New EFI Board Member, Tonya Sears,
Hails from North Idaho

The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho is excited to welcome new board member from Post Falls, Tonya Sears. Tonya became involved with EFI last year when her son, nine year old Jakob, was named Winning Kid for north Idaho. Her commitment to the epilepsy cause is evident by her participation as an advocate for her son and as spokesperson for the epilepsy community. With eloquence and compassion, she shared the family's story of Jokob's epilepsy first at the Winning Kid luncheon last November and then at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in February. She helped with the Day of HOPE conference. In addition, the whole family represented EFI in both the Post Falls Day Parade and the Coeur d'Alene 4th of July parade.

Tonya grew up in Libby, Montana, and met her husband, Shane, there. They now have two sons, Jakob and Dylan, who is five. Tonya works for the Post Falls School District, and Shane is a software developer. Tonya enjoys the outdoors, scrapbooking and family time. The whole family enjoys sports.

Welcome Tonya. The Idaho epilepsy community looks forward to your presence on the board. Your energy, talents, and commitment will benefit all Idahoans with seizure disorders.