Torie Robinson
Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
Biography
With a corporate finance background, after her successful temporal lobectomy in 2013 and continued recovery from psychological diagnoses, Torie has became an active international public speaker and corporate consultant regarding epilepsy, disability, mental health, diversity and inclusion.
Her purposes are to enlighten the uneducated, reduce the stigma held against those with disabilities (particularly epilepsy), and hold organisations accountable for corporate social responsibility when it comes to employment.
Featuring on UK BBC London, 5Live, talkRadio, US Brain Waves Audio and Australian Noongar Radio, Torie’s BBC3 YouTube video in which she featured: “Things Not to Say to Someone with Epilepsy” has been viewed more than half a million times.
Featuring neurological professionals, patients and employers from all over the world, Torie:
- Both founded and frequently writes for both the torierobinson.com and epilepsysparks.com blogs;
- Co-founded the Cheeky Sparks epilepsy podcast;
- Filmed for NHS70
- Works with DWP (UK Government) regarding disability employment;
- Has attended meetings within UK Parliament;
- Is an Epilepsy Action Accredited Volunteer (Trainer), and;
- Has featured in Huffington Post
Torie plays the piano, enjoys communicating to overseas audiences and forever learning more about neurology and cosmology.
Born in the UK, Torie grew up in both England and Australia and has worked for international firms with staff in Europe, Australia, the US and Asia. Torie lives in London with her partner.
Abstract
Abstract : Epilepsy - temporal lobectomy, AEDs and social stigma