ALBANY, N.Y. — Recently, the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York elected four members to hold executive board positions.

The four officers, elected to two-year terms include:

President – Betty DiMaria was named the newest president of the foundation’s board of directors. Betty is the Program Administrator, Business Internships, and Professional Development at The College of Saint Rose.

Vice President – Nick Zarrelli was elected to serve as Vice President. Nick is employed by the Arrow Financial Corporation where he serves as the AVP and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Saratoga National Bank.

Treasurer – Michael Brunell has been elected Treasurer. Michael is Principal at MMB + CO and Owner of Brunell Wealth Management.

Secretary – Ryan Senecal was elected to serve on the board as Secretary. Ryan works as a Member Service Advisor at SEFCU, now Broadview.

EFNENY is excited to welcome these board members and thank them for their dedication to the foundation’s mission.

Kevin Volk will remain in the Past President position. Kevin retired from the New York State Assembly, and also volunteers his time at several of the organization’s annual events. His tenure with the Foundation provides the team with valuable insight.

The Epilepsy Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with a variety of professional backgrounds. They are always looking for new individuals to share their time and talents. If you are interested in being considered for membership on the Board of Directors, or would like additional information, please call Jeannine Garab, Executive Director at (518) 456-7501, or send an email to: jgarab@epilepsyneny.org

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder defined as having two or more recurring seizures; it can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime. Epilepsy is more common than Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease combined. For more information, call the Epilepsy Foundation at 518-456-7501 or visit our website at www.efneny.org.

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About the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc: We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides direct assistance to thousands of people with epilepsy each year in twenty-two counties across the Capital Region, North Country, and the Upper Hudson Valley. Other services include public education and training, school education programs, service coordination, advocacy, support groups, and counseling. Your support of the Foundation allows us to continue our important work on behalf of the more than 45,000 people affected by epilepsy in our area. www.efneny.org