2024 Conference Schedule
9:00 - 9:30 AM - Check In for Watch Parties
9:30 AM Opening Remarks
Jeannine Garab, Board Chair, Epilepsy Coalition of New York State, Inc. and Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York
9:35 AM Epilepsy & Genetics
Allayna Frank, MSGC, Neurogenetic Counselor at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY
10:15 AM Self-Management Panel
Alison Kukla, MPH, Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships, Epilepsy Foundation
Matthew Windrum, Epilepsy Advocate
Jamie Mulliger, Epilepsy Advocate
10:45 AM Keynote Speaker
Gianna Spirio, Epilepsy Advocate
11:15 AM Break
11:30 AM Current Treatment Options
Elizabeth Ng, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Epileptologist and Neuromuscular Neurologist, Connecticut Children's
12:15 PM Legislative Advocacy
Colleen Quinn, mom of son with epilepsy and experienced epilepsy advocate
12:45 PM Closing Remarks
Jeannine Garab, Board Chair, Epilepsy Coalition of New York State, Inc. and Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York