Mary Anne Meskis

Mary Anne was a founding member of DSF, stepping off of the Board to take the position of Executive Director in 2012. She is a passionate advocate for the Dravet syndrome community and has served in various capacities for the community prior to the inception of DSF in 2009. In addition, she currently serves on several epilepsy working groups, including the Epilepsy Leadership Council. She has owned and managed several small businesses in the private sector, spanning over 25 years. This business experience has translated well into her role as Executive Director. She is responsible for the overall organizational management and has continued to expand programming and fund development for DSF. Mary Anne resides in North Carolina with her husband and her youngest son, Elliot, who has Dravet syndrome. It is her son who drives her to be a catalyst for change within the Dravet syndrome community.

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A Decade of Platinum: Our Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

This year marks an important milestone for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF): ten consecutive years of earning the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar). While seals and ratings are never the reason we do our work, this recognition reflects something that has always been fundamental to our mission – our commitment to transparency, […]

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A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Staff Member!

Please join us in welcoming our new Marketing Manager & Digital Communications Manager, Amanda (Mandy) Nehme-Clicerio.  Mandy brings a blend of professional marketing expertise and lived Dravet caregiver experience to her role as Marketing & Digital Communications Manager at DSF. Based in New Jersey, she has spent nearly a decade in B2B marketing roles, building

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Registration is Now Open for the 2026 DSF Family & Professional Conference in Orlando!

We’re excited to share that registration is now open for the 2026 Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) Family & Professional Conference, taking place June 25–27 in Orlando, Florida! This much-anticipated biennial event brings together families, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners for several inspiring days of learning, connection, and community. Whether you are a parent navigating

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Amanda Nehme Clicerio

Amanda Nehme-Clicerio – Marketing & Digital Communications Manager

Amanda Nehme-Clicerio brings a blend of professional marketing expertise and lived Dravet caregiver experience to her role as Marketing & Digital Communications Manager at the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF). Based in New Jersey, she has spent nearly a decade in B2B marketing roles, building digital ecosystems, shaping brand stories, and translating complex information into clear,

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