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2026 Speaker Bios

Sarah Ring, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST

When "Mild" Lasts: Understanding and Managing Prolonged Recovery After Concussion
Sarah Ring Sarah Ring is a senior therapist in the Speech-Language Pathology Department at Sanford Health Fargo, where she has provided cognitive, communication, and dysphagia services for 29 years. Sarah has a special interest in acquired brain injury rehabilitation and concussion management across pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. Her clinical practice has spanned acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings, including coordinated care clinics. Sarah earned the designation of Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer from the Brain Injury Association of America in 2019 and was nominated Certified Brain Injury Specialist of the Year in 2021 by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network. Sarah is an active board member of the North Dakota Brain Injury Advisory Council and serves as an instructor in the Department of Speech Language Hearing Sciences at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Sarah feels that it is a privilege to work with patients and families from across the region on their journey to recovery after brain injury.

Michelle Keller, PT, MPT, CEEAA, EdD

Beyond the Blur: Evidence-Based Vestibular Interventions for mTBI/Concussion
Dr. Michelle Keller is a 2003 graduate of the University of Mary with a master's in physical therapy. She has furthered her education, obtaining a certified competency in vestibular rehabilitation in 2013 from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2017, she became a certified exercise expert for aging adults through the APTA and Academy of Geriatrics. She advanced this knowledge and in 2017 became a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatrics through the APTA. Dr. Keller holds additional certifications including LSVT BIG® (2013) and V2FIT® in concussion management (2019). In 2019, Dr. Keller transitioned to higher education as a full-time faculty member at the University of Mary and obtained her Doctor of Educational Leadership and Practice from the University of North Dakota (UND) in August 2022. She is an active member of the APTA, both the Academy of Geriatrics and the North Dakota chapter. She has served as a member of the continuing education committee for the North Dakota Physical Therapy Association since 2020.

Shylah Schauer, ND

Integrative Approaches to Brain Injury: Evidence and Emerging Therapies
Shylah Schauer Dr. Shylah Schauer is a naturopathic physician, speaker, and healthcare entrepreneur specializing in gastroenterology and the gut-brain-microbiome axis. She is the founder and medical director of Sustainable Medicine, an integrative telehealth practice focused on digestive health, mental health, and chronic disease. Dr. Schauer is recognized for her expertise in the relationship between the microbiome, neurological function, and mental health. She frequently presents to healthcare professionals and community audiences on topics including digestive health, the gut-brain connection, neuroinflammation, and personalized medicine. She is also the founder of Microbiome Health Tech, where she is developing innovative digital health solutions designed to improve access to personalized digestive healthcare.

Scott Ramsay, PhD, RN

Integrative Approaches to Brain Injury: Evidence and Emerging Therapies
Dr. Scott Ramsay, a member of Métis Nation BC, is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia (UBC), having completed his PhD in Nursing in 2023. His research focus areas include access and utilization of the healthcare system for children and adolescents with a concussion, with a strong focus on injury prevention. As a primary focus of this work, he primarily focuses on equity-deserving groups. Currently, he is a member of the Research Leadership Council at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and co-lead of the Indigenous Child Health Knowledge Super Hub. Dr. Ramsay works clinically as a nurse clinician in outpatient neurology at BC Children's Hospital.

Jennifer Lundine, PhD, CCC-SLP

Helping Young Children After Acquired Brain Injury: Best Practices in Identification and Intervention
Jennifer Lundine Dr. Jennifer Lundine is an associate professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State University and a clinical researcher at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She has over a decade of experience working as a speech-language pathologist on a pediatric rehabilitation unit. Her clinical, teaching, and research interests include cognitive-communication disorders associated with complex pediatric medical conditions, such as acquired brain injury (ABI). Specifically, her research focuses on improving gaps in access to and utilization of services designed to support children and adolescents with ABI and identifying specific approaches that would improve assessment and treatment practices following pediatric ABI. She serves on the Board of Governors for the International Pediatric Brain Injury Society and is a co-chair for the National Association of State Head Injury Administrator's Collaborative on Children's Brain Injury.

Kiki Grenning, MS, OTRl/L, CPRCS

Building Capacity & Sustainability Through Tier 1 Concussion Management in Schools
Kiki Grenning, MS, OTR/L, CPRCS, is a board-certified occupational therapist and certified primitive reflex integration clinical specialist who currently serves as the senior brain injury consultant for the Colorado Department of Education. Kiki has over 12 years of experience in the field, bringing a deep commitment to client-centered, holistic, and evidence-based intervention. Her clinical expertise centers on vision, brain injury, and reflex integration – areas that have shaped her professional focus and passion. Her mission is to continue to advocate for functional, inclusive practices that support meaningful outcomes for all learners.

Liam Ghahreman, BS

"I'm Fine, Ref": Concussion Underreporting and the Culture of Playing Through Symptoms in Youth Sports
Liam Ghahreman is a medical student at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences with interests in trauma surgery, neurotrauma, and traumatic brain injury. He has been involved in brain injury-related research and advocacy, including work focused on pediatric traumatic brain injury and concussion awareness. In addition to his medical training, over half a decade of experience as a soccer referee with the United States Soccer Federation and the American Youth Soccer Organization, which has given him a firsthand view of how head injuries are recognized, minimized, or missed on the sideline. His presentation, "I'm Fine, Ref," combines his perspective as a medical student and referee to explore concussion underreporting, youth sports culture, and the moments before injured athletes ever reach formal medical care.