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
Joshua Maudlin
Josh has been an active member of LPA his entire life. Growing up in Colorado, Josh was an active member both on the local chapter (Mile High Chapter) and district (District 10) levels. He served as the Teen Coordinator for the Mile High Chapter for 2 years, and as the District 10 Teen Coordinator for 2 years. Josh was presented with the National Teen Distinguished Service Award at the 2005 National Conference in Orlando Florida. Josh has also served as the Assistant District 2 Director from Fall of 2017 to January 2020. Josh is a Medical Social Worker specializing in Hospice and End of Life Patient care. Josh now lives in New York City with his wife Dahlia (whom he met at the National Convention in Milwaukee WI) and sons, Roei (8) and Erez (3). Currently, Josh is a stay at home father.
Josh assumed the position of District Director in January 2020.
District 2 Treasurer
Clinton Brown III
Clinton has been an active member of LPA for over 30 years. Past positions include LPA National VP of Finance and the 2009 National Conference Co-Chair. Additionally, Clinton's passion for inclusive sports led him to create the "Beyond the Rim" program with other members of his NY Towers Basketball Team. This program was created to bring awareness of disability and dwarfism through sporting activities. With over 15 years of experience in corporate financial planning, Clinton brings a wealth of knowledge vital to the financial sustainability of our organization. Clinton and his wife Sofiya live on Long Island.
Clinton was elected District Treasurer at the Fall 2017 Regional and was re-elected at the Fall 2019 Regional.
District 2 Assistant Director
Sarah Little
Sarah has been a member of the LPA her entire life and served on the LPA National Virtualpalooza 2021 planning committee. In the past, she has volunteered in the kids' room and has assisted in organizing regional registration. Sarah has also been a camp counselor at Camp Little People and Camp Seneb. She is currently pursuing a degree to become a Physician Assistant. Sarah attends school in Northeast Pennsylvania and is from South Jersey.
Sarah was elected District Secretary at the Fall 2019 Regional and was appointed Interim Assistant Director in January 2020.
Committees
District 2 Parent Coordinator
Janeen Parsons
Janeen lives in the Plymouth Meeting area with her husband Anthoni and two children Robbie and Travis, who has Achondroplasia. Janeen has been an active member within Liberty Chapter and District 2 since joining LPA two years ago. She also holds Biology and Chemistry degrees from the University of Maryland. Both Janeen and her husband are great resources for parents, both new and experienced, as they navigate the LP community!
Camp Little People Director
We are looking for a new Camp Little People Director starting in the 2023 camp season. Please contact the District if you are interested in this position. In the meantime Sarah Little and Josh Maudlin will share the responsibilities of Camp Director.
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…