Meet New Board Member SeAndrea Ferguson

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SeAndrea Ferguson is a wife, a mom, a teacher, an individual living with myasthenia gravis (MG) and now one of our two new members of Conquer MG’s Board of Trustees. She enjoys listening to music, reading, watching her favorite shows, and spen

ding time with her amazing family and good friends.  

Q: Where do you call home?  

Ferguson: I live in Merrillville, IN.

Q: What is your MG Story?  

Furguson: I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 2003 when I was 18, so I’ve been living with and managing this disease for many years—and yet, I still have days when I struggle. I rest as needed and stay away from stressful situations or people. My family is very supportive, as are my caring and knowledgeable neurologists who help me manage the symptoms.  

Q: What inspired you to join the Conquer MG Board of Trustees?  

Ferguson: Until now, my engagement with Conquer MG has been as support group leader in northwest Indiana. I am eager to step into this new leadership role as a board member to continue helping others navigate the ups and downs of MG, and to help raise awareness of MG through storytelling. Building awareness is proving to move the needle as evidenced by the increasing number of new treatments entering the market. It’s never a good time to be diagnosed with myasthenia gravis but as it happens, now is a good time to be diagnosed. But we need to make it easy for patients and caregivers to find support in their community. 

Alex Randall, Board of Trustees

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Alex has spent several years dedicated to EMG Nerve Conduction Tests in a Neuromuscular Neurology Clinic. While performing diagnostic studies, Alex met many patients newly diagnosed or living with myasthenia gravis. He found inspiration in their day-to-day perseverance through the unique challenges associated with MG.

Alex will graduate medical school in 2026. He enjoys staying connected by volunteering at free local clinics and spending time in support groups, where he can learn from the experiences of patients and their families.

Alex is thrilled to join the Conquer MG community and to help drive positive change and education as far and wide as he can.

Alicia Peconio, Board of Trustees

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Alicia was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis in 2016. She worked in higher education administration for more than 16 years and currently works for Northern Seminary as the Director of Academic Operations/Chief Compliance Officer.

Alicia lives in Elmwood Park, IL with her husband Joe and their puppy Shadow. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, watching movies, and all things coffee.