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Trisha Meili gives her time to organizations vital to her healing including The Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program (SAVI) at Mount Sinai Hospital, Gaylord Hospital, where she did much of her rehabilitation, and the Achilles Track Club that helped her run the New York City Marathon in 1995.

Recently, Trisha was the recipient of the Pacesetter Award from New York Hospital Queens, the Spirit of Achievement Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Courage Award from Boston's Magic 106.7 Exceptional Women Program, and was an Olympic Torchbearer in New York City.

Today, Trisha speaks about her journey of recovery and healing to groups, including businesses, universities, brain injury associations, sexual assault centers, and hospitals. With her book and lectures, she reaches out to people struggling through recovery from any number of problems, offering hope and possibility. Trisha has also created a website, www.centralparkjogger.org.

Trisha's inspirational speaking topics include:
Teamwork: The Power of Support
Leadership: The Power of Self Knowledge
Peak Performance: The Power of Personal Responsibility

Upcoming Events
Trisha Meili will be speaking or appearing at numerous events in the coming year. A sample of upcoming events follows.
 

May 2010

Luzerne County Community College
Commencement Exercises

Wachovia Arena
255 Highland Park Boulevard
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702

Contact: Joanie Minor, Assistant to the VP of Development/President
570-740-0344
jminor@luzerne.edu

Thursday, May 27, 2010

5th Annual Black Hills Brain Injury Conference
Ramkota Hotel
Rapid City, South Dakota

Contact: Ron Sasso, Director Community Transitions
605-718-8446
rsasso@bhws.com

Thursday, May 13, 2010, 10:30 AM


March 2010

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
30th Annual Conference

Opening Session

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Contact: Marta Martinez, Director Membership & Meetings
240-485-1032
MMartinez@adaa.org

http://www.adaa.org/conference&events/
AnnualConference.asp
, for details

Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:30 PM

University of Baltimore, "Moral Character in Everyday Life"
Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Contact: Alfred
H. Guy, Associate Professor Philosophy, Director Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics
410-837-5322
aguy@ubalt.edu

Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 12.30 PM


January 2010

Woman in Power Luncheon Series to Benefit the YWCA of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Photographic Museum
415 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401


Contact: Amber Scanlan, Client and Community Relations Specialist, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
amber.scanlan@pnc.com

Thursday, January 14, 2010, 11:45 AM


November 2009

SAVI Advocate Training
Mount Sinai Hospital Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program
New York, New York

Contact: Angela Cummings
212-423-2140
angela.cummings@mssm.edu

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:45 AM

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition
Los Angeles Conference Center
Los Angeles, CA

Contact: Teresa Homrich
703-248-4786
homricht@aaps.org

AAPS Meeting and Expo Website

Sunday, November 8, 2009, 5:30 PM

Rotary Club of New York Victory Lunch
The Harvard Club of New York
27 West 44th Street
New York, New York 10036

Contact: David R. Del Monte, President Elect
212-360-2283
delmonte@nyc.rr.com

http://nyrotary.org/ for details

Monday, November 2, 2009, 11:45 AM



October 2009

Achilles Tribute Dinner
Union League Club
38 East 37th Street
New York, New York 10016

Contact: Richard Traum
212-354-0300
http://achillestrackclub.org

Thursday, October 29, 2009, 6:00 PM

Brain Injury Association of New York Journey of Hope Gala
Hard Rock Cafe
1501 Broadway
New York, New York 10036

Contact: Tracey Gittere
(516) 222-0550, ext. 127
tgittere@legendaryevents.net

http://www.bianys.org/events.html#hope for details

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County Annual Appreciation Luncheon & 30th Anniversary Celebration
Black River Valley Club
131 Washington Street
Watertown, New York 13601

Contact: Peggy Randall
Mon - Fri: 8:45 AM - 4:15 PM
315-782-3794

Thursday, October 8 2009, 11:45 AM

The Woman's Club of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Annual Fundraising Luncheon
Indian Trail Club
830 Franklin Lakes Road
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, 07417

Contact: Ann Swist amswist@prodigy.net

Tuesday, October 6, 2009. 11:45 AM

Minneapolis Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center
Grand Rounds
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Contact: Dan Holland, Ph.D., MPH, ABPP
daniel.holland@va.gov

Friday, October 2, 2009, 8:30 AM

Toast of the Town Breakfast Fundraiser for Normandale Community College Foundation
The Metropolitan
5418 Wayzata Boulevard
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55416

Contact: Mary Kaeding
mary.kaeding@comcast.net

Thursday, October 1 2009, 8:00 AM



September 2009

15th Annual Patient Care Conference sponsored by The Neuroscience Group and ThedaCare
Best Western Bridgewood Resort & Conference Center 1000 Cameron Way
Neenah, Wisconsin 54956

