Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Annual Congress
Brainstorm screening, followed by a panel discussion including Warren Boling, MD, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Loma Linda University and the 2017-2018 President of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics, and Dawn Eliashiv, MD, Professor of Neurology and Co-Director of the UCLA Seizure Disorders Center.
April 13-14, 2018 | Los Angeles
In Brainstorm, Stacia Kalinoski has captured those moments which descend suddenly like an afternoon thunderstorm on someone with epilepsy. It normally doesn’t take much to get me to cry, and if that was her goal she did that easily, as she showed the terror, the helplessness and the heroic beauty of the individual who weathers a (brain) storm.
As one who has a milder form of epilepsy than those portrayed in the film, the film moved me, inspired me and strengthened my commitment to help advance Ms. Kalinoski’s efforts to educate others with epilepsy, the general public and clinicians who might not be well versed about epilepsy… I recommend anyone with epilepsy, or afflicted with any challenging medical condition, to watch this film.
Dr. Ken Green, Commander (DC) US Navy, Retired Senior Vice President of the Brain Mapping Foundation & VP of Strategic Initiatives for Government and Nonprofit Partnerships
American Academy of Neurology & American Brain Foundation
Brainstorm screening
October 3, 2017 | Minneapolis
There is so much stigma attached to epilepsy, that even friends who have it, rarely talk about it. But Stacia is talking about it. Her remarks and documentary increased the awareness and empathy levels of all staff who attended our event.
Jane Ransom, Executive Director of the American Brain Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona Gala
Keynote speaker at the “Waves of Change” Gala
September 16, 2017 | Paradise Valley, AZ
Stacia’s story was inspirational … Everyone was moved to hear Stacia’s account of her battle with seizures and her perseverance to overcome them.
Suzanne D. Matsumori, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona
Stacia captivated the audience detailing her journey with epilepsy. Stacia’s speech (actually more of a conversation) was heartfelt, informative, engaging and well-received.
University of Minnesota Medical School
Guest Speaker and Brainstorm screening for medical students
December 6, 2016 | Minneapolis
Stacia’s direct communication with tomorrow’s physicians is among the many contributions she makes to improving care for people with epilepsy and, by extension, other neurological conditions. We recognize the courage and effort required to make this contribution and are indebted to Stacia for her extraordinary commitment. Our students enthusiastically expressed their gratitude and indicated that this was among the most valuable single experiences in their medical education to date.
University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Neurology
UCB Patient Impact Meeting
Guest Speaker for UCB internal staff to better understand the patient perspective
February 14, 2017 | Los Angeles
American Epilepsy Society Conference
Guest Speaker for the UCB Catalyst Cafe on understanding the patient perspective
December 3-5, 2016 | Houston
Twin Cities Public Television Epilepsy Awareness Event
Public screening of Brainstorm and Q&A panel with local epileptologists and Stacia
November 17, 2016 | St. Paul
The film provided powerful insight and an intimate and comprehensive look into the impact epilepsy has upon the family unit, employment, education, and everyday life.
Heidi Fisher, Executive Director of Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
Seize the Evening
Guest Speaker for the Epilepsy Advocacy and Employment Group’s fundraising event
September 17, 2016 | Minneapolis
Stacia’s compelling story helped to make our event a real success. Those in attendance were fascinated to hear about the devastating effects epilepsy can have on one’s career and how Stacia was able to overcome and deal with the consequences of being unfairly terminated from her job.