Gail Hartley is a nurse practitioner specializing in the care of patients with multiple sclerosis since 1998. Ms. Hartley received her Baccalaureate degree from California State University, Los Angeles and her M.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles . She provides care to general neurology patients at both the private practice in Arcadia as well as Casa Colina Center for Rehabilitation in Pomona, California. She also serves as lecturer and consultant for the Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis in Vail, Colorado. Ms Hartley is an active member of the Consortium of MS Centers and the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses and the Clinical Advisory Committee of the National MS Society, Los Angeles Chapter. She serves on the editorial boards of the MS Exchange and Making Strides publications, and is a frequent speaker at both professional and patient educational programs.