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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15 Years of Connecting & Supporting Families

This year commemorates the 15th anniversary of DSF! We eagerly anticipate celebrating the initial 15 years of our impactful journey with you throughout 2024, sharing the highlights of what our community has accomplished through DSF: 15 years of funding groundbreaking research.  15 years of connecting and supporting families. 15 years of raising awareness of Dravet […]

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Bentley

Tell us about yourself and the Dravet Patient in your life My family and I live in Crossville, Tennessee. We love spending every day with our little warrior and watching his favorite movie, Toy Story. When did the patients seizures begin? Bentley’s first seizure was when he was 4 months old. It was a short

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2023 Annual Report

I am proud to share our 2023 Annual Report that showcases the accomplishments of the year, made possible by the generosity of our donors. From our humble beginnings, the focus of DSF has remained steadfast – advancing our collective understanding of Dravet syndrome, providing support and advocacy, securing new treatments, and tirelessly working towards finding

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Meredith Bankston Promoted to Event Coordinator

Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) is excited to announce the promotion of Meredith Bankston to Event Coordinator. Meredith joined the organization in 2022 and has demonstrated dedication and skill in her previous role as Fundraising Assistant, leading to her advancement within the organization. In her new position, Meredith will play a crucial role in overseeing and

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