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Welcome

to NeuroEdUSA

Bridging the Gap Between Neuroscience and the Community

Welcome to NeuroEduSA, a dedicated nonprofit organization established in 2021. We are driven by a singular, powerful vision: to provide a comprehensive spectrum of educational services that empower individuals and families with essential knowledge about the brain. Through public speaking engagements, educational programs, open discussions, and awareness campaigns, we aim to demystify "The Brain and What We Need to Know".

 

Our Vision

Since our inception, NeuroEdUSA has served as a vital resource for translating complex scientific research into actionable community insights. Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of neurology and neuroscience, specifically focusing on how these fields intersect with education, mental health, and rehabilitation. We believe that by raising awareness, we can better support individuals with different abilities—including autism, ADHD, and various cognitive or motor impairments.

 

Advisory Board Goals

Our Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of NeuroEdUSA. Their primary purpose is to provide expert guidance on our educational curriculum, program development, and the selection of future scientific projects.

 

For the current year, our specific strategic goals include:

  • Strategic Development: Crafting a long-term roadmap to expand our educational reach across South New Jersey, the Philadelphia area, and the broader U.S. community.

  • Implementation of the Education Plan: Launching a robust series of public speaking initiatives designed to bring critical awareness to the challenges faced by children with cognitive impairments and their families.

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    Community Advocacy: Ensuring that our research-based findings in cognitive and applied behavior science are accessible to diverse, multicultural, and multilingual populations.

     

Our Leadership

NeuroEdUSA was founded by world-class experts dedicated to the intersection of medicine and education:

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    Founder: Fatjona R. Lubonja, Ed.D. – A researcher and author specialized in Education, Neuroscience, and Health Education from Columbia University.  Dr. Lubonja is a leading voice in cognitive behavior science and an advocate for children’s health education.

  • Co-Founder: Gentian Toshkezi, MD – A renowned neurosurgeon, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, and Director of Neurosurgery. Dr. Toshkezi is an award-winning clinician recognized for his extensive research in brain regeneration and his commitment to public health education.

     

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our mission. We invite you to consider becoming a part of the NeuroEdUSA nonprofit family as we work to change lives through the power of brain science.

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