San Diego Brain Injury Foundation

09/19/2025

Can you believe it...The SDBIF Friendraiser is TOMORROW at the Admiral Baker Club House from 6-8:30 pm!!!

There will be live music by Garza & the Strays, wonderful wine, fellow friends of brain injury recovery, our 9 INCREDIBLE survivor artists, Kiana Davis, Olympic Track & Field hopeful as our Honorary Chair, and much more to come out and enjoy. To join us and learn more, go to the link below:
https://hubs.li/Q03Kc3pw0

Brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime...it is important as a community to come together to strengthen our bonds and resources. Please join us!

Christina Hardy, Dan Koziol, David Ward, Deborah Consaul, Kurt Rotzinger, Linda Stamets, Lora Dunlap, Ryan Olson, Stevie McCarley

09/17/2025

Are you joining us this Saturday for the SDBIF Friendraiser? It is from 6-8:30 pm at the Admiral Baker Club House. We will have 9 AMAZING survivor artists showing their artwork at the event. Their stories are just as inspiring as their incredible artwork.

ALSO joining us will be Olympic-track hopeful Kiana Davis as our Honorary Chair. Come learn about her story and incredible journey to being able to run after her dreams of competing in the Olympics.

As professionals, friends, family and caregivers, we must come together to celebrate the amazing feats brain injury survivors accomplish everyday. Please join us and get your tickets today at the Friendraiser link in our bio.

09/17/2025

Are you joining us this Saturday for the SDBIF Friendraiser? It is from 6-8:30 pm at the Admiral Baker Club House. We will have 9 AMAZING survivor artists showing their artwork at the event. Their stories are just as inspiring as their incredible artwork.

ALSO joining us will be Olympic-track hopeful Kiana Davis as our Honorary Chair. Come learn about her story and incredible journey to being able to run after her dreams of competing in the Olympics.

As professionals, friends, family and caregivers, we must come together to celebrate the amazing feats brain injury survivors accomplish everyday. Please join us and get your tickets today: https://hubs.li/Q03JHR_m0

09/15/2025

Join our community partners for a fun-filled time of Karaoke and Table Games. Friday September 26, 2025 from 11:30-1:30 pm at the Park De La Cruz Community Center. Registration is free. See below for details.

09/14/2025

The latest SDBIF Newsletter is out! In this edition we talk about the upcoming Friendraiser event, recap the Brain Injury Symposium, give a shout out to Grant Gebler and his friends, talk about the last Day of Art and announce future dates, give Howard House updates, introduce the newest additions to the SDBIF team, share the story of our Friendraiser Honorary Chair, Kiana Davis, and inform you of the upcoming free events going on in the brain injury community.

Lots to read! Enjoy!

https://hubs.li/Q03JdJMM0

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08/15/2025

Don't forget that TOMORROW at 10 am PST we have a very important Saturday Speaker, Brandi Bass, talking to us about the updates to the ABI Program - SDCCE.
Join us in-person at Arts District Liberty Station or via Zoom.

For more information on the in-person location or how to access this meeting via Zoom, go to the SDBIF website: https://hubs.li/Q03D1Jt_0

Learn about new technologies, services, resources, programs and offerings in the brain injury community from specialists and professionals.

07/17/2025

If you didn't hear, we are having an IN-PERSON Game Day this Saturday for our meeting! So come out and join us in Liberty Staton from 10-noon to laugh and have fun playing games like Bingo, Scrabble, Uno and more!

For more information, go to the SDBIF website: https://hubs.ly/Q03xN4HN0

Join us for an in-person game day for brain injury survivors! Connect with others, enjoy interactive games, and build friendships.

07/09/2025

It isn't too late to register for Friday's SDBIF Family, Friends and Caregiver Support Group happening via Zoom from 2-3:30 pm (PST)—there are a few spots left!

So, if you are a family member, friend or caregiver of a brain injury survivor and need a safe space to discuss topics important to you, then register now to join us tomorrow to share tips, best practices, concerns, and lean on each other for support.

To register, click the link below:
https://hubs.li/Q03wzYHP0

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Caregiver/Friend/Family Support Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

06/20/2025

The second annual SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium & Wellness Fair is TOMORROW!!! Registration opens at 9:30 with breakfast and coffee being served. Lunch is included too!

Online registration closes TONIGHT at 7pm PST. Walk-up registrations at the event tomorrow go up in price to $60...so get your tickets NOW.

For tickets, agenda, speaker information, location and other event info, go to https://hubs.li/Q03t40Qm0

We are excited to see you all there!

06/20/2025

Here's a sneak peak from Dr. Galina Nikolskaya, the SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium keynote speaker!

Are you joining us Saturday? It isn't too late to get your tickets online. Just go to this link: https://hubs.li/Q03sZ7jH0

Tickets at the door will go up in price, so get them online before 7pm PST tomorrow!

06/18/2025

In addition to the wonderful speakers that will be at this year's SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium, we have an awesome lineup of Health & Wellness Fair Exhibitors too. Come ready with questions and excitement for learning and growing as a community.
Rehab Without Walls
Accessible Design & Construction
Coast Care
Laboratory for the Brain Dynamics of Language
HealthBridge Children's
Vivistim
NeuroLab 360 Rehabilitation and Wellness

There's only a few days left to get your tickets online before they go up. Day-of, walk-up registrations increase to $60...so get your tickets now, go to: https://hubs.li/Q03sP62p0

06/18/2025

Meet the wonderful speakers that will be at the SDBIF Symposium THIS SATURDAY, June 21. Get your tickets today to join us from 10-3 to hear all the information and insights they have about the brain injury community network: https://hubs.li/Q03sz75k0

Galina Nikolskaya, M.D.
KEYNOTE: The Collaborative Approach to Brain Injury Recovery
She is a double board-certified neurologist with over 14 years of experience specializing in TBI and migraine management. Based in San Diego, her active clinical practice uses advanced diagnostics to treat TBI, oculomotor abnormalities, headaches, seizures, and balance disorders. She blends expertise with a passion for education. In 2025 she is co-authoring a book, Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary and Illustrated Guide, for caregivers, TBI survivors, legal and medical professionals.

Andrea Conboy, LCSW, APHSW-C
PANEL TOPIC: How (& Why) to Develop Your Network
She has worked with brain injury survivors for over 15 years with clinical experience in neuro-rehabilitation ranging from a Level-1 trauma unit, acute rehabilitation, Day Treatment and outpatient rehab. She served on the Board of Directors of SDBIF from 2017-2020. Andrea now works in private practice as a therapist and Resiliency Coach.

Barbara Welsh-Osga, Ph.D.
PANEL TOPIC: Family & Change Dynamics
She has been treating patients with neuro-cognitive disorders, physical disabilities, special needs and complex medical problems for 44 years. Her 42-year private practice in San Diego also specializes in treating the needs of care-givers and family members. She assists survivors and their families to redefine themselves and their family dynamics following life-altering medical events. She has been a part of SDBIF since its inception and is grateful to be invited along on her clients’ life journeys.

Vicki Everich
PANEL TOPIC: Communicating with Your Network
She earned her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from CSU Dominguez Hills, and started her career in the inpatient acute hospital setting, later working in outpatient and home health services. Her interest and skillset for neurorehabilitation, lead her to join Rehab Without Walls in 2021, as an occupational therapist and currently is the primary Clinical Coordinator for the San Diego office. Vickie also serves as a Clinical Occupational Therapist Mentor for the SoCal region for Rehab Without Walls.