Our Team
We’re proud to be your trusted partner in your journey of living well with epilepsy, and we strive to provide the most updated information and resources possible. We understand that living with seizures can present unique challenges, so our compassionate staff is here to walk alongside you and to provide support for everyone affected by epilepsy.
Please call us at 303-377-9774, email us at info@epilepsycoloradowyoming.org, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Sarah Klein
CEO
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Marcee Aude
VP of Community Initiatives
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Marissa Cardenas
Programs & Communication Manager
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Larissa Hill
Support Services & Engagement Manager
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Marc Homer
Wyoming Director
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Rochelle Kwiatkowski
Director of Development
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Leigh Schommer
Hispanic Outreach Manager
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Layne Wilson
Marketing & Development Manager
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Bergen Hartmann
Administrative Coordinator
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Danielle Miller
Epilepsy Works! Program Director
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Raleigh Cooper
Special Events & Marketing Manager
Board of Directors
The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming’s Board of Directors is a passionate collective of individuals who are responsible for defining the organization’s mission and purpose, setting policy, establishing long-term goals and strategic planning, monitoring general operations, and approving organizational outcomes and allocation of resources. Each person has a direct connection to epilepsy and is committed to helping us empower, connect, and educate our community in order to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy.
Sara Yerkey, President
Evan Crist, President Richard (Chip) Sander, Past President Corey Edwards, Vice President Crystal Eustis, Treasurer Brian Thomas, SecretarySara Beth Bennett
Heidi Berg Brooke Gordon Rep. Iman Jodeh Rachel Peterson Laura Strom, MDHonorary Board Members
Rick Campbell
Steve Franzen Ed Maa, MD Bob PinkertonProfessional Advisory Board
The Professional Advisory Board (PAB) and Foundation program staff work together to ensure that the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado is delivering programs and services that are current, up to date, and relevant to current community needs. The PAB provides support and advice to program staff, assists in the development of new programs, and identifies best practice standards. PAB members also serve as ambassadors for the Foundation’s programs providing a connection to and ongoing exchange of information and referrals with the epilepsy community.
Jacci Bainbridge, PharmD
Mesha Gay Brown, MD
Chad Bush, MD
Marie Collier, MD
Susan Ellor, MD
Laura Friedlander, MD
Michael Johnson, MD
Lesley Kaye, MD
Kelly Knupp, MD
Ed Maa, MD
Danielle McDermott, MD
Matthew Mian, MD
Gaetha Mills, RN, CNRN
Jacob Pellinen, MD – Chair
Shankar Perumal, MD
Ben Ross, MD
Mark Spitz, MD
Chelsey Stillman, PA-C
Stephanie Wagner, RN
Diana Walleigh, MD
David Wheeler, MD
Jared Woodward, DO
Professional Advisory Network
The Professional Advisory Network (PAN) members provide support and advice to program staff, assist in the development of new programs, and serve as expert counsel on an as-needed basis.
Kirsten Bracht, MD
Richard Clemmons, MD
Rhonda Debello, RN
Mark DeFee, LPC
Ro Elgavish, MD
Krista Eschbach, MD
Sheri Friedman, MD
Kimberly Horiuchi, MD
Ricka Messer, MD
Kirsten Nielsen, MD
Brent R. O’Neill, MD
Renee Pazdan, MD
Katie Polovitz, MD
Archana Shrestha, MD
Andrew White, MD
Tom Wodushek, PhD
Alma Yum, MD