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Embracing a Career Change

Discover how one executive took on the challenge of a career change after migraine disease derailed her original plan.

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Expert Guest: Alicia Torborg, Executive Director for the Association of Migraine Disorders

Discover how one executive took on the challenge of a career change after migraine disease derailed her original plan.

Questions Answered in this Webcast:

  • – Why did you have to change careers due to migraine? What was the disease progression like for you?
  • – How did you manage migraine attacks at work?
  • – What drove your decisions on how you managed migraine in the workplace? (did you tell your boss, co-workers, HR, etc)
  • – What was your journey to migraine advocacy work?
  • – Many people with chronic migraine have to change their career paths and their life paths. How was that for you?
  • – How do you balance work and your migraine disease now?
  • – Stress is a major trigger for many, especially these days- how do you handle stress?
  • – What advice do you have for those living and working with migraine today?

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Alicia Torborg

Alicia joined the Association of Migraine Disorders in 2016 as the Executive Director, responsible for the strategic growth of the organization. While her background is in finance and project management, she discovered the non-profit world through her doctor that was treating her for migraine. Working with the migraine community and maintaining strong relationships among peers, donors, industry and media is where she thrives. Since Alicia has lived with migraine for most of her life, she is often sought after as a trusted source for providing patient perspectives and industry insights. Since joining the Association of Migraine Disorders, she has raised over a million dollars in sponsorships and grants. 

Prior to her current role, she worked for Fidelity Investments as the Director of Quality and Process Improvement. She held numerous leadership positions both locally and nationally serving as a Vice President at Key Bank and Nation’s Credit.

A New York native, Alicia now lives in Rhode Island and is a wife and proud mother of two adult children. When she’s not working, she enjoys all types of outdoor activities and has competed in several triathlons.

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