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Ann Marie O'Connor

Councilor for The Town of Oyen
Town of Oyen, Alberta
Country or state 
Canada (Alberta)
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Global
City 
Oyen
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Monterrey

Personal Details

Current position (4)

Councilor for The Town of Oyen

Town of Oyen, Alberta

International Speaker/Epilepsy Advocate/Author

I Beat Epilepsy!

Education Assistant

Prairie Rose School Division

Education Assistant

Parkland School Division

Achievements (1)
Award of Excellence 2021

I received the Significant Achievement Award for the City of Spruce Grove in 2021. My speaking internationally, nationally and locally have been absolutely rewarding experiences, I am looking forward to many more speaking opportunities.

Degrees (2)
Non Violnt Crisis Intervention, LLI - Leveled Literacy Intervention, ADHD Management
Parkland School Division
2015 to 2017
Emergency Medical Dispatch
Professional Medical Association in Alberta, Canada
2011 to 2012

Bio

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A Voice for Epilepsy

ANN MARIE O’CONNOR

Passionate - Motivator – Inspiring

www.ibeatepilepsy.com

Ann Marie O’Connor is an internationally recognized epilepsy advocate, author, and motivational speaker. After overcoming epilepsy through a Left Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy at the University of Alberta Hospital, she has spent over 19 years sharing her story to inspire, educate, and support those affected by the disorder.

Ann has spoken at conferences in Canada, the USA, Spain, the UK, and South Africa, and her next keynote will be in Dubai in April 2026. Known for her warm, approachable, and engaging style, she encourages meaningful conversation and connection in every presentation.

Her talks cover a wide range of topics, including overcoming stigma, living a normal life with epilepsy, parenting with epilepsy, working while managing the disorder, and her advocacy work and books. Ann’s story of resilience, positivity, and empowerment makes her a dynamic and inspiring addition to any event.

Bio #2

Presentations

Presentations (9)
A Voice for Epilepsy - London, England

Neuroscience & Brain Disorders Conference in London, England
April 7-9, 2025
Invited Keynote Speaker

TD Insurance - Epilepsy Awareness Month

I was the Keynote Speaker for the TD Insurance Virtual Interview on March 22, 2023! I shared my story, about living with and beating Epilepsy with individuals across North America(Canada/USA).

Voice for Epilepsy

I was a Keynote Speaker at the Mental Health & Women's Well Being Conference in New York April 2023!

International Speaker - Epilepsy and Brain Disorders - Cape Town, S.A

I was invited to be the Keynote Speaker for the Word Congress on Epilepsy and Brain Disorders November 2018 in Cape Town, S.A!

Speaker - A Voice for Epilepsy

Neurology and Therapeutics Conference
March 27-28 2017
Madrid, Spain

Edmonton Womens Show - Guest Speaker

I was honoured to be a guest speaker at the Edmonton Womens Show Feb 2017

Public Speaker for Dr.Elliott School

I spoke at Dr.Elliott School in Linden Alberta about my experience with Epilepsy and surgery.
April 24, 2017

Speaker - A Voice for Epilepsy

Brain Disorders and Therapeutics Conference
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Oct 26 - 28 2016

Speaker - Let's Talk About Epilepsy

International Conference on Epilepsy and Treatment
Sept 21 -22 2015
Baltimore, USA

Past talks (5)
Voice for Epilepsy - Keynote Speaker
Mental Health and Women's Well Being Conference
New York, New York
April 10, 2023
Epilepsy - My Story
TD Insurance - Epilepsy Awareness Month Keynote Speaker
Virtual - Fireside Chat Canada/USA
March 22, 2023
I Beat Epilepsy!
World Congress on Epilepsy and Brain Disorders
Cape Town, Africa
November 22, 2018
A Voice for Epilepsy
Rural Women's Conference
Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada
November 8, 2022
A Voice for Epilepsy
International Conference on Psychiatry, Epilepsy and Neurology
New York, USA
April 11, 2023
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  • Videos (2)
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  • Press information (2)
E-Action® Leader - Ann
Ann Gillie on Breakfast Television
The UNSTOPPABLE Boy With Down Syndrome
The UNSTOPPABLE Boy With Down Syndrome
Award of Excellence for the City of Spruce Grove 2022
Award of Excellence for the City of Spruce Grove 2022
haring my story!
haring my story!
Cape Town, S.A Nov 2018
Cape Town, S.A Nov 2018
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Believe it or not, socks get people talking! — Oyen Echo
Epilepsy: My Story — Oyen Echo

Books & Articles (8)

If walls Could Talk: Don't let epilepsy control you!
2010
Let's Talk About Epilepsy
2012
I Beat Epilepsy
Scholars Press,
2019
The UNSTOPPABLE Boy With Down Syndrome
Kindle Publishing,
2025
Epilepsy Needs to be Talked About!
A Voice for Epilepsy - Conference in Chicago, USA
Epilepsy Needs to be talked about, who wants to go first?
From Epilepsy Survivor to lobal Voice of Hope!

Expertise (10)

Health & Well-being
Education
Leadership
Overcoming Obstacles Surviving Brain surgery Women and Epilepsy Sex and Seizures My books Children and Epilepsy Growing up with a disorder

Awards & certifications (2)

Integrity Award
Rotary Club Stony Plain, Alberta
2012
Certificate of Recognition
World Congress on Epilepsy and Brain Disorders - Cape Town, S.A
2018

Reviews

Testimonials (5)
  • I had the privilege of hearing Ann Marie speak at the World conference on Epilepsy and Brain Disorders in November 2018. Her story of recovery from intractable Epilepsy was truly inspirational. Her outgoing personality, empathy and her ability to interact with people from many diverse backgrounds were exceptional. I would value the opportunity to present at other conferences with her in the future and would highly recommend her as a speaker.
    Claire Lownie, Psychiatrist, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • It was an honor to listen to Ann Marie speak to students at Dr. Elliott School about her journey with Epilepsy. She was inspiring, informative, and interesting. Students enjoyed learning about the brain and what a person with Epilepsy experiences. They loved the question and answer segment at the end of the presentation. As a whole, students left her presentation with more awareness, understanding and empathy towards people with Epilepsy. As well, she provided all of our students with age appropriate resources to take home to further their learning. Thank you Ann Marie for connecting with our community and sharing your story!
    Cathy (Borthwick) Price, Golden Hills School Division #75, Linden, Alberta
  • As both a long time corporate speaker and an executive of a non-profit epilepsy organization it is my privilege to write this recommendation and to know Ann Marie. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious! Along with this her life experiences and talent make her a top candidate for your speaking engagement. I would be happy to communicate with you at any time regarding my sincere recommendation of her. I know your audience will work away energized and inspired.
    Chuck Carmen, Executive Director at Epilepsy Association of Central Florida
  • Ann Marie is a passionate ambassador, author and public speaker. Her books are a real inspiration to everybody dealing with epilepsy. She motivates people to not give up but look at the bright side of life. I fully support her aim to get more global attention for epilepsy: ‘Let’s talk about Epilepsy’.
    Wim van Hoogdalem, Coach/Consultant at VluchtelingenWerk Oost Nederland
  • Ann speaks from the heart! Her personal experience has given her an awareness that is often unmatched and has helped her navigate a very complex journey. When working with Ann, we discovered a passionate and sincere woman who wanted nothing more than to be helpful and giving.
    Gary Collins, Epilepsy Canada
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I've been told that my personality & my passion to help others is contagious!

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