About Us
Our History
We are a non-profit community agency. Founded in 1988, we support all individuals and families living with epilepsy across York Region with our dedicated and passionate work.
Mission Statement
Epilepsy York Region is a charitable organization that:
- Advocates on behalf of individuals with seizure disorders, promotes public awareness of epilepsy and seizure disorders.
- Develops programs based upon the needs of our constituents, and provides educational resources and opportunities.
Our Team
Our dedicated team of volunteers, part time, and full time workers, are committed to supporting those living with epilepsy across York Region.
Chapter Objectives
- To provide an organization to which all members of the community interested in epilepsy. Our attention is especially focused on those with epilepsy.
- To establish effective social service programs of assistance to individuals living with epilepsy.
- To refer persons living with epilepsy to other community services as appropriate and advantageous the individual concerned
- To develop special projects to advance and promote the health and well-being of individuals with epilepsy
- To encourage, supervise, and conduct programs and disseminate information about epilepsy for the continuing education of the public and professional
- To encourage the timely use of recognized medical scientific means for the effective diagnosis, treatment, and control of epilepsy.
- To cooperate with and assist other individuals and organizations whose objective and purpose are compatible with those of Epilepsy York Region
- To raise funds with which to finance the other objectives of the Chapter
Our Team
Administrative Team
Claudia Cozza - Executive Director
Tina Ng - Office and Media Administrator
Jayme Oppen - Director of Social Services
Kathleen O'Reilly - Director of Mental Health, Wellness & Adult Services
Sabrina Bada - Fundraising & Event Coordinator
Board of Directors
Karima Ewig - Chair
Connie Hirsch - Secretary
Peter Lesti - Treasurer
Kristen Buchner - Director
Hussein Kassam - Director
Dave Maxwell - Director
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