Jamie Schanbaum was a University of Texas student when she contracted meningitis in 2008. After two days in the hospital, Jamie was diagnosed with meningitis, and given only a twenty percent chance of survival. Jamie ultimately was faced with the difficult decision to amputate her lower legs and all fingers.

Today, Jamie is a passionate advocate for vaccination for meningitis. In 2009, then-Texas Governor Rick Perry signed the Jamie Schanbaum Act, mandating meningitis vaccination for college students. With her mother, Jamie founded the J.A.M.I.E. Group (Joint Advocacy of Meningococcal Information & Education), supporting continued work toward meningitis prevention. 

In addition to her advocacy, Jamie is an accomplished cyclist, having competed with the U.S. Paralympic Cycling Team. Jamie works in sales and currently lives with her husband, Chris, and their dog, Billie Jean, in Austin, Texas.

 Dr. Iriny Salib  who is a vaccines researcher and educator, works at GSK as a Field Medical Liaison supporting vaccines. Passionate about immunizations, she uses her vast experience and medical knowledge to educate, inform  and simplify medical concepts. She works towards helping all individuals have access to CDC recommended vaccines and immunization information.  Dr. Salib earned her doctorate of pharmacy degree from Temple University in Philadelphia and has worked in various clinical pharmacy settings before coming to GSK in 2011.

Learn more The J.A.M.I.E Group,
- Ask2BSure Campaign
- CDC Information on Meningitis B