Board of Directors
| Jeffrey Porter Chairman |
Jeff is the father to Abby (born 2002) with PWS. He helps run PWSA of Colorado and is a key champion of their brand and awareness initiatives. Jeff also sits on the board of the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, a fast-growing organization focused on advancing research on PWS. Professionally, Jeff is the Vice President & General Manager of Mobile People Inc. Prior to this position, Jeff has held Business Development and Marketing positions at DexMedia (acquired by RHD) and was also the Director of IT Development at NTT/Verio. |
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| Lynette Hosler President |
Lynette is the mother to Jennifer (born 1993) with PWS, Sarah, and Haley. Jennifer is a shining example of how proper treatments and care can eliminate many of the issues that plague our children with PWS. Often consulted for her knowledge and experience in parenting children with PWS, Lynette has been an invaluable resource for many in Colorado an elsewhere across the US. Professionally, Lynette has a degree in elementary education and taught first and second grade. Currently she still substitute teaches in the Jefferson County Public Schools. |
| Gary Hosler Secretary |
Gary is Jen's father and a loving and devoted family man. Gary is a hardworking member of the PWSA team and is often our voice of reason and balance. Professionally, Gary works at Dynamic Solutions International (a computer software/ hardware developer and integrator) as the Manager of Operations. Gary has a BS in Marketing from Colorado State University. |
| Kari Porter Treasurer |
Kari is the mother to Jake, Abby (born 2002) with PWS, Anna, and Lucy. As if managing a child with PWS is not enough, Kari also keeps herself busy by being the main technology developer for both PWSA of Colorado and the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR). Her duties also include being our Treasurer and bookkeeper. When she is not focused on PWS, Kari works at a website developer through her own consulting company, Adam Place Consulting. |
| Robin Grey Vice President |
Mother to Chase (born 2004) with PWS, Robin provides a wealth of executive expertise to PWSA of Colorado. As one of our Vice Presidents, she helps organize PWSA of Colorado's corporate development initiatives as well as reviewing our financial objectives and metrics. Professionally, Robin is Senior Vice President and Treasurer for Level 3, responsible for capital markets activity, treasury operations and investor relations. Previously, Robin served as Senior Vice President of Treasury and Investor Relations. |
| Dr. Todd Porter Scientific Advisor |
Dr. Todd Porter is PWSA of Colorado's medical and scientific advisor. He lends his medical experitise not only to the organization, but also to many of its constituents. Todd also sits on the Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) of PWSA-USA where he helps advise the board on PWS issues germane to primary care. Professionally, Todd is a pediatric M.D. with fellowships in Urgent Care and Pediatric Research. Todd completed his residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He has an M.D. from the University of Virginia and a BS from Wake Forest University. |
| Lori Harry Vice President |
Lori Harry is PWSA of Colorado's event organizer and planner. Lori has impeccable organizational and planning skills which have paid off in all of PWSA of Colorado's fundraising and advocacy activities. Lori is Abby Porter's aunt and pours her heart into PWSA of Colorado and into helping her niece. When Lori is not working for PWSA of Colorado, she is tending to her three young children and family. Professionally, she has a degree in Business and was a developer and technical writer at CGI/AMS for 12 years. |
| Robin Fleischman Vice President |
Robin's focus is on long-term care for children with Prader-Willi syndrome and also support PWSA of Colorado's many new programs. She has two children, with her youngest, Zachary, having Prader-Willi syndrome. Her husband, Mark Greenberg, sits on the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research's board along with Jeff. Professionally, Robin is an urban planner with a specialty in economic development. |
| Kathleen King Vice President |
Kathleen King is the President and CEO of Sewall Child Development Center in Denver, Colorado. Sewall provides early intervention and early education to young children with special needs – including Prader-Willi Syndrome - in settings where they learn and grow with their peers who are developing typically. |
Family Scholarship Program
The PWSACO Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to families and organizations in the Mountain States area that have a direct connection with Prader-Willi syndrome.