James Komsa

Develops products to support healthcare professionals in the treatment of complex medical conditions

Engages in conducting research in biotechnology

U.S. The private company is based in West Hartford, CT. Pain Foundation, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with chronic pain, their caregivers, and care providers. The foundation’s mission centers on empowering, educating, connecting, and advocating for the chronic pain community to improve quality of life and break down barriers to care. It offers educational resources such as guides, webinars, videos, magazines, and campaigns to raise awareness about chronic pain and challenge social stigma. The foundation involves people with lived experience as equal partners in pain research and advocacy, promotes inclusive participation, and supports advocacy efforts at state and federal levels to improve access to patient-centered pain care. It provides training and volunteer opportunities, runs specialized programs for children with chronic pain and their families, and offers initiatives including medical cannabis programs, support groups, and clinician engagement. The organization is sustained by donations, grants, and a corporate council, and provides support services, educational content, advocacy campaigns, and community-building activities, while clarifying that it does not offer medical, legal, or psychological advice. The company was founded in 2010 by Paul Gileno. Nicole Hemmenway has been the CEO of the company since 2010.