John Hedstrom

John brings over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit management, healthcare advocacy, public policy, and association development. Throughout his career, he has built high-performing teams, guided organizations through periods of growth and transformation, and championed mission-driven initiatives that strengthen communities.

His experience includes senior leadership roles with The ALS Association in New England, where he helped unite regional operations and expand services for families. John has also served in national advocacy roles with the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Dermatology, advancing impactful healthcare policy initiatives at the federal level. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of the National Board of Trial Advocacy, where he led organizational modernization, launched new education programs, and broadened partnerships across the country.

John’s connection to this work runs even deeper on a personal level: he is the parent of a child living with epilepsy. This lived experience brings a profound sense of purpose to his leadership and reflects the empathy, commitment, and urgency he brings to serving our community.