Rebeccah Wolfkiel joined NASHIA as executive director in January 2018. She brings over 15 years of experience in promoting policies that provide resources for individuals with brain injury and their families. In her role as executive director, she is committed to representing the interests of state governments and supporting the unique and integral role they play within the service delivery system. Previously, Ms. Wolfkiel worked with former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge at the Ridge Policy Group, where she represented NASHIA as a government affairs advisor. Prior to her time at the Ridge Policy Group, she worked on Capitol Hill as legislative director for Congressman Todd Platts, Co-Chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Taskforce.

Judy Dettmer has been working in the field of brain injury for over 30 years. Ms. Dettmer is currently the director for strategic partnerships and a technical assistance lead for the Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance and Resource Center at NASHIA. Ms. Dettmer has worked extensively with adults, children, and family members of individuals with brain injury. She has provided direct and systems consultation to improve the lives of individuals with brain injury. She has also assisted with research efforts related to brain injury and has conducted countless presentations, classes, and seminars on brain injury nationally. Ms. Dettmer has provided technical assistance on topics such as screening on brain injury, developing infrastructure within state systems, criminal and juvenile justice, and developing and managing advisory boards and councils.