Elizabeth Ratta
In March, 2018 I made an appointment for a physical. I had just turned 40 and we had recently moved so it seemed like a good idea to get connected
who we are
In May 2014, Christine Kondra (Doherty) along with her sister, Erin Kreszl (Doherty) founded The Bee Foundation inspired by their cousin, Jennifer Sedney, who died December 25, 2013 at the age of 27 from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Christine, a previous biopharmaceutical director, successful entrepreneur and private chef, and Erin, an institutional investment consultant and University of Michigan Ross School of Business graduate, are dedicated to creating a vibrant and dynamic organization that will achieve its vision by focusing on their mission and leveraging their network and previous experiences.
Our Mission
The Bee Foundation for Brain Aneurysm Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and providing hope by funding preventative research, raising awareness, advocating for better policy, and supporting aneurysm families and survivors.
TBF INSPIRATION
Jennifer A. Sedney
September 12, 1986 – December 25, 2013
On December 25, 2013, we said goodbye to a remarkable young woman who was taken from us too early. At the age of 27, Jennifer A. Sedney suffered a fatal brain aneurysm that burst with few warning signs. Jenny danced through life and left a smile on the face of everyone she passed. She was a daughter, sister, soul mate, niece, cousin, colleague, student, partner, and most importantly, a true friend. The Bee Foundation was created with that spirit by her family and friends to raise brain aneurysm awareness and funds for innovative research.
To use her own words, Jenny worked hard and played hard. She was a lover of all things culinary, and a curious Philadelphia implant who took constant photos to document the world around her. In her free time Jenny became a certified health coach to support those around her become a little more radiant. Her health blog, The WellNest, was founded on three guiding principles which she lived her life by:
“Bee Curious. Bee Radiant. Bee Well.”
Our Board Of Directors
Christine Kondra: Co-Founder, Director of Research & Policy – Wayne, PA
Erin Kreszl: Co-Founder – Wayne, PA
Glenn Becker: Managing Director, Birch Run Investments – Exton, PA
Sally Freedman: Managing Director, Texas Capital – Dallas, TX
Todd Helton: Founder, Eventcraft Solutions – Greenville, SC
Michael Kane: Media Executive & Consultant – Wilmington, DE
Brian Mahoney: Vice President, Veeva Systems Inc. – Hoboken, NJ
Steve McIlwain: Health Care Consultant, Vynamic – Villanova, PA
J Mocco: Chair of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine – New York, NY
Alison Sedney: Mother of Jennifer A. Sedney – Easton, MD
Mark Stevens: Vice President, HartfordFunds – Cincinnati, OH
Morgan Stoviak: Supervising Producer, CNN – Washington, DC
Zac Yezzi: Principal, The Orogen Group – New York, NY
Our Team
Meg Fell, Executive Director
Laura Geib, Director of Operations & Events
Alyssa Giacomin, Director of Development & Donor Relations
Christine Kondra (Doherty), Co-Founder, Director of Strategy
Erin Kreszl (Doherty), Co-Founder
Lisa Mowers, Director of Systems & Technology
Awareness Ambassadors
Each of our Awareness Ambassadors’ lives have been impacted forever and suddenly by a Brain Aneurysm.
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Annabel’s Story
Written By Tricia Scott I would open up this article by telling you that Annabel Aaron is a survivor; this would be a true statement, however, when you meet Annabel,
Eloise Repeczky’s Story
My older sister, Alicia Smart, is my best friend. I have followed her nearly my entire life – she is incredibly patient with me – yet her brain aneurysm journey
Kavita Basi’s Story
Brain Hemorage survivor Kavita Basi, our Honey Bash 2015 Guest Speaker, who recently shared her article “Anxiety Through Covid“, now shares her new story as the founder of REFLEXONE & Ration.l.
Zac Yezzi Story
On May 2, 2021, my fiancé Ainsley and I, along with her parents and sister, flew down to a French island in the Caribbean, St. Barts, our favorite place in