Black History and the Future of Chiropractic

By Marc Abla and Lindsay Wagahoff, MA · February 18, 20211 min read

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Dr. Micheala Edwards, the President of the American Black Chiropractic Association, joined the ICS staff to discuss diversity in the chiropractic profession and our impact on communities of color in Illinois. We discuss our efforts and responsibility to “realize that goal of becoming a profession of doctors that are representative of the population it serves.”

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About the Authors

Marc Abla

Marc Abla began working at the Illinois Chiropractic Society in 2002 and became the Executive Director in 2008. He brings his extensive financial, administrative and association experience to the ICS. He is a Certified Association Executive and a graduate of the Certified Leadership Series through the Illinois Society of Association Executives. Additionally, he is a member of the Illinois Society of Association Executives, the American Society of Association Executives, Association Forum, Congress of Chiropractic State Associations, and the American Chiropractic Association.

Lindsay Wagahoff, MA

Ms. Wagahoff previously held the position of Director of Governmental Relations with the ICS. In addition to her Masters in Political Science, Lindsay has served on staff with the Office of the House Republican Leader as a legislative analyst. Also, she staffed the Human Services Committee (which handles Medicaid), as well as, the appropriations committee for Human Services. Prior to serving in this capacity, Lindsay was the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, and brings a full understanding of member relations. Her friendly and bright demeanor and tenacious attitude allowed the Illinois Chiropractic Society to maintain positive health care relationships and advance the chiropractic profession both at the Capitol and with regulatory bodies. Please contact Ben Schwarm with questions related to Government Relations.