About us
Mission, Vision, Strategy & Values
Mission
The mission of Gamechanger Events is to foster impactful change for individuals and families affected by autism, mental health challenges, and the opioid crisis. We are committed to supporting initiatives that create lasting improvements in these vital areas of community health.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leading force in uniting communities to confront these critical health challenges. By focusing on collective well-being, we aim to build a brighter, more supportive future for all affected individuals.
Strategy
Gamechanger Events act as a catalyst for change, amplifying solutions and championing innovative initiatives. Through collaborative efforts with dedicated organizations on the ground, we enhance the effectiveness of community-driven solutions to address these pressing issues.
Values
We value what is essential in life, such as family, community, and health + well-being for everyone. Our commitment is to the fundamental human connections that bind us all, fostering a culture of care and support across communities.
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Our Priorities
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Opioids, Mental Health, and Vaccines
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Cancer Research
Game Changer Event Series 501(c)(3) works closely with the University of California San Diego, one of eight Cancer Research centers in North America, delivering discoveries with 480+Cancer Center Members, 26 Most highly-cited cancer researchers in the world, 227 Clinical trials currently enrolling cancer patients.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.
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Opioids
Substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. Medically they are primarily used for pain relief, including anesthesia. Other medical uses include suppression of diarrhea, replacement therapy for opioid use disorder, reversing opioid overdose, and suppressing cough.
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Mental Health
Includes emotional and psychological state of mine, plus, social well-being.
Mental Health affects how one thinks, feels, and acts. It also helps determine how one handles stress, relates to others, and makes healthy choices.
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
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Vaccines
Biological preparations that provide active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease.
A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins, or one of its surface proteins.
The agent stimulates the body’s immune system to recognize the agent as a threat, destroy it, and to further recognize and destroy any of the microorganisms associated with that agent that it may encounter in the future.
Meet Our Honorable Members
EXECUTIVE TEAM
James Bryant
Legal Counsel
Shawna Lewis
Bookkeeping
Dorothy McCally
Coordinator & Hospitality
BOARD MEMBERS
Daphne Barak
Founder + President
Serpil Gunasti
VP + Director of Business
Derek Lewis
Treasurer/CPA
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Patrick Evans
MC
Eric B
Emcee
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Gavin Carney
Director of Entertainment
Andrea Migas Lippert
Marketing
Jill Thacker
Sean Pakbaz
Director of Autism Program
Tim Carney
Cameraman Editor
Talha Hassan
Cameraman Editor
Pathik Sopariwala
Webmaster
Nazmul Haque
Webmaster
Radoslav Iliyev
Grafic Artist
Monica Carney
Production Assistant
Award Recipients
Dr. Anne Wallace
Dr. Bryan Clary
Dr. Catheryn Yasar
Dr. Rebecca Shatsky
Dr. Mohammad Eghtedari
Presenters List
Brandon Howard, Singer
Cheryl Hines, Actress
Corey Feldman, Actor
Gary Garver, Radio Host
Ivelin Giro, Actress
Rachelle Carson – Begley, Actress
Honorable Mentions
Abdi Nur
Aquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana, CA
Annette Logan Parker
Arnold Yasar, MD
Arthur Bernstein
Ayse Bilun Keskin
Eden Alpert
Chris Conye, MD
Christopher Macchio
Corinne Buckley
David Ghesser
Douglas McKinney
Elle Ullman
Eric Roberts, Actor
Fred Buckley
Henry James Parker
Humeyra Keskin
Iddo Benzevi
Jeff Stone, Nevada Senator
Karla Bernstein
Kick Kennedy
Kim Brown
Kove Kovalan
Kurt Goodjohn
Leah Safian
Mark Burnes
Mahmood Aqel
Mark Wallace, MD
Mary Gerdts
Michael Campanella
Michel Despras
Mike Taylor
Monica Clary
RFK Jr.
Nicolas Despras
Nikki Davis
Omer Secer
Raya Dize
Roland Ulber
Ron White
Rauf Huseinof
Sema Eghtedary, MD
Shawn Hook
Siggy Figler
Siri Lindley
Steven Biller
Tim Pearson, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Rep.
Todd Meginnes
Tyler Adkison
Victoria Seaman, Las Vegas Councilwoman
William Evans
FALCONS
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