The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) membership organization with a dedicated Board of Directors. The work of the Association is largely accomplished through volunteers serving on the following Standing and Regular Committees.  If you are intersted in joining any of these committees, contact the Assocation  at info@biapa.org  , 1-866-735-7094

Committee Assignments FY 2011

Executive Committee – Chair – Jane Keim
Purpose – Conducts the affairs to the Association on a daily basis under the direction of the Board
FY 11 Members – Jane Keim, Mike Miller, Anne Sears, Denny Minori, Drew Nagele, Elaine Sprainer, Sam Pierce

Board Development Committee – Chair – Denny Minori
Purpose - nominates qualified candidates to the Board in accordance with the By-Laws, and provides education and training to the Board and Officers for the purpose of enhancing the success of the Association.
FY11 Members – Denny Minori, David Woloshin, Madeline DiPasquale, Melodee Hursey, Drew Nagele, Stewart Cohen

Finance/Fundraising Committee- Chair – Elaine Sprainer
Purpose – responsible for identifying possible resources such as donations, bequests, dues, grants, fundraising events, in kind services, partners program; oversees the accounting and auditing firms, monitors the cash flow and budgeting for the organization, monitoring the use of all resources for effective use and compliance with all requirements and fund restrictions. Prepares budget for next fiscal year.
FY11 Members – Elaine Sprainer, Ann Sears, Sam Pierce, Denny Minori, Sherry Hill, Jane Keim

Planning Committee - Chair – Drew Nagele
Purpose - responsible for formulating and proposing to the Board plans for activities and projects for the Association, including Brain injury Awareness activities, and for preparing an Annual Plan and a long term Strategic Plan that assures the Association is working towards its goals and objectives (meets at least twice a year)
FY11 Members – Drew Nagele, Miriam Segal, Donna Kopicki, Lynn Kornblatt, Mike Miller, Ann Sears, Sam Pierce, Denny Minori

Communication Committee – Chair – Sam Pierce
Purpose – responsible for communicating to the entire brain injury community in Pennsylvania including communicating with support groups and support group facilitators, responsible for the BIAPA newsletter, and doing public relations work for the Association including drafting press releases, placing stories, managing Facebook page, etc.
FY11 Members – Sam Pierce, Melodee Hursey, Sherry Hill, Monica Vaccaro

Advocacy Committee – Chair – Mike Miller
Purpose – responsible for representing and advocating the Association’s position in government affairs including education for both state and federal representatives
FY11 Members –Mike Miller, Stewart Cohen, David Woloshin, Denis Byrne, Jane Keim

Outreach Programs Committee – Chair – Jane Keim
Purpose – responsible for the oversight and monitoring of the Associations’ programs including Support Group Coordination, Pre-Enrollment Assistance, School Re-Entry, TBI Education and BIRL
FY11 Members – Jane Keim, Drew Nagele, Mike Miller, Brenda Eagan-Brown, Monica Vaccaro

Annual Conference Committee - Co-Chairs - Deb Cerra-Tyl & Drew Nagele
Purpose - develops, organizes, and implements an Annual “State of the Art” Conference for the purpose of education and advocacy for survivors, family members, legislators, and professionals working in the field of brain injury.
FY10 Members – Drew Nagele, Deb Cerra-Tyl Ron Palacio, Marlene Nathans, Kara Dohrman, Madeline DiPasquale, David Woloshin, others