About Us

Fighting epilepsy since 1993

Our Story

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.

Our Mission

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

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Our Inspiration

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.

Affiliate Staff

Corporate Board of Directors

Scott Verstuyft
UCB, Inc.
President

Alison Packard
The Packard Law Firm
Vice President 

TBD
Treasurer

John Avery
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
Secretary

Steven Contreras
SK Life Science, Inc
Member

Francesca  Barajas
Visionworks
Member

Tracy Biltz
Wildrose Avenue Consulting
Secretary

Patrice Calomeni
Retired
Member

Janine Hornbeak
Christus Santa Rosa
Member

Kirk Jewasko
LivaNova
Member

Josue Morales
Fresh From Texas
Member

Carl “Tex” Morgan
FundRocket LLC
Member

Joe S. Ochoa III
Martin Marietta
Member

Willam Taylor 
Fresh From Texas
Member

Adam Velez
The Center for Health Care Services
Member

Central Texas Board of Directors

TBD
President 

Katie Graham
Vice President 

TBD
Treasurer

Leanna Dando
Secretary

Jennifer Cahill
Dell Children’s Neurology Clinic
Member

Debbie Gomez
University of Texas Austin Dell Medical School
Member

Katie Graham
Member

Miriam Jackson, NP
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin
Member

Joe Lopez
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
Member

Olaf Roepke
Merrell Consulting
Member

Wesley Price
All City Real Estate Ltd. Co.
Member

Kaytlyn Tomas
Neuropace
Member

TJ Stalvey
TJ Stalvey Consulting
Member

Ashley Mabry
Member

Traci Smith
Thermo Fisher
Immediate Past President

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