Contact: Cathy West, APNP
cathy.west@neurosciencegroup.com

Friday, September 25, 2009, 3:00 PM

DePaul University
Department of Management, College of Commerce

Chicago, Illinois

Contact: Scott Young, Ph.D., Department Chair
SYOUNG16@depaul.edu

Monday, September 14, 2009


July 2009

Achilles Hope & Possibility 5K Race
Capital Square
100 State Street
Corner State and W. Miflin
Madison, Wisconsin

Contact: Kim Virden, Chapter Founder
kimberly.virden@teldta.com

Click here for details

Sunday, July 26, 2009, 1:00 PM


June 2009

7th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race
Central Park
New York, New York

Website

Sunday, June 28, 2009, 8:30 AM

Brigham and Women's Hospital Neuroscience Nursing Conference
Joseph B Martin Conference Center
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Contact: Shaun Golden, RN, BSN, CNRN
sgolden@partners.org

Thursday, June 11, 2009, 7:00 AM


April 2009

STARS Annual Border Issues Conference
El Paso Marriott Hotel
1600 Airway Blvd
El Paso, Texas

Contact: Erica Saldivar
915-533-7700
stars2erica@yahoo.com

Click here for details.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 12:00 PM

Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English: Writing Conference
Seton-La Salle High School
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Contact: John Manear, Executive Director
412-561-3583
jmanear@aol.com

Thursday, April 23, 2009, 8:30 AM

The Fleet & Family Support Center
Leadership Event for Officers and Commands
Naval Submarine Base
Kings Bay, Georgia

Contact: Betsey Larcom
betsey.larcom@navy.mil

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Safe Haven - Crisis and Recovery Center for Sexual Assault
Celebrating Our Journey - 1st Annual Dinner to benefit Safe Haven
Club LeConte
Knoxville, Tennessee

Contact: Jane Peoples, Executive Director
865-558-9040
info@safehavencenter.org

Click here for details.

Thursday, April 2, 2009, 6:00 PM


March 2009

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
Rio All Suites Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada

Contact: Jacki Van Oort
480-706-1923
jvanoort@connect2amc.com

Click here for details (PDF)

Sunday, March 29, 2009, 8:00 AM

Indiana State Conference on Sexual Violence
Adams Mark Hotel
2455 Executive Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana

Contact: Anita Carpenter, CEO
317-423-0233
Click here for details (PDF)

Friday, March 27, 2009, 9:00 AM


November 2008

Suffield Academy
School-wide Assembly on Faith
Suffield, Connecticut

Contact: Charles Cahn, Headmaster
860-386-4402

Monday, November 10, 2008, 12:00 PM

SAVI Advocate Training
Mount Sinai Hospital Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program
New York, New York

Contact: Angela Cummings
212-423-2140
angela.cummings@mssm.edu

Saturday, November 8, 2008, 11:30 AM


October 2008:

Achilles Tribute Dinner
Union League Club
New York, New York

Contact: Richard Traum
212-354-0300
http://achillestrackclub.org

Thursday, October 30, 2008, 6:00 PM

San Antonio Spurs Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk
AT&T Center
San Antonio, Texas

Contact: Mary Bryant
212-354-0300
mbryantachilles@aol.com

Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8:30 AM

Entrepreneur Organization, Silicon Valley Chapter
San Jose, California

Contact: Randy Zechman
408-590-7350
conciergeservices@usa.net

Thursday, October 16, 2008, 6:00 PM

The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
34th North American Victim Assistance Conference

Annual Banquet
Louisville, KY

Contact: Jennifer Recktenwald
502-815-3877
jrecktenwald@appriss.com
Click here for details.

Thursday, October 2, 2008


September 2008:

Transforming Adversity: A Day of Inspiration, Hope and Healing
Wainwright House
Rye, New York

Click here for details.

Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Transforming Adversity: A Day of Inspiration, Hope and Healing
Aviana Retreat Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Click here for details.

Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM


September 2008:

Victim Service Center of Orange County Annual Fundraiser
Orlando Science Center
Orlando, Florida

Click here for details.

