Meet the Team

Hi! I’m Chris Bjorge from Minneapolis and my limb difference is my left hand. I have a short thumb, partial palm and no fingers. I am so excited to be a part of the Limb Difference Foundation!

I grew up without knowing anyone that looked like me and had to figure out how to adapt on my own. Connecting with other limb different adults in March 2022 has made a huge impact on my life, more than I ever could have imagined!

My hobbies are crafting, cheering for the Minnesota Twins, playing trumpet and enjoying nature, especially if it’s a beach. I know LDF can make a positive difference in our community and beyond!

Irina was born with a condition called Phocomelia Syndrome. She got a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's in Social Work.

She is passionate about the limb difference community and how as a society we can help better improve/educate the lives of those with a disability.

Irina really enjoys swimming and she competes on an adaptive tennis team. When she gets a chance she loves camping and traveling!

Born with an impartial left hand, and hailing thousands of miles away from the island of Saipan, Nathaniel Snodgrass knew of only three other people with limb differences growing up. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Gonzaga University, he relocated to the continental United States to pursue his career in finance. Nathaniel joined our community after meeting one of our former board members at a work-sponsored trip to the 2024 Disability:IN Global Conference in Las Vegas – the Limb Difference Foundation was his first community of people with limb differences, and as our new Board Treasurer, he is excited to support the financial health of the organization. 

Jillian is an Associate Professor and Clinical Director of Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene program. She is driven by a passion for inspiring a love of learning and helping others reach their fullest potential. Born with symbrachydactyly affecting her left hand, she once doubted whether a career in dentistry was possible. Through determination, creativity, and adaptive techniques, she gained the fine motor skills required for clinical practice and discovered her true calling: to teach and empower others to persevere through challenges. Jillian is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and advocates for inclusivity, accessibility, and resilience in healthcare education. When she’s not teaching or studying, Jillian can be found hiking or kayaking, or in her studio working on stained glass and quilting. She also volunteers in her community, supporting inclusive healthcare and outreach initiatives. 

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Shannon is a left limb different high school science teacher and mother of 2.

She is a dancer, cycler, and baseball fan. She is passionate about limb different people connecting with their community and advocating for themselves.

Jen is a first-generation Chinese American daughter of immigrants. She is a mental health clinician and advocates for wellness in her communities. She was born with a right arm limb difference.

​Jen is interested in helping her limb different community continue to grow and flourish, and love themselves.

When not volunteering for her community, Jen can be found traveling the world curling.