Paul Gileno

Patient Leader

Paul Gileno is a strong force in the chronic pain awareness movement. With his team, he crafts programs and events that educate, support and inspire the community, volunteers and loved ones. His own experience informs his work—he strives to help others live with meaning and purpose in spite of pain. Paul is on the Advisory Board for PainPathways magazine. In 2014, he was the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award for his stellar work in pain policy initiatives. In 2015, Paul received the “Educator of the Year Award” from the American Society of Pain Educators (ASPE).

Location

MIDDLETOWN, CT

Nominations

Finalist

I have yet to meet another individual who is as determined to improve healthcare and make a difference by driving legislative changes that will lead to positive pain care policies than Paul Gileno, founder & president of U.S. Pain Foundation. He is my hero, and in my opinion, so worthy of this award. — Nicole

Paul is president of the Us pain foundation and I'm nominating him/them as health care collaborator: company, because they're a big foundation with over 90,000 members .!He is a pain patient who is also head of a healthcare company and he does so much for so many pain patients! He genuinely cares & helps with laws, meds,teaching, mentoring & more — Suzanne