Matthew Pace
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Community Member
Why BD SUMHAC?
“I was unaware of the challenges that people in the bleeding disorders community are having getting access to the mental health care. When I heard of the important work BD SUMHAC was doing while my kids and I were attending Advocacy Days in Washington, DC this past March, it was something I wanted to get involved in! All people, regardless of their health status, have the right to get the care they need. As a mental health professional and parent, I want to be part of the effort to make sure this happens!”
Bio
Dr. Matthew Pace currently lives in the Charlotte, NC area with his family and has a teenaged son with moderate hemophilia A. Over the years he has been active in the bleeding disorders community in Miami, Florida, Buffalo, N.Y., and Pittsburgh, PA areas. Activities include participating in local walks, fundraising, and conducting trainings/workshops addressing the impact of a chronic illness on family systems for HTC nurses, couples, and families. He also previously served as a board member and Vice President of the Western PA Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Matt is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Assistant Professor for a Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program, and has published on the topic of ethics and discrimination in the mental health field.