Connective Strength’s Board of Directors

  • Zoë Jorna-Jackson

    Board President/Volunteer Staff

    Patient Advocate with a Masters in Social & Sustainable Business Management.

  • David Stansel-Garner

    Board Secretary & Treasurer/ Volunteer Staff

    Patient Advocate, marketing & events expert, local business owner.

  • Sarah Tompkins

    Board Member

    Rare Patient Advocate, board member NW Rare Disease Coalition

  • Dr. Matthew C. Oseto, MD, MA, FAAOS, FAENS

    Board Member

    Provider Advocate & Orthopedic Specialist

  • JoAnn Keller, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

    Board Member

    Provider Advocate & Certified Hand Therapist

The Connective Strength Board participated in the May 2025 Graceful Clinic, the first of its kind. Our Clinics help people from across the Northwest discover informed care and understanding from knowledgeable providers who donate their time.

Left to Right: Sarah Tompkins, David Stansel-Garner, Dr. Matthew Oseto, JoAnn Keller, Zoë Jorna-Jackson.

“Brain Fog” art as well as the covers of Graceful Strength and Graceful Days are by Giusiana.art an outstanding EDS advocate!

Connective Strength Advisory Board

Providers interested in our advisory board are encouraged to contact us via our Provider Resource Request contact form.