Gulf Coast Epilepsy Alliance (GCEA)
Est. 2019
Founded by Trysten J. Pearson, Gulf Coast Epilepsy Alliance (GCEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct services to individuals with seizure disorders and those touched by epilepsy in the Gulf Coast areas of Texas.
After a five-year partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation Texas – Houston/Dallas-Fort Worth/West Texas, advocating for the passage of Sam's Law for Texas Schools and receiving rank of Eagle with the Boy Scouts of America, Trysten established GCEA to support and improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy in the Gulf Coast areas of Texas.
Vision
GCEA's vision is to achieve a society where no person's life is limited by epilepsy.
Mission
GCEA's mission is committed to working for and meeting the needs of people with epilepsy, their families, and their caregivers in the Gulf Coast areas of Texas.
Strategic Plan
GCEA's aim is to maintain existing services and activities, while also developing in new directions to ensure we continue to meet the needs of people with epilepsy, their families, and their caregivers in the Gulf Coast areas of Texas.
GCEA has identified seven Strategic Aims:
- Referral assistance
- Individual, family, and caregiver support services
- Raise awareness of Epilepsy and SUDEP
(Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy)
- Serve as advocates for the rights of those with Epilepsy
- Provide community-based training and education to save lives
- Support Epilepsy research to find a cure
- Maintain ethical and best-practice standards
GCEA Founder
GCEA Executive Director
GCEA Board of Directors
- Mr. Mike Dudas - President
- Mrs. Charlene Lozano - Vice President
- Mrs. Rachel Hale - Secretary
- Mr. Robert Chapman - Treasurer
GCEA Advisory Committee
- Mrs. Ann Helm
- Ms. Jenna Hogan
- Ms. Danielle Lance
- Mrs. Toni Mikeska
- Mr. Mickey Naschke
- Mr. Marco Rábago Jr.
- Mrs. Amy Redus
- Mrs. Elizabeth Schooler
- Ms. Joy Schooler
- Mrs. Liz Tanguma
- Mr. Marco Tapia
GCEA Legal Advisor
- Mr. Seth Cortigene, Attorney At Law
Galveston, Texas
Financial Services provided by ELEVATED NEURO
- Mr. Thomas Faust, CPA, MBA at Arjunani PLLC - AHCPA Firm
GCEA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization,
all contributions are tax deductible. EIN# 84-2099498
Website: gceatx.org
Social Media: fb.me/GulfCoastEpilepsyAlliance
What is Sam's Law?
Mission: To Make Texas Schools Safer!
Sam's Law (HB 684), was signed into law on June 11, 2019 with Governor Greg Abbott, two GCEA Representatives and many Texas Epilepsy Champions.
The law requires all Texas public school personnel whose duties include regular contact with students to be trained in seizure recognition and seizure first aid.
The training is FREE.
People who interact with children with epilepsy on a daily basis need to be trained to care for them if they have a seizure.
Sam's Law ensures that Texas public schools are well-equipped with the tools necessary to provide a safe and enriching environment.
Dec. 2019, Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved the online courses:
Austin, TX - Spectrum News Ch. 8
Interview with Trysten J. Pearson
GCEA Champions
Help Our Cause
Your generous donation will fund GCEA's mission
for the Gulf Coast areas of Texas.
GCEA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization,
all contributions are tax deductible. EIN# 84-2099498
Gulf Coast Epilepsy Alliance (GCEA)
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