Molly Bush

Pandas Network

Molly Bush has worked for a number of non-profit organizations as an advocate and therapist in community mental health services with refugee and immigrant communities, as well as survivors of trafficking and sexual violence, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, community-based recovery models and somatic practices. She was a collaborator in developing and facilitating cultural awareness and trauma-informed care trainings for educational, medical and mental health settings throughout the state of Kentucky. Molly is fascinated by polyvagal theory, the resilience of the nervous system and collective healing processes. She is focused on cultivating awareness, accessibility and connection in the PANDAS Network community. Molly now lives where the mountains meet the sea in Bellingham, WA. She has lived with PANDAS/PANS/AE for over 30 years.

Katy Ricker

Katy Ricker is a high school senior from Massachusetts where she was diagnosed with PANDAS at age 7. Once a diagnosis was made and treatment had started, she was able to begin her journey to recovery. As someone who struggled with PANDAS and occasional flares, she understands first hand the ...