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ABOUT

Team

Created by young adults with epilepsy FOR young adults with epilepsy, YAWE is here to build your self-confidence, offer education and resources, and find your people today! 
We got you.

Our Board of Directors

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Wendy Steel

Executive Director

Cynthia Searson, Secretary

Cynthia Searson

Secretary

Dr Stella Legarda

Dr. Stella Legarda

President

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Tyler Eberly

Treasurer

Daniel Cohen Phd

Daniel Cohen PhD

Mental Health Advisor

Medical Advisors

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Dr. Sahar Ahadi

Epileptologist 

Montage Health

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Dr. Michael Chez

Pediatric Epileptologist Sutter Health

Our Team

Abigayle Weitl, Programs Lead

Abigayle Weitl

Programs Lead

Austin Cole

Austin Cole

Peer Support

Teresa Richet, Peer Support

Teresa Richer

Peer Support

Jordan Werner

Jordan Werner

Grant Writer/Podcast Host

Jenna Dalton

Jenna Dalton

External Communications

Sam Moreno, Peer Support

Sam Moreno

Peer Support

Chels Scantland, Digital Lead

Chels Scantland

Digital Lead/Podcast Editor

Dorian Capers

Dorian Capers

Digital Marketing

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Hailey Sheinman

Events & Outreach

Our Volunteers

McKenzie Leary, Volunteer

McKenzie Leary

Volunteer

Karal Aragon, Volunteer

Karla Aragón

Volunteer

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