Roy Kessel has been at the forefront of the fight against concussions. In 2011, he launched SportsBrain as one of the earliest organizations focusing on this fight.  He launched SportsBrain in 2011 with the specific goal of helping youth sports organizations and high schools implement concussion management programs.

In 2013, he launched the Concussion Support Network based on his recognition that there was a great need for a system to help provide emotional support and connection for those individuals who have suffered brain injuries and concussions.