Virginia McIntyre

Virginia is the President of People In Pain Network (PIPN) and leads the development of pain support groups. She herself developed persistent pain in 2009 after a shoulder surgery.

Virginia works extensively as a lived experience partner/ advisor on research projects and is a proud member with the Atlantic Mentorship Network: Pain and Addictions Advisory committee, and other pain related initiatives.

In addition, she is a public presenter focusing on pain related topics with a committed diligence to increase awareness that chronic pain is real.