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Board of Directors

Advisory Board

Frank Culicchia, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon, Culicchia Neurological Clinic

Howard T. Katz, MD

Gulf States Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Board of Directors

Paul Genco

MS, HCM

Janet Clark

M. ED

Michael S. Frenzel

CRC, LRC

Suzanne Lentz

M.C.D., CCC-SLP, CBIT, CWCP, Director Of TASS Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center

Donna Cavanaugh

Executive Director, Think First Of Ark- LA- Tex

Karen Roy

LCSW, Individual with a spinal cord injury

Yvette Pacaccio

VP of Louisiana Business Banking and Virtual Business Banking, Capitol One/ Caregiver

Cecile Picou

Supervisor Of Physical Therapy, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Charles Abbott

Attorney, Forman, Watkins & Krutz

Benjamin Hefner

DO, FAAPMR - Physiatrist at Touro Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Tamara White

LNFA, MBS, RN - Executive Director, Pillar Homecare of New Orleans

Kathleen Waring

Honorary Board Member/Parent Of TBI Survivor

Nicole Marquez

Honorary Board Member/SCI and TBI Survivor/ Author / Motivational Speaker

Jamie Duplechine

Honorary Board Member/SCI Survivor
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Having a spinal cord injury is very challenging but with the support I have received from BIALA, life is a little easier. The kindness and compassion I receive when I call the hotline is wonderful plus the resources I learn about are invaluable. My spirits are always lifted after I reach out to BIALA.

Caroline Nick

Individual with SCI

Participating in the virtual support groups has brightened my days and helps me feel less alone and depressed. Thank you for looking out for people with disabilities and making sure we stay connected to others.

Shannon Charleston

Individual with TBI

My son sustained a spinal cord injury a few years ago, and I still rely on the resources BIALA has to offer to help us live our lives. When I am feeling down and need some encouragement, the BIALA hotline is the first place I reach out to. I feel a sense of relief after I call because of the kindness and compassion I am given. BIALA seems to really care about those they serve, and I am so thankful to have someone to talk to.

Berly Rose

Caregiver
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