Each year our staff assist hundreds of families that walk through our red doors. Led by our Board of Directors, we are united by our passion and purpose: ensuring no one has to face cancer or grief alone.
Board of Directors

Brad Comment, Chair
The Right Place

Stephanie Setterington, Vice Chair
Varnum LLP

Danielle Brown. Secretary
Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Jeff Gurney, Treasurer
Van Andel Institute

Michael Bohnsack
Bohnsack & Associates

Scott Grinwis
Applied Innovation

Kaleena Gonzalez
The Christman Company

Janet Nisbett
Retired, Previously Fifth Third Bank

James Peacock III
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc

Brian Picardat
Retired, Formerly Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority

Eduardo Rodriguez
Mel Trotter

Kate Skaggs
The WinMatt Group

Michelle Stevenson
Davenport University

Dave Veneklase, Chair
Davenport University
Staff Leadership Team

Wendy J. Wigger, President
Ext. 132 | [email protected]

Shawn Campbell, Vice President of Fund Development & Engagement
Ext. 137 | [email protected]

Leigh Conard, Vice President of Finance & Corporate Operations Director
Ext. 112 | [email protected]

Clare Portinga, LMSW Vice President of Program
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Hannah Dayton, Director of Brand Awareness & Communications
Ext. 120 | [email protected]

Lindsay Jousma, LMSW Director of Program Operations & Relations
Ext. 125 | [email protected]

Mitch Neubert, Director of Major Gifts & Corporate Partnerships
Ext. 111 | [email protected]
Staff

Zack Berends, Events & Festival Manager
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Mark Dillon, Building & Grounds Manager
Ext. 122 | [email protected]

Pam Denny, Kitchen Coordinator
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Philip Dezern, MSW Program Staff
Ext. 133 | [email protected]

Auna Dwelle-Olson, Program & Clubhouse Coordinator
Ext. 134 | [email protected]

Chelsey Faust, Childhood Coordinator
Ext. 117 | [email protected]

Chelsey Golden, Housekeeper
Ext. 106 | [email protected]

Deb Graham, Administrative Staff
Ext. 102 | [email protected]

Wendy Jones, Technology Coordinator
Ext. 140 | [email protected]

Maureen McKenzie, LLMSW Program Staff
Ext. 107 | [email protected]

Beth Nelson, MSW Clinical Manager
Ext. 109 | [email protected]

Sandi Oosse, LMSW Program Staff
Ext. 131 | [email protected]

Alli Rivas, SHRM-SCP Human Resource Generalist
Ext. 135 | [email protected]

Julie Petrie, MA Program Staff
Ext. 139 | [email protected]

Beth Shepherd, LMSW Program Staff
Ext. 118 | [email protected]

Tracey Whiting, LMSW Minority Program Coordinator
Ext. 104 | [email protected]

Chris VanRaalte, Finance Assistant
Ext. 112 | [email protected]