Thursday, August 28, 5:30 PM


June 2008

6th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race
Central Park
New York, New York

Website

Sunday, June 22, 2008, 8:30 AM


April 2008

Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
23rd Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury
St. Cloud Civic Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota
(Ms. Meili's 4:15 address is open to the public)

Brochure (PDF):
http://www.braininjurymn.org/org-pdf/CONF-2008-Registration.pdf

Thursday April 17, 2008, 4:15 PM

Mayo Clinic Rochester
Spirituality Grand Rounds

for Mayo Clinic staff, colleagues and local associates
Rochester, Minnesota

Contact: Dean Marek
marek.dean@mayo.edu
507-266-7283

Friday, April 18, 2008, 12:00 PM

Tedy and Heidi Bruschi's Night of Inspiration
Boston Seaport Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts

Click here for details.
Contact: Zachary Blackburn
Zachary.Blackburn@heart.org
508-935-3962

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 6:30PM


March 2008

Transforming Adversity: A Day of Inspiration, Hope and Healing
Wainwright House
Rye, New York

Click here for details.

Saturday
March 1, 2008
10:00am - 4:30pm


November 2007

San Antonio Spurs Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk
AT&T Center
San Antonio, Texas

Click here for details.

Sunday, November 18, 2007, 8:30 AM


September 2007

Methodist Hospital Dinner
Mutual of Omaha Dome

33rd & Dodge Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Contact: Deb Ahl
402-341-4807

Friday, September 28, 2007, 5:30 PM


June 2007

Fourth National Sexual Assault Response Team Training Conference Promoting Justice, Health and Hope
website

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina
Tampa, Florida

Friday, June 1, 2007, 8:30 AM

Pennsylvania Emergency Nurses Association Annual Conference

Sheraton Station Square
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Contact: Michele Buraczewski RN, MSN, CEN
412-232-8168
mburaczewski@mercy.pmhs.org

Friday, June 8, 2007, 11:00 AM

Achilles Hope & Possibility Race
website
Amputee Coalition of America Conference

Sheraton Station Square
Atlanta, Georgia

Sunday, June 17, 2007, 8:00 AM

5th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race
website

Central Park
New York, New York

Sunday, June 24, 2007, 8:30 AM


April 2007

Family Support Services Annual Luncheon
www.fss-ama.org

Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza
401 South Buchanan
Amarillo, Texas 79101

Contact: Joette Campbell, 806-342-2503

Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 11:45 AM

Rape Crisis of the Southern Tier Sexual Assault Awareness Dinner
www.rcst.org

Radisson Hotel
125 Denison Pkwy East
Corning, NY 14830

Contact: Nicole Drum
607-296-0220 ext. 304

nicole.drum@ppsfl.org

Saturday, April 28, 2007, 6:00 PM


March 2007

Women for Women
"Speaking Out"

Mt. Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program
Mt. Sinai Hospital
New York, New York

Contact: Angela Cummings, 212-423-2149

angela.cummings@mssm.edu

Monday, March 12, 2007, 1:00 PM

Traumatic Brain Injury Day Program
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
Bronx, New York

Contact: Charlene Bang


charlene.bang@va.gov

Monday, March 26, 2007, 1:30 PM


November 2006

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
New York, New York

Contact: Achilles Track Club
212-354-0300

Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 6:00 PM

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Bearcat Ball
Tree of Life Award

Chicago Merchandise Mart
Chicago, Illinois

Contact: John Scully
312-904-4548

Saturday, November 4, 2006, 6:00 PM


October 2006

Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Sheraton Station Square
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Website

Contact: Cathy Dolhi
412-673-6660 x226

Friday, October 6, 2006, 10:00 AM

18th Annual Vermont Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
The Killington Grand Resort & Conference Center
Killington, Vermont
Brochure (PDF)

Contact: Robin Castle
802-241-3719
robin.castle@dail.state.vt.us

Thursday, October 12, 2006, 9:15 AM

4th Annual Heads Held High Walk for Brain Injury Awareness
Jamaica Pond
Boston, Massachusetts

Contact: Maureen Butler
800-669-7266 x2114

Saturday, October 14, 2006, 10:00 AM


September 2006

Brain Injury Association of Indiana
25th Anniversary

Radisson Hotel Indianapolis Airport
Indianapolis, Indiana
Brochure (PDF)

Contact: Lindsay Meyer
301-356-7722

Thursday, September 21, 2006, 8:30 AM


August 2006

4th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race
Central Park
New York, New York
Website

Sunday, August 6, 2006, 8:30am


June 2006

New York State Broadcasters Association
2006 Carol Reilly Award

Sagamore Resort Hotel
Lake George, New York
Website

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Harvard Medical School Graduation
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Class of 2006

Harvard Club of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts

Friday, June 23, 2006, 5:00 PM


May 2006

Easter Seals Goodwill Industries
37th Annual Meeting

Branford, Connecticut

Thursday, May 11, 2006, 3:30 PM

Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOSCA) Luncheon
Kansas City, Missouri

