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ADHD Female Leaders: Katherine Ellison

Katherine Ellison always knew what she wanted to do with her life. At age 11, she published her first magazine article, which ignited a passion for writing and put her on the path to becoming a journalist. School was not … Continue reading

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ADHD Female Leaders: Evelyn Polk-Green

“I can multitask because of ADD,” says Evelyn Polk-Green. “It helps me keep all of my projects straight.”Former president of ADDA and a project director at Illinois STAR Net — an organization that provides training to parents and professionals in … Continue reading

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ADHD Female Leaders: Cynthia Gerdes

As an entrepreneur, Cynthia Gerdes finds that ADD/ADHD is a boon. “It’s easy to do a million things at once,” she says. Owner of Hell’s Kitchen — an award-winning restaurant in Minneapolis, which brings in more than a million dollars … Continue reading

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ADHD Female Leaders: Patricia Quinn, M.D.

“I’m not the sort of person who thinks ADD is a strength, but I do think you can use it to become successful,” says Dr. Patricia Quinn, who practices in Washington, D.C. Quinn wasn’t hyperactive as a child, but she … Continue reading

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ADHD Female Leaders: Robin Stephens

It would seem that being a professional organizer and having ADD/ADHD are an improbable match. For Robin Stephens, it makes sense. For 10 years before her diagnosis, she helped clients create order in their homes and their lives through her … Continue reading

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