IOCDF Advocate: A structured, two-year commitment for deeper involvement and leadership in advocacy efforts.Both programs aim to empower individuals to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support the OCD community!
IOCDF Grassroots Advocate: Flexible, open to all, and focused on self guided, ongoing actions.
Want to become an IOCDF advocate?
Become an IOCDF Advocate
The IOCDF is now accepting applications for new volunteers at least 18 years old to share their voices and make a difference as an IOCDF Advocate. If you are passionate, collaborative, energetic, comfortable sharing your lived experience, and willing to dedicate your time to this important program, we encourage you to apply today!
Being an IOCDF Advocate is a two-year volunteer commitment that provides opportunities to engage in outreach efforts, awareness campaigns, special interest groups, mentorship opportunities, events, fundraising, and more.
The IOCDF Advocate program empowers and equips volunteers to share their personal stories with the goal of transforming lives by connecting with others, reaching diverse populations, and breaking down the stigma and barriers faced by those within the OCD and related disorders community.
The program is designed to be a positive and rewarding experience, offering meaningful opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact.
Ready to Become an IOCDF Advocate?
Want to become a grassroots advocate?
There are so many ways for you to raise awareness for OCD and related disorders. IOCDF has created several different resources and tools for you to help you get started on your advocacy journey. For those interested in joining the Advocacy Program, we invite you to sign-up as an IOCDF Grassroots Advocate. Once you join the program as a Grassroots Advocate, you will receive action items that include invitations to participate in IOCDF Advocate-led projects and events. We invite you to learn more about our Advocacy Program and to check out the resources available to help you raise awareness in your own unique way:
Everyone is invited to become a Grassroots Advocate!
Each month, our IOCDF Advocates will reach out to Grassroots Advocates via our Advocates in Action e-Newsletter, including challenges, projects, and ways you can join them to work together and make a big impact. Examples of Action Items may include:
- Participate in online (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) social media campaigns
- Participate in on-site “calls to action" (e.g., conference-based projects)
- Participate in coordinated national events (e.g., One Million Steps For OCD Walks, OCD Awareness Week events)
- Contribute to a blog or newsletter feature
Meet The IOCDF Advocates
IOCDF Advocates are dedicated leaders in the OCD community and serve as a point of contact for those within their community.
Looking for the policy advocacy program? Click here.
The IOCDF Advocate Program is a volunteer effort designed to empower those in the community to raise awareness and educate the public about OCD and related disorders.


Valerie Andrews
IOCDF Advocate

Tom Smalley, MS, CSCS
IOCDF Advocate

Chris Trondsen, MS, LMFT, APCC
IOCDF Advocate

Micah Howe
IOCDF Advocate

Leslie Arturi
IOCDF Advocate

Chris Baier
IOCDF Advocate

Julia C. E. S.
IOCDF Advocate

Megan Daily
IOCDF Advocate

Justine De Jaegher
IOCDF Advocate

Molly Fishback
IOCDF Advocate

Epifania Gallina
IOCDF Advocate

Andrew GottWorth
IOCDF Advocate

Ezra Homonoff
IOCDF Advocate

Darcy Howell
IOCDF Advocate

Daniel Jones
IOCDF Advocate

Katy Marciniak
IOCDF Advocate

Kyle King
IOCDF Advocate

Melanie Piirainen
IOCDF Advocate

Kim Quinlan
IOCDF Advocate

Krista Reed
IOCDF Advocate

Alex Reynolds
IOCDF Advocate

Morgan Rondinelli
IOCDF Advocate

Alex Rosenberg
IOCDF Advocate

Sophie Suri
IOCDF Advocate

Maya Tadross
IOCDF Advocate

Adira Weixlmann
IOCDF Advocate

Hannah Zidansek
IOCDF Advocate

Kim Vincenty
IOCDF Advocate

Shaun Flores
IOCDF Advocate

Kalista Dwyer
IOCDF Advocate

Uma R. Chatterjee, M.S., MHPS
IOCDF Advocate

Kyra Cheung
IOCDF Advocate

Summer Contreras Lemmon
IOCDF Advocate

Christina DeMaio
IOCDF Advocate

Alie Garza
IOCDF Advocate

Jana Hahn
IOCDF Advocate

Cassie Marzke
IOCDF Advocate

Erika McCoy
IOCDF Advocate

Brooke Miller
IOCDF Advocate

Allie Mills
IOCDF Advocate

Stacy Quick
IOCDF Advocate

Mackenzie Reed
IOCDF Advocate

Jonathan Shultz
IOCDF Advocate

Erica Wang
IOCDF Advocate

Caroline
IOCDF Advocate