Resilience to Inspire Courage and Perseverance with Dr. Maria De Leon

Saturday, November 8, 2025
11:00 am ET (10:00 am CT, 9:00 am MT, 8:00 am PT)

Maria De León (a.k.a. the Parkinson’s Diva) shares an extraordinary journey of perseverance, grace, and reinvention. From defying the odds to become a physician and movement disorder specialist to facing an unexpected Parkinson’s diagnosis at the height of her career, Maria’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering faith. Balancing her roles as a doctor, patient, mother, and caregiver to her grandmother, she discovered that true strength isn’t just about survival—it’s about thriving with style and purpose.

Maria De León is movement disorder neurologist diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2008. She spends her time involved in related activities as a well-respected and well-versed resource on PD. She is a consultant and frequent guest lecturer, research advocate for the Parkinson’s Foundation, and research volunteer and public policy advocate for Michael J Fox Foundation. Member of Women & PD Initiative.