American Epilepsy Society
Shawna Strickland, PhD, currently serves as the Associate Executive Director - Programs at the American Epilepsy Society, providing strategic oversight for various content-based products and initiatives within the organization. With extensive experience in health education and clinical ethics, Shawna also holds an adjunct faculty position at Rush University Medical Center, teaching doctoral courses in health sciences. Previous roles include Associate Executive Director at the American Association for Respiratory Care, clinical ethics consultant, and educator across multiple universities, highlighting a strong background in respiratory therapy and health care management. Shawna’s academic credentials include a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Health Ethics, complemented by both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees focused on health education and management.
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American Epilepsy Society
Founded in 1936 to facilitate education and research, innovation, advocacy the American Epilepsy Society unites physicians, health care professionals, scientists, advocates, and others interested in the care and treatment of epilepsy. Supporting epilepsy professionals through continuing education, career development, and mentoring remains at the core of American Epilepsy Society’s mission. Furthermore, AES promotes both basic and clinical research at the vanguard of diagnosing, treating, and curing epilepsy. AES develops and disseminates tools to encourage evidence-based guidelines and best practices to improve care for patients suffering from epilepsy. Lastly, AES endeavors to improve public awareness of epilepsy and its impact to increase public policy and institutional support for the one in 26 Americans that will suffer from epilepsy during their lifetime.