Hollie Schmidt is the VP of Scientific Operations at the Accelerated Cure Project, a research-focused patient advocacy organization for MS. She has planned, developed, and directed numerous initiatives aimed at creating research resources and bridging different stakeholder communities. These initiatives include iConquerMS, a PCORI-funded patient-powered research network for MS; the MS Minority Research Engagement Partnership Network; the ACP Biorepository; and the ACP Clinical Research Network.