Peggy Beem-Jelley: President and CEO of Epilepsy Association of Western/Central, PA Discusses Programs and Services to Help Individuals and Families Living with Epilepsy

November 10, 2026 · 56 min

Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, President and CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania (EAWCP), to the show. As November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Ms. Beem-Jelley will discuss the programs and services the organization provides to help individuals and families living with epilepsy.

Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights

  • Serves as CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Board Chair and Founder of Bender Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization focused on addressing the transition to work for youth and young adults with disabilities.
  • Founding partner of iDisability, an eLearning solution.
  • Named a 2024 Woman of Influence by The Pittsburgh Business Times and 2024 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award Recipient from the Viscardi Center.
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