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Third Annual Member Organization Meeting: Recap and Highlights

Sharing Solutions. Strengthening Connections. Advancing Impact.

In March 2026, Epilepsy Alliance America brought together leaders and staff from our nationwide network of member organizations in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for our Third Annual Member Organization Meeting. Centered on the theme,  Sharing Solutions, the meeting provided dedicated time for collaboration, learning, relationship‑building, and strategic conversation focused on improving the lives of people impacted by epilepsy.

A National Gathering Focused on Shared Learning
The meeting brought together representatives from across our member organization  network.

Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana staff members

Empowering People's Independence team members

Empowering People's Independence team members

Guest Presenters

Much of the learnings came from experts and leaders of the member organization network. We were also joined by guest presenters who helped provide additional perspectives and expertise.

Under the Lights

We are pleased to host writer and director, Miles Levin, for a private screening of the feature length film, Under the Lights.

Recognition and Celebration

Epilepsy Alliance America was pleased to recognize some of the achievements and activities of the previous year.  Highlights included celebrating member organization, Epilepsy Advocacy Network (Illinois) for their on-going commitment to amplifying the work of Epilepsy Alliance America and the network, as well as celebrating Amanda Mitchell, Executive Director, Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana, for her work as an ambassador of the Board on several national committees.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors whose generous support made the 2026 Member Organization Meeting possible.
Special thanks to SK Life Science for serving as the Lead Sponsor as well as our Ambassador sponsors; Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Neurelis, and UCB.

Amanda Mitchell (center) with Lisa Gallipoli and Cassie Corral

Epilepsy Advocacy Network team members