About

Mission

"To serve those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, prevention, service and support."

BIAK links survivors of brain injury and their families to support from others with similar experience; provides them with education and information about living and coping with brain injury; assists them in locating resources for financial assistance; and seeks to connect people with sources of emotional support.

History

The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky (BIAK), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, began as an outgrowth of a Lexington area support group in the early 1980s. Family members, medical staff and others felt the need to expand the services and support to reach statewide. The state office was moved to Louisville and incorporated in 1986. BIAK now has offices and staff in Louisville, Lexington and Bowling Green.

BIAK seeks to share its philosophy, experience and skills with survivors, family members, students, caregivers, administrators, health professionals, legislators, the lay community and all those who desire to make a difference in the life of individuals with brain injuries and their families.

Officers

• Patty Jackson, President
• Larry Profancik, President-elect
• Chell Austin, Past President
• Ginger Figg, Secretary
• Hosea Mitchell, Treasurer
• Dr. Jeanne Bennett, Parliamentarian

Staff

Melinda Mast
Executive Director
E-mail: Melinda.Mast@biak.us

Margaret Millner
Office Manager
E-mail: margaret.millner@biak.us

Wes Wilkinson
Development Director
E-mail: wes.wilkinson@biak.us

Eddie Reynolds
Family Outreach Coordinator
E-mail: Eddie.Reynolds@biak.us

Mary Hass
Legislative Director
E-mail: Marybiak@aol.com

Dan Rhema
Development Coordinator
E-mail: dan.rhema@biak.us

Sarah Slone
Family Outreach Director - Lexington
E-mail: Sarah.Slone@biak.us

Jamie Miller
Family Outreach Coordinator - Bowling Green
E-mail: Jamie.Miller@biak.us

Colleen Mahon
Event Coordinator - Louisville
E-mail: Colleen@orchestr8.biz