Facebook Live: Managing Epilepsy as a Young Woman of Color

Join us on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Do you know an African American living with epilepsy? Has a friend, family member, or have you ever had a seizure? Epilepsy isn’t always what you see on TV or the movies.

Zeta Phi Beta, Eisai, and the Epilepsy Foundation are partnering to host a special Facebook Live on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM ET with a young African American woman whose journey with epilepsy inspired a MediKidz comic book to be written about her. This event will feature teenage girl, Isabel, age 14 who will talk about how she manages her epilepsy so she can continue to focus on the things she wants to achieve in her life. Isabel will share her story and will read a passage from the MediKidz book.

You will also learn how young people can become more involved in programs and epilepsy advocacy related efforts at the Epilepsy Foundation.

This event is free and open to the public. If you wish to order a digital or hard copy of the comic book inspired by Isabel, you can order one digitally.  MediKidz comic books series was developed by Eisai and Jumo health. The MediKidz comic books use superheroes to explain medical conditions to children.

These events were brought to you by Eisai and the Epilepsy Foundation.

Host

Thometta Cozart

Multicultural Outreach and Health Equity Director at Epilepsy Foundation

Thometta Cozart has over 10 years of public health experience and 15  years of experience in public relations and health communications. Upon completing a health education doctoral internship with the Epilepsy Foundation to increase awareness of epilepsy disparities among men of color, Thometta became a consultant with EF Programs and Services and then transitioned to a full-time position with the Foundation in September 2019. She currently serves as the EF Multicultural Outreach and Health Equity Director.

Most recently, she managed a lupus health disparities education and awareness program funded by the national HHS Office of Minority Health. In the past, Thometta served as the Deputy Press Secretary for the  Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee, Florida, as well as Public  Relations Manager for the Department’s Women’s Health Program and  Office of Minority Health. The Washington State and North Carolina  native has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Bethune-Cookman University, a master’s degree in Public Relations from Florida  A&M University, and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of  South Florida. Thometta is pursuing a doctoral degree in Health Promotion and Education from The University of Alabama. She is certified in public health, health education and meeting planning.

Speakers

Isabel, age 14

Veronica Crowe

Manager of Philanthropic Giving

Veronica Crowe serves as the Manager of Philanthropic Giving at Epilepsy Foundation. She has been at the Foundation for 4 years. Prior to the Foundation Veronica worked at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLC and as Library Administrator. Veronica was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 14. Veronica lives in Maryland and enjoys trying out new restaurants and hiking.