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 mission of The Bee Foundation is to raise awareness of brain aneurysms and increase funding for innovative research that saves lives. We are building a robust and dynamic research community with our Scientific Advisory Board, donors and network of researchers interested in grant funding to support meaningful research. Our community, anchored by and grant recipients and Bee Hive network, is committed to advancing brain aneurysm research.
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
Michael G. Kane, COO/Local Markets, USA TODAY Network, Wilmington DE
Christine Kondra (Doherty), Co-Founder, Director of Strategy Research & Policy
Erin Kreszl (Doherty), Co-Founder & Executive Director
Steve McIlwain, Board Member, Health Care Consultant for Vynamic (not pictured)
Alison Sedney, Board Member and mother of Jennifer A. Sedney
Eileen Smith, Board Member, Health Care Consultant for Vynamic
J Mocco, Board Member, Professor and Senior Vice Chair in the Department of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai
Mark Stevens, Board Member, Vice President for HartfordFunds (not pictured)
Todd Helton, MBA, Senior Director – Global Conferences & Events for Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (not pictured)
Our Team
Laura Geib, Director of Operations and Event Planning at The Bee Foundation
Christine Kondra (Doherty), Co-Founder, Director of Strategy
Erin Kreszl (Doherty), Co-Founder & Executive Director
Tricia Scobey, TBF New Jersey Team Leader
Awareness Ambassadors
Each of our Awareness Ambassadors’ lives have been impacted forever and suddenly by a Brain Aneurysm.
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