Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin

06/12/2026

https://www.uwec.edu/stories/unique-brain-injury-treatment-program-returns-uw-eau-claire

Brain In-Com program helps area brain injury survivors and caregivers learn new tools to cope.

06/10/2026

06/07/2026

06/02/2026

June 16th at the Baird Center from 12:15-1:15pm.. roundtable discussions between neurotrauma survivors/caregivers and researchers/clinicians… lunch included, but must RSVP ( see emails below )

05/27/2026

We wanted to thank everyone who had a hand in BIAW’s Annual Conference last week! Whether you were a participant, sponsor, exhibitor, or speaker, know we appreciate each of you so much💕

Photos of the conference just dropped onto our website today, so check them out at https://www.biaw.org/biaw-conference

37th Annual Wisconsin Brain Injury Conference Thank you to our Gold Conference Sponsors 〰️ Thank you to our Gold Conference Sponsors 〰️ Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin-Department of Neurosurgery and Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS), Hodgkiss Law, Craig and Amy Jordan, Brai...

05/18/2026

Tonight we would like to introduce our next speaker for this years 2026 Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin’s annual conference on May 18 and 19 at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI. Please meet...

Emily Wheeler

Emily Wheeler currently serves as Program Manager of the Special Needs Trust Program at Life Navigators, helping individuals and families around Wisconsin protect their public benefits and plan for their futures. Emily has over 10 years of experience in the disability services community. Prior work experience of Emily’s includes working in case management and workforce development within the disability community. Emily graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and minor in Public and Environmental Affairs.

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05/17/2026

Today we would like to introduce our next speaker for this years 2026 Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin’s annual conference on May 18 and 19 at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI. Please meet...

Alec Wendelboe, BS

Alec Wendelboe currently serves as the Education and Community Outreach Manager at the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance since May 2021, where responsibilities include presenting workshops on brain injury and stroke basics and coordinating educational Lunch & Learn sessions for social service professionals. Previous experience includes working as a Case Manager at the same organization, providing Waiver Case Management services. Earlier roles include Research Assistant at the Wesley and Lorene Artz Cognitive Neuroscience Center, Sales Associate at Dunham's Sports, and Construction Worker at Front Street Construction. Alec holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Hamline University, obtained in 2021, and graduated from Albert Lea Senior High School in 2018.

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05/16/2026

Today we would like to introduce our next speaker for this years 2026 Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin’s annual conference on May 18 and 19 at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI. Please meet...

Michael J. Ward, MD

Dr. Ward is a graduate of The University of Michigan Medical School where he also completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He specialized in clinical care for children and adults with traumatic brain injuries for 36 years including 24 years with the Clearview Brain Injury Center. He is currently an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, where academic activities included coordination of educational programs for medical students in a multidisciplinary neuroscience course and for residents in medical care and rehabilitation after brain injury.

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05/16/2026

Today we would like to introduce our next speaker for this years 2026 Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin’s annual conference on May 18 and 19 at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI. Please meet...

Katie Strong, Ph.D. CCC-SLP

Dr. Katie Strong is an Associate Professor at Central Michigan University where she leads the Strong Story Lab. With over 30 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist, Katie partners with people living with aphasia and brain injury to co-construct stories that support identity, hope, and healing. Her work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to tell their story - and that clinicians play a vital role in making that possible

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