when Amy Brin Graduated from Ball State University Bachelor of Arts in Communication In 2000, she was “ready to change a small part of the world.” By all appearances, she’s off to a great start.
Brin now Pediatric Neurology Foundationhas spent more than 20 years working with and advocating for children and young people with special medical needs and their families.
She is a board-certified pediatric advanced practice nurse and a national consultant for establishing systems of care for children and young people with special medical needs. Ms. Brin is also a published author and speaker, and has advised The White Her House on digital and community health programs.
Her most recent honor?it will be named a person of honor national laboratories of Health’s National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council.
But when Ms. Brin first arrived at Muncie, becoming the nation’s most influential nonprofit leader in the pediatric neurology department was the last thing on her mind.
stage settings
Originally from Illinois, Brin attended Ball State University on a presidential scholarship and decided to major in nursing before switching to communications.
“Even then, I believed that the best things in this world begin with solid communication. I will continue to hold that belief for the rest of my life,” Brin said.
she was finally hired speech team At Ball State University: “I agreed to go because it required a lot of travel. I thought it would be a good way to get away from my then-boyfriend,” Brynn joked. rice field. “I also used my study abroad program to become more politically conscious and focus seriously on a career in communications.”
This resulted in her earning a master’s degree in political communication from the University of Miami, not knowing that it would ultimately open up an entirely different career path.
find her passion
Brin’s first job after completing her master’s degree was American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) managed AAP policy and educational efforts related to children with special medical needs.
“My experience at AAP changed my life and set me on a completely different path,” says Brin. “Many people don’t seem to be lucky enough to find their absolute true vocation in life, but I have been very fortunate to have found my vocation. I have serious health problems. I wanted to immerse myself in helping children.”
Brin then earned a Master of Science in Pediatric Palliative Care Nursing from Vanderbilt University, worked as a Nursing Educator at two large hospices, a children’s hospital, health care consulting, and eventually the Child Neurology Foundation. holds the position of
“We are always focused on hope and on finding new and better ways to support children, their families and health care providers,” said Brin. “But my experience in hospice still sticks in my mind. It’s easy, and somewhat natural, to feel sorry for these kids, but to me, it’s about their resilience and how they feel about the tragedies of life.” It’s really an inspiration for me to see how they deal with.They only show love during their trials.
national reputation
Brin’s appointment to the National Institutes of Health’s National Advisory Board of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is humbling.
“There is a nomination process for new council members, but it’s all private, so I don’t really know who nominated me. But I’m really honored and grateful.”
Brin is on a prestigious council of 20 leaders who share her expertise and experience working with patients and families with neurological disorders. In this role, she advises the Institute on policies and priorities affecting its extramural research programs and provides second-level guidance for all grant and collaborative agreement applications considered by the Institute for funding. We will review.
“On behalf of the neurology community, I commend Amy for all that she has done to serve patients, families, medical professionals and researchers,” said Dr. Anup Patel, President of the Child Neurology Foundation. . “I am confident that her leadership and passion for creating a better tomorrow for our neurology community will take the Council to new heights.”
love for her ball state
Throughout his career, Bryn never forgot his experience at the ball. She has provided the foundation for her to achieve her dreams, she says.
“It’s people,” she said. She said, “I met my best friends at Ball State University. I had a group of dedicated, caring professors who really cared about me as a person and my success.
“But most of all,” continued Mr. Brin. I always hold my Ball State in a special place. “
Updated December 8, 2022
