Brain Storm is written by Tammy Rome, a headache disorders patient advocate. Tammy is former mental health therapist, disabled by Migraine and Cluster Headache. Not being one to give up, Tammy found a way to use her disability to engage the most rewarding work of her life.

Tammy also collaborates with other patient advocates at organizations dedicated to improving the lives of migraine and cluster headache patients. Since 2014, has been writing articles and moderating social media for Migraine.com. In May 2016, she was offered the opportunity to serve as Sr. Vice President of The Cluster Headache Support Group (CHSG), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of cluster headache patients. In June 2016 she was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the American Headache and Migraine Association (AHMA) where she is responsible for member recruitment and retention.