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Disney Exec Honored for MS Advocacy
23 Apr
Summary
- Disney's Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul to receive the 2026 Medal of Hope.
- The award recognizes her leadership and advocacy for Multiple Sclerosis.
- She has championed reframing MS from limitation to possibility.
Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, EVP of Communications for Disney Entertainment Television, has been selected as the 2026 Medal of Hope recipient. She will be honored at the 33rd annual Race to Erase MS Gala on June 5 in Los Angeles. This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional leadership and advocacy for Multiple Sclerosis. Bulochnikov-Paul has actively worked to change perceptions of MS, emphasizing possibility over limitation and advancing research towards better treatments and a cure. Her advocacy includes facilitating meaningful on-screen representation, such as a guest role for MS patient Jamie-Lynn Sigler on ABC's Grey's Anatomy.
The Race to Erase MS, founded in 1993, has raised over $58 million and contributed to more than 26 FDA-approved therapies. Bulochnikov-Paul expressed her deep gratitude for the organization's work in transforming uncertainty into strength and purpose. She is committed to joining a community dedicated to finding a cure for MS. The gala will be hosted by Jesse Palmer, known for his roles on The Bachelor and Food Network shows. Bulochnikov-Paul continues her executive role at Disney while managing her personal journey with MS and raising three sons.
