"​I was looking for an opportunity to give back to my community when I was introduced to the Parkinson Association of SWFL. While I began by volunteering on a fundraiser, my involvement has deepened to include serving on the board."
           Merrill Fox - 1st Vice Chair Executive Board

Merrill Fox is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been blessed with enjoying “Paradise" Naples for over 15 years.  Her career began in Sales working for a Fortune 500 Company, then to taking an instrumental role in a Start-Up organization. 

Merrill employed her passion for retail by becoming part of the start-up team that opened Nordstrom at the Mall of America. She enjoys giving back in her community including her work mentoring a Sophomore at Immokalee High School. She currently volunteers at St. Johns Resale Shop, and coordinates two golf group events once a  month during season at  her club.
 
A friend with PD was the inspiration behind her involvement with the  Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida, which included working on one of their fundraisers. Merrill is currently on the Board of Directors and the Development Committee.  In her free time she enjoys Pilates, Golf, Travel and Shopping!

The Mission of the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida
 is to provide quality programs and services to educate, enrich and empower persons impacted by Parkinson Disease and related neurological conditions, as well as to increase the awareness and understanding in the communities in which they live.