Contact: June Chalfant, Development Director
jchalfant@mosca.org
816-931-4527 X240

Friday, May 5, 2006; 11:30 AM

Nevada Women's Fund Women of Achievement Luncheon
Website

Reno, Nevada

Contact: Denise Yoxsimer, Executive Director
denise@nevadawaomensfund.org
775-786-2335

Tuesday, May 16, 2006; 12:00 PM

The National Center for Victims of Crime
2006 Leadership Award
Bryant Park Grill

New York, New York

Contact: Louise Andrews, Development and Events Coordinator
landrews@ncvc.org
202-467-8700

Wednesday, May 24, 2006; 6:00 PM


April 2006

The Retreat Annual Luncheon
New York, New York
Website

Contact: Kimberley Nichols, Development Associate
kim@theretreatinc.org
631-329-4398

Wednesday, April 5, 2006; 12:00 PM


March 2006

Girls Scouts Chesapeake Bay Women of Distinction
Wilmington, Delaware

Contact: Audrey Boys
302-778-0295

Wednesday, March 7, 2006; 4:00 PM


February 2006

Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island Annual Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island

Contact: Sharon Brinkworth, Executive Director
sharon@biaofri.org
401-461-6599

Wednesday, February 8, 2006; 9:00 AM

Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Tribute to Courage Gala
Pomona, California

Contact: Gina Johnson, Executive Director
gjohnson@casacolina.org
909-450-0129

Saturday, February 18, 2006; 7:00 PM


December 2005

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spaulding Society Dinner
Boston, Massachusetts

Contact: Steven Patrick
sapatrick@partners.org
617-573-2921

Monday, December 5, 2005


November 2005

Achilles Track Club Annual Tribute Dinner
Tavern on the Green
New York, New York

Contact: Dick Traum
212-354-0300

Thursday, November 3, 2005

Family Support Center of New Jersey
2005 National Caregiver's Conference
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Website

Contact: Enza Jacobowitz
enza.jacobowitz@fscnj.org
732-528-8080

Friday, November 4, 2005

Allegheny General Hospital
Education Day -- Trauma
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Friday, November 18, 2005


October 2005

Brain Injury Association of Delaware Annual Conference
Sheraton Hotel
Dover, Delaware

Contact: Gail Launay
gr8fulgail@bwave.com
302-226-5232

Wednesday, October 19. 2005

California Governor & First Lady's Conference on Women & Families
Long Beach, California
Website

Thursday, October 27, 2005


September 2005

Network of Executive Women Annual Leadership Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
Website

Tuesday, September 27, 2004


June 2005

Brain Injury Association of New York State Annual Conference
Albany Marriott Hotel
Albany, NY
Contact: Judith Avner, Esq.
518-459-7911
info@bianys.org

Thursday, June 9
8:30 AM


May 2005

Fairfield Network of Executive Women (www.fnew.org)
Westport, Connecticut

Wednesday, May 4
7:00 PM

Achilles Track Club Book Club
New York, New York

Saturday, May 7
12:00 PM

Sacred Heart Academy
Stamford, Connecticut

Tuesday, May 10
12:45 PM

Builders of Hope Breakfast
Clifford Beers Clinic
New Haven, Connecticut
Contact: Maddy Tannenbaum
203-772-1270 X258
mtannenbaum@cliffordbeers.org

Thursday, May 12
8:00 AM

Women's Health Expo
Kingston, NY
Contact: Dr. Deborah Karnasiewicz
womensexpo@hotmail.com
www.womenshealthexpo.com

Saturday, May 14
12:00 PM

Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Annual Conference
Sheraton Eatontown Hotel and Conference Center
Eatontown, New Jersey
Contact: Joanna Boyd
732-1002
jboyd@bianj.org

Thursday, May 19
9:15 AM


April 2005

2nd Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
St. Joseph's Hospital Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, Arizona

Tuesday, April 5
3:00 PM

Plug Power Inc. Leader's in Service Program
Albany, NY

Wednesday, April 6
7:00 PM

Annual Candlelight Observance for National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Chamber of Commerce Building
Washington, DC

Thursday, April 7
6:30 PM

Annual Hope & Possibility Lecture Series
An Evening with Mehmet Oz, M.D.

Westin Stamford Hotel
Stamford, Connecticut

Wednesday, April 13
4:30 PM

Victim's Right's Rally
State Capital
Frankfurt, Kentucky

Thursday, April 14
2:00 PM

Brain Injury Association of Kentucky Annual Conference
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky

Friday, April 15
8:45 AM

Providence Health System's Leadership Excellence Forum
Dolce Skamania Lodge
Stevenson, Washington

Thursday, April 27
12:00 PM