DIABETIC YOUTH FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
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The Diabetic Youth Foundation (DYF) is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization DYF is governed by our volunteer Board of Directors, who direct our staff and volunteers to fulfill the mission of the organization. Board members serve 3-year terms (renewable terms) and come from all walks of life and interests. Our current board members are: |
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Dr. Ellen Simpson (one of DYF's Founders), Peter Loewy (DYF Past-President) & Dr. Mary Simon |
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| President | Chris Browne - Chris has served on the board for 3 years and has a been attending camp with his family for many years. Chris is a Portfolio Manager for California Investment Trust. | |||
| Past- President |
Peter Loewy – Peter has served on the board for a little more than 3 years and was President Elect for year prior to becoming President. Peter has a son who has diabetes; his entire family has attended Bearskin Meadow Family Camp for the last 8 years. |
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| Treasurer | Mark McComb – Mark is a partner with KPMG in their audit department. Mark is married and has attended our Family Camp program with his family. | |||
| Secretary | Merilee Silverstein – Merilee has served on the board for almost eight years. She has served in a variety of capacities at DYF, starting as a camper in the late 60’s, a little over a year after she was diagnosed with insulin dependant diabetes. She is also a past President of the DYF Board of Directors. | |||
Board Members at Large |
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| Philip Arndt | Director of Franchising and Government Affairs - Comcast Inc. | |
| Monica Chan | Grant Administrator | |
| Michael Dayton, MSW | Social Worker | |
| Doug Fowler | Broker, Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley | |
| Louis Gagne | Broker, Insurance | |
| Pamela Jenkins, Ph.D. | Family Therapist | |
| Morten Jensen | Principal and Architect | |
| Holly McGarraugh | Divisional Vice Pres., Abbott Diabetes Care | |
| David Parker, DDS | Dentist, Parker Dental Care |
StaffThe staff at DYF is a small group of dedicated professionals who have many years of experience working in the health education and non-profit field. |
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| Executive Director | Mats Wallin | email: wallin@dyf.org |
| Development Director | Paula M. Gogin | email: gogin@dyf.org |
| Medical Director | Dr. Mary Simon | email: marysimonmd@hotmail.com |
| Director Of Programs | Janet Kramschuster | email: kramschuster@dyf.org |
| Business Director | Jenifer Gorton | email: gorton@dyf.org |
| Communications Manager | Genevieve Getman-Sowa | email: getman.sowa@dyf.org |
| Camp Manager | Pip Pipkins | email: pipkins@dyf.org |
| Program Manager | Rebecca Smith | email: smith@dyf.org |
| Special Events Manager | Jessica Rosa | email: rosa@dyf.org |
| Program Registrar | Nancy Moreno | email: moreno@dyf.org |
| Administrative Coordinator | Katelynn Nieters | email: nieters@dyf.org |
| Camp Caretakers | Frank and Nancy Ayers | email: ayers@dyf.org |
Diabetic
Youth Foundation Federal ID# 94-6003673 |