Administrative Support - FNDcourage

James Hopper

wpadmin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:48:41 +0000

James is a Director of Program Management for a large international bank. He holds both PM and Scrum certifications and enjoys launching new products and services, as well as developing organizational strategies. James has spent that the last ten years helping nonprofit organizations, including FND Hope International.

His personal connection to FND fuels his dedication to the mission of FNDcourage. His child, El, was diagnosed with functional seizures in 2020 and FND in 2021. Witnessing firsthand the lack of services and support for FND, James committed himself to serving the community and advocating for greater education and awareness. In 2025, James created Fit-Function, an organization to provide access to research and educational resources to help people manage and live well with FND.

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Karen Zeribi

wpadmin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:44:59 +0000

I am an improver at heart and always looking for ways to bring people together to make things better. I’ve spent the last 25 years working in healthcare improvement, bringing teams of healthcare professionals, patients and families together to improve care for and with people living with complex, chronic conditions such as HIV/AIDS, Epilepsy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Cystic Fibrosis.

When my daughter was diagnosed with FND in 2020, our lives were turned upside down. Despite many years working in healthcare, firsthand experience taught me the relentless advocacy needed to navigate broken systems. Through a stroke of luck, we found Dr. Moenter and temporarily relocated from Seattle to Boulder, CO. It was the best decision we ever made.

I am forever grateful to have found Dr. Moenter and the FNDcourage community. Quality FND treatment shouldn’t be left to the chance of living in Colorado or the privilege of being able to travel for care. I want to be part of helping Dr. Moenter spread her approach so we can improve FND care for all!

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Jim

wpadmin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:24:48 +0000

My name is Jim (aka. Farmer Jim) and I am in my mid-60s. I have always loved the outdoors– gardening, wildlife, and photography. We used to camp and take pictures of wildlife and nature and take nature walks. I love planting new things in my garden every year and growing new things. I have a wonderful wife, one daughter, and three granddaughters that I love very much. I also have two Beagles, Flynn, and Buford, that I love dearly.

Before I got the FND diagnosis, I was diagnosed with a stroke and MS. In 2019 they officially gave me the FND diagnosis. Things were looking bleak for me until I met Dr. Moenter and started the FNDcourage course. I was working 40-60 hours a week and holding down three work positions. I was placed on disability and I am now on SSDI. Dr. Moenter taught me how to slow down and enjoy life. I have met wonderful FND friends and made priceless friendships. I am committed to helping find ways to make it easier for us to live with FND. I am always trying new things and providers to help with the daily struggles we have with FND. If it was not for my drive to get better, I would not be in the place that I am right now.

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