Board of Directors

Joann is a Certified Diabetes Care and Educational Specialist (CDCES) and registered nurse. Living with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years, Joann combines professional expertise with personal experience to provide compassionate, practical support for individuals and families managing diabetes. She has been specializing in diabetes education since 2009.

Chris Mackenzie has over 35 years of experience in professional services. For almost 4 decades he worked at RSM leading the tax and audit company to become a market leader in Boston.

In his tenure he set strategic direction and priorities for the firm’s business and people. He created growth initiatives and provided integrated services in a competitive market while directing a team of over 800 people. He was a trusted business advisor, a master at strategy and providing solutions to all clients. Chris sat on the board of several business associations including the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Business Round Table and Junior Achievement. Chris is very passionate about supporting and working with organizations focused on helping children.

When Chris retired from RSM in May of 2024 he agreed to help Nancy turn her passion for helping families with Type One children into a business so that together they could have a major impact on parents, caregivers and children living their best lives despite having Type One Diabetes. Chris’s sister also has Type One so this is a cause that is also near and dear to his heart. Chris and Nancy’s combined business experience, people management skills, education, life experience and passion for helping others is the powerful pillar of Type One Families.

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“Joining the support group was a game changer for me. It’s so comforting to be surrounded by people who truly understand what we are going through. The shared experiences and advice from other Moms has been invaluable.”
– Sara, T1D Mom
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