Meet the Board
Each of us has a specific connection to RHS and is passionate about helping RHS patients get the best care.
President & Secretary
Nancy Fisher, Ph.D.
Dr. Fisher is a RHS Patient and Professor Emerita, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Early in her career as a scientist, Dr. Fisher was initially mis-diagnosed and has lived with facial paralysis for over 35 years. She is passionate about helping other RHS patients navigate the care they need in this rare but devastating condition. Trained as a scientist, Dr. Fisher appreciates the importance of science-based therapies.
Treasurer
Matthew Miller, M.D.
Dr. Miller is the Director of UNC Facial Nerve Center. Dr. Miller experienced facial paralysis as a college student and has dedicated his professional career to the care of patients with facial nerve disorders. He directs one of the busiest facial nerve centers in the world.
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Board Member
A. Morgan Selleck, M.D.
Dr. Sellek is a Board Member
Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Co-Director UNC Neurotology/Otology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship, Medical Co-Director of Children’s Cochlear Implant Center.
Dr. Selleck is a neurotologist who regularly sees patients with facial, hearing and vestibular nerve disorders.​
Board Member
Heather Davis Cuevas, CCC-SLP
Heather is a Speech Language Pathologist at UNC Facial Nerve Center. Heather Davis Cuevas is a specialist in facial nerve disorders. She works closely with Drs. Miller and Selleck to treat RHS patients.
Board Member
Brandon Peer, PT, DPT
Brandon is a Physical Therapist at UNC Center for Rehabilitation Care. Brandon Peer has specific training in vestibular nerve disorders. He works with ENT physicians to help evaluate and provide treatment to patients with vertigo and balance disorders.
Board Member
Michael Miller
Michael is a Mental Health and Inclusion Educator. For nearly twenty years, Michael S. Miller was a managing director of The Vanguard Group of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where he retired in 2015. Before joining Vanguard, he was president of an independent broker-dealer. Earlier, Mr. Miller practiced law in Washington, D.C., becoming a partner in his firm in 1985. Mr. Miller is currently a member of numerous boards with publicly-traded companies and civic and academic nonprofit organizations. Mr.Miller is passionate about using his skills to help organizations serving trauma victims, including facial paralysis patients.