The Board of Directors is the governing body of Epilepsy Alliance America.  Since our inception in 2028, Select Partner Member Organizations have had the ability to nominate individuals to the Board of Directors.

Epilepsy Alliance America is committed to building a Board that reflects a broad range of perspectives, lived experiences, and professional expertise.

We welcome candidates from across the epilepsy community, including—but not limited to—patient advocates, nonprofit leaders, clinicians, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience.  Experience with one of Epilepsy Alliance America’s member organizations is a helpful, but not a requirement.  We strongly encourage nominations from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including differences in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, geography, and professional experience.

Epilepsy Alliance America is particularly interested in candidates who can help strengthen the organization’s governance, sustainability, and national impact as we work to improve the quality of life for people living with epilepsy through education, advocacy, awareness, and support.

You can download additional information about the nomination process here.
Materials should be submitted by September 30, 2026 to be considered for the terms beginning on January 1, 2027.

You can learn more about the dedicated volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors below.

Officers

Caitlin Bernard-Vincent

California - Secretary

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Karen Basha Egozi

Florida - Treasurer

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Kathy Schrag

Ohio - Vice Chair

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Liza Gundell

New Jersey - Chair

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Peggy Beem Jelley

Pennsylvania - Immediate Past Chair

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Members

Alex Ramírez Torres

Puerto Rico - Board Member

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Allison DeBattista

District of Columbia - Board Member

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Amanda Mitchell

Louisiana - Board Member

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Dale Dean

Ohio - Board Member

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Erika Fleck

Illinois - Board Member

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Jeff Sinsebox

New York - Board Member

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Joyce Bender

Pennsylvania - Board Member

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Kari Jones

Illinois - Board Member

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Michael A. Rosado

Puerto Rico - Board Member

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Patricia A. Gibson MSSW DHL ACSW

North Carolina - Board Member

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Sarah Dau

New Jersey - Board Member

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Sarah Korba

New York - Board Member

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