About Us

Fighting epilepsy since 1993

Every 4 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with epilepsy. In the time it takes to read this, someone will hear the words “You have a seizure disorder…you have epilepsy.”

Our values are driven by the conviction of providing comfort and support for those who have nowhere else to turn. The Foundation is motivated by passion for people who are struggling with epilepsy that, to this day, continues to be misunderstood. We strive to help people with epilepsy to not define their lives by their diagnosis, but to lead active productive lives in supportive bully-free communities. The willingness to accept difficult challenges, through commitment to the community it serves, guides the organization’s unique understanding of the needs of individuals with epilepsy and their family.

Since we were founded in 1993, thousands of people with epilepsy and their families have received information, direct assistance, or have directly benefited from comprehensive medical, educational, and social services. Our programs and services include indigent seizure clinics; social case management; information & referral; outreach & support services; individual, community, and professional education; employment preparation services; and summer youth opportunities.

Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas is a non-profit, charitable agency designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. As one of 47 Epilepsy Foundation National Organization affiliates, we cover 79 Texas counties encompassing 89,199 square miles. We are the only organization dedicated to the health and welfare of more than 160,000 individuals with epilepsy residing in Central & South Texas.

Improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.

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In 1995, Sindi Rosales stepped in as Executive Director for a failing organization and turned EFCST into what it is today.

Sindi’s ferocious passion, dedication, drive, and determination were inspired by her daughter Jessica whose life was dramatically and forever changed after being diagnosed with Rasmussen’s Encephalitis and undergoing a hemispherectomy in 1994. Watch Jessica’s story and discover the inspiration for our organization.

Scott Verstuyft
UCB, Inc.
President

Alison Packard
The Packard Law Firm
Vice President 

Francesca Barajas
Visionworks
Secretary

Kevin Douglas
Equitable Advisors
Treasurer

Tracy Biltz
Wildrose Avenue Consulting
Member

Steven Contreras
SK Life Science, Inc
Member

Janine Hornbeak
Christus Santa Rosa
Member

Kirk Jewasko
LivaNova
Member

Joshua Merritt
Merritt Plumbing, LLC
Member

Josue Morales
Twang Partners
Member

Carl “Tex” Morgan
CDS Global, Inc.
Member

Joe Ochoa III
Jarco Companies
Member

Joe L. Rosales
Synchrony Financial
Member

Traci Smith
Thermo Fisher
Member

William Taylor
Fresh Texas
Member

Adam Velez
The Center for Health Care Services
Member

Katies Graham
Graham Family CEO
President 

Leanna Dando
Dando Family CEO
Secretary

Kevin Douglas
Equitable Advisors
Treasurer

Jennifer Cahill
Dell Children’s Neurology Clinic
Member

Karen Cruickshanks
Associates Principal Page
Member

Debbie Gomez
University of Texas Austin Dell Medical School
Member

Miriam Jackson, NP
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin
Member

Madeleine Khamnei
Cyberonics
Member

Joe Lopez
Member

Wesley Price
All City Real Estate Ltd. Co.
Member

Tracy Stalvey
TJ Stalvey Consulting
Member

Olaf Roepke
Merrell Consulting
Member

Tracy Stalvey
TJ Stalvey Consulting
Member

Kaytlyn Tomas
Neuropace
Member

Michael Weston
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Member