Sarah Klein
Brings Executive Leadership and Community Engagement
Expertise to Lead New Department of Engagement
BOWIE,
Md., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Epilepsy
Foundation has established a new Department of Engagement under the
leadership of Sarah Klein as chief
engagement officer. In this new role, effective Aug. 12, Klein
will oversee the strategic direction and operational execution of
the Foundation's engagement initiatives. Joining Klein is
Brianna Romines who has been
appointed vice president of Affiliate Strategy, another newly
created role effective July 29. The
new Department of Engagement will focus on enhancing network
relationships, fostering external national partnerships, and
elevating the Epilepsy Foundation's communications efforts.
Epilepsy Foundation Strengthens Network
Relationships & National Partnerships with New Chief
Engagement Officer
"The formation of the Department of Engagement
marks a significant step for the Epilepsy Foundation,"
said Bernice Martin Lee, chief executive officer. "With
Sarah's leadership and the expertise of our distinguished and
talented team, we are poised to strengthen the Foundation's
presence and enhance the overall impact of our efforts nationwide.
Together, we will continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives
of those affected by epilepsy."
Klein previously served as the chief executive
officer of the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming. Under her leadership, the Foundation
expanded its programming with a dedicated mental health program
manager and a bilingual, Spanish-speaking program manager; offered
a first-ever symposium on cannabis and epilepsy; engaged new
healthcare professionals, donors, and clients; and expanded the
organization's service area to include the state of Wyoming.
"I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to
join the Epilepsy Foundation," said Klein. "Having been part of
this community for years, I am deeply invested in our shared goals
and commitment to the people we serve. I am eager to work with the
team to build even stronger relationships with partners and our
affiliate network to improve the lives of those impacted by
epilepsy on a much larger and national scale."
Under Klein's leadership, Romines will be
responsible for developing and implementing strategies that
support, enhance, and expand the Epilepsy Foundation's affiliate
network. Her work will ensure cohesive collaboration and alignment
across all affiliates fostering a unified approach to achieving the
Foundation's goals. Prior to joining the national team, Romines
served as president of the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, which under her leadership generated
more than $10.3 million in revenue.
She also created and launched successful fundraising events and
lobbying multiple times for epilepsy funding on Capitol Hill.
"Epilepsy is still misunderstood, and this hurts
our community throughout the country in real ways," said Romines.
"People with epilepsy experience rampant discrimination,
missed/delayed diagnoses, limited funding, lack of knowledge about
first aid, and so much more. I am excited for my new role and
advancing our collective mission."
Klein and Romines join other leaders under the
Department of Engagement:
- Gregg Fort, vice president,
Regional Operations: Fort will work alongside Romines to
optimize efforts and facilitate the sharing of best practices
across the organization ensuring efficient and effective support to
all regions.
- Nathan DeVault, vice president, Marketing &
Communications: Together with Klein, DeVault will continue
to drive awareness and engagement through innovative marketing
campaigns and strategic communications initiatives.
- Alanna Adams, director,
National Events: Adams will work with Klein to ensure that
all events align with the Foundation's mission and objectives while
engaging the broader epilepsy community effectively.
About Epilepsy
According to the World
Health Organization, epilepsy is the most common serious brain
disorder worldwide with no age, racial, social class, national or
geographic boundaries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention (CDC) estimates that 3.4 million people in
the United States are affected by
epilepsy. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the brain to
produce seizures which are sudden abnormal bursts of electrical
energy that disrupt brain functions.
About the Epilepsy Foundation
With a
network of partners throughout the United
States, the Epilepsy Foundation is focused on improving the
lives of people with epilepsy by educates the public about epilepsy
and seizure first aid; leading advocacy efforts; funding innovative
research; and connecting people to treatment, support and resources
so that no one faces epilepsy alone. For decades, the Epilepsy
Foundation has continued to drive innovation and improve access to
care to transform the lives of people across the epilepsy spectrum.
Today, the Epilepsy Foundation also focuses on addressing social
determinants of health in epilepsy through its partnership with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address barriers to
quality care, increase awareness and reduce the stigma of living
with epilepsy. To learn more visit epilepsy.com or call
1.800.332.1000. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,
and LinkedIn.
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