District 2 consists of the following states: New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We have over 350 active members in the area and have regional weekend events in the spring and fall of every year.
Little People of America
Little People of America (LPA) is a not for profit organization with nearly 6,000 members. As the world's foremost advocate for individuals with dwarfism, LPA provides educational scholarships, medical assistance, adoption resources and social opportunities for its members. It provides emotional and educational support as well as medical referrals for new parents of children with dwarfism. It also engages in public awareness and advocacy activities to dispel myths and stereotypes about dwarfism. Visit www.lpaonline.org for more information.
Our Leadership
District 2 Director
Sarah Little
Email: director@lpadistrict.org/addirector@lpadistrict2.org
A lifelong LPA member, Sarah has served the organization in several roles including Camp Little People Director (2024) after previously serving as a counselor and co-director for several years. She is also a member of the National Conference Management Committee (CMC). Previously, Sarah served as the District 2 Secretary in Fall 2019, and was later appointed Interim Assistant Director in January 2020. Sarah served as the Assistant District Director from Fall 2022 until July 2024, when she became District Director.
Sarah lives with her mom, Mary Ellen, and niece Lanie. She works as a Physician Assistant at a skeletal dysplasia center.
District 2 Treasurer
Janeen Parsons
Email: treasurer@lpadistrict2.org
Janeen has been an active member of LPA for the last 5 years. She served as the Parent Coordinator for District 2 since 2019, and as the Co-President of Liberty Chapter from 2020-2022. Janeen works in the financial industry, specializing in business and foundations. Janeen lives in Philadelphia with her husband Anthoni and sons, Robbie (12) and Travis (6).
Janeen was elected treasurer at the Fall 2022 Regional.
Committees
District 2 Parent Coordinator
Janeen Parsons
District 2 Teen and Young Adult Coordinator
Madison Ehler
Our Chapters
Western PA 34
Our chapter covers the west end of Pennsylvania. We have a very active chapter…
PA Dutch 22
Our chapter covers the middle of Pennsylvania in the heart of Lancaster Dutch country. We…
Mets 7
Our chapter has recently been revitalized and is growing stronger everyday. Our chapter covers the…
Mid Hudson 40
The Hudson Valley chapter is a New York State region that stretches along the Hudson…
Islanders 18
LPA Chapter 18, known as the Islanders chapter, covers members that live in Nassau and…
Mohawk 43
Our chapter serves the northern and western counties of New York to the Canadian Border.…
Finger Lakes 42
The Finger Lakes Chapter covers Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and the Niagara Falls areas. We generally…
Liberty 30
Liberty chapter covers the Philadelphia and South Jersey area. Our chapter is very active with…
Garden State 25
The Garden State Chapter is very active. Our Chapter is diverse as we have young…