Robert (Bob) White has been involved with the Tri-State Brain Aneurysm Support Group for two decades. He suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 1994 while cutting honeysuckle in his yard. In addition to emergency surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital to clip the aneurysm, treatment included clinical trials designed to minimize damage to brain cells and the risk of vasospasm.

He is a past president, treasurer and website manager of the TSBASG, and served on its Steering Committee from 2006-2019 before rejoining in 2025.

Bob spent most of his career as a newspaper journalist, including six years as the

statehouse bureau chief in Columbus, Ohio, for the Cincinnati Post and, from 1992-2007, as its opinion page editor

After The Post ceased publication on Dec. 31, 2007, Bob worked as a communications coordinator and photographer at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College until his retirement in 2016. He has also taught as an adjunct at the University of Cincinnati and Miami University. He lives in Fort Thomas, Ky.

Charlene is a long-time member of the Tri-State Brain Aneurysm Support Group and has served as vice-president and secretary.

Deb Walker is native to the Cincinnati area. After high school, Deb attended Mount St Joseph University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education.  Deb went on to teach elementary,  junior high and coached high school sports for 6 years.  As she moved into her prehospital career, as paramedic/firefighter she continued to teach EMS and fire to new cadets.  Deb began as a volunteer EMT/firefighter for Rossmoyne Fire Department.  As a paramedic and firefighter, she started her full-time job as a Fire Lieutenant and then Fire Captain for Sycamore Township Fire Department.  After years of service as an Assistant Fire Chief for Hamilton Township Fire Department, Deb retired from the fire service. 

During the firefighting days, she was lucky enough to have a fire chief who had a background in education.  He sent her to Clark State for a bridged nursing class where she graduated in 2011 as an RN.  Having a certification in nursing and paramedic permitted her latitude to be flexible in the workforce and was recruited by a deep-water drilling company in Houston, Texas.  For three years, Deb ran their 3-bed hospital where she was the only medical personnel on board the ship in charge of 197 souls.  Upon her return to the states in 2015, she worked as an RN in the emergency department at UC West Chester hospital.  In 2018, she was welcomed to TriHealth as a full-time EMS Coordinator.  In addition to her role at TriHealth, Deb continues to keep her skills up to date while working part-time at a local EMS department. In her spare time,  Deb visits local hospitals with her two therapy dogs: Bailey and Sadie; they love to round with her when she visits the fire departments and emergency departments.

Carly Nunn is a stroke survivor, educator, and passionate advocate for brain aneurysm and AVM awareness. At 21 years old, during her senior year at the University of Cincinnati, Carly survived a ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and stroke. She was admitted to the Neuroscience ICU at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and underwent a craniotomy to remove the AVM. Her recovery began relearning the most basic of skills- a journey that deepened her commitment to supporting other survivors and raising awareness about the realities of stroke in young adults.

Today, Carly teaches English as a second language to adults and serves as a board member of the Tri-State Brain Aneurysm Support Group. She is a proud dog mom who cherishes free time with her family and friends. Carly is dedicated to building a more informed and compassionate community through advocacy, education, and survivor support. She is especially passionate about raising awareness of brain aneurysms, AVMs, and strokes—especially among young adults—and empowering fellow survivors through education, visibility, and support.

Madison is a proud Cincinnati native and graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences. During her undergraduate studies, she served as a lab coordinator in UC's Neurorecovery Lab, where she worked on the HIT Stroke 2 Clinical Trial. It was through this clinical trial that she first became aware of the Tri-State Brain Aneurysm Support Group.

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Madison currently lives on the west side of Cincinnati with her parents, three younger siblings, and their dog named Riley. She is in the process of applying to medical schools, a journey fueled by her lifelong passion for providing support and caring for others and positively impacting their lives. 

Roberta O'Brien Holden is a retired Staff Assistant at Mayfield Brain & Spine. She has worked in the field of Neurosurgery for over 30 years. She has been married to her husband, William, for 25 years and they have 2 daughters, Alexis and Samantha.  She has served on the TSBASG steering committee since 2006. She is passionate about helping patients with brain aneurysms and their caregivers.  She organized the first walk for aneurysm awareness in 2012. She has served as Secretary, Vice President and President. She also oversees the website.