Our Team

  • Douglas Woodwell

    As a person with a T6-T7 spinal cord injury, Doug Woodwell currently serves as president of United Spinal of Indiana, as facilitator of a spinal cord injury support group at RHI, as a board member of AcessABILITY, and as the Indianapolis Volunteer Regional Director for the Buoniconti Fund. He works as a faculty member at the University of Indianapolis.

  • Mason Ellis

    Mason Ellis was Involved in a vehicle accident in 2015 that resulted in him becoming a C5-C7 quadriplegic. This led to him starting a YouTube channel to make videos to help others live life just as if they were able-bodied. Living in southern Indiana, he has an interest in technology and country music, enjoy helping others and problem-solving, and enjoys playing videogames and hunting. He is a mentor for the Christopher Reeve Foundation Peer and Family Support Program.

  • Rose Shrader

    Rose Shrader is a C4-C5 quad, paralyzed from the chest down since 2002. She currently lives in Cloverdale and teaches composition courses at Indiana State University. Some of her hobbies include writing, drawing, traveling, and talking– a little too much. She finds guidance and continues to grow in her Christian faith.

Interested in joining our volunteer team? Contact us at unitedspinalindiana@gmail.com