We’ve refreshed our website! Take a look around, tell us what you think, or revisit the archived site.
IMPORTANT: Find all anesthesia guides for individuals and their families and healthcare professionals
Anesthesia resources
Join us at the 2026 MDF regional conference - Happening in a city near you!
Event details
Donate
Team —
Support Group Facilitators

Meet Caroline Easterling

Maryland Regional Support Group

MDF Annual Conference

View past & upcoming conferences

Caroline Easterling is the new Regional Maryland Support Group Facilitator. She was diagnosed with DM1 back in 2000, but before her diagnosis she was the caregiver for her father who also had DM1. She is a retired teacher, and her and her husband have two non-affected twin daughters. During her free time, she loves to travel and has been lucky enough to have travelled both domestically and internationally.

Meet the rest of the team

Board of Directors
Comprised of leaders in science, finance, fundraising, advocacy and non-profit leadership. Their expertise helps our work, assess our impact, and guide our pursuit of patient-relevant outcomes.
Medical & Scientific Advisory Committee
A group of leading myotonic dystrophy specialists and researchers from around the globe. Our advisors provide guidance, grant peer reviews, and speak at our annual conference.
Staff & Interns
Our staff and interns oversee the Foundation’s daily operations and work closely with the Board to guide and implement our strategic priorities.
Support Group Facilitators
Our support group facilitators are volunteers who give their time and energy to guide discussions, share resources, and foster meaningful support for individuals and families living with DM.
Former Board Members
Past leaders who have helped shape the organization’s direction and impact. Their experience and dedication continue to inform our work and strengthen our commitment to the community.