Ms. Blake is Director of Program Services for MS Focus: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. She manages all of the Foundation’s assistance programs and the staff responsible for the programs. Natalie is a former news reporter and public relations professional who became a patient advocate while raising two sons with chronic medical conditions. Natalie has dedicated her professional career to helping to make a difference in the lives of those who are living with chronic diseases. Prior to joining MS Focus, Natalie worked for other non-profit organizations including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, where she managed special events and patient support programs. Natalie is an Ambassador for PCORI, the Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute and has served on several advisory committees for various health related organizations.