Sree Sripathy

San Francisco Bay Area, California

I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) at the age of 40. I had noticed obvious motor and non-motor symptoms two years prior and more subtle symptoms fifteen years prior to diagnosis. I was also diagnosed with ADHD years later as well and so I’m very familiar with executive dysfunctioning. My life is certainly far from boring!

A few years after my PD diagnosis I noticed my father exhibiting symptoms. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in the past two years. I went through extensive genetic testing and nothing was found.

One of my original goals as an ambassador was to bring awareness, representation, and raise the voices of women with Parkinson’s Disease. My parents and I live together, so I have a unique view into life with PD from not only my perspective but also in seeing what my father deals with at age 80 and what my mother deals with as a caregiver. So now my goals have expanded on how to help older adults/caregivers dealing with this disease.

I work full time in the visual journalism space and I am a writer and photographer based in the Silicon Valley. Using my skills in these areas to bring awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s Disease is what motivates me to get to work and get out of bed, because I know that I can make a difference.

Ask Sree About:

• Employment
• Living Alone
• Young Onset (YOPD)

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