District 2

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.

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 the Bronx section of New York City with his wife (whom he met at the National Convention in Milwaukee WI) and sons, Roei (6) and Erez (1). 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 Interim Assistant Director and Secretary

Sarah Little

Sarah has been a member of the LPA her entire life. 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. Sarah is currently in her third year of college, pursuing a degree to become a Physician Assistant. Sarah attends school in Northeastern 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.

Camp Little People Director

Eric Knudsen

Eric Knudsen is the Associate Director of Operations for Harbor Camps, Inc., a nonprofit summer camp organization for marginalized youth and their families in New Hampshire. Eric befriended the LP community in 2016 when Harbor Camps launched Camp Seneb for youth with skeletal dysplasia and their siblings. Eric is proud to lend his camp experience to Camp Little People and continue the tradition of a fun-filled weekend of family, friendship, and community!

Our Leadership

District 2 Director

Joshua Maudlin

District 2 Treasurer

Clinton Brown III

District 2 Interim Assistant Director and Secretary

Sarah Little

Committees

Camp Little People Director

Eric Knudsen

District 2 Parent Coordinator

Janeen Parsons

Our Chapters

Western PA 34

PA Dutch 22

Mets 7

Mid Hudson 40

Islanders 18

Mohawk 43

Finger Lakes 42

Liberty 30

Garden State 25