Who We Are

At the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, we know that each person with a brain injury, stroke or concussion is unique – and that you may be facing challenges that others cannot see. Our team understands, and we provide the support, services, and programs you and your loved ones need to succeed.

The Brain Injury Association of Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

What We Believe

Our Vision

That all persons with a brain injury thrive in their community.

Our Mission

To provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need

Why support BIAC?

500K people in Colorado have a brain injury and live with a disability.

Board of Directors

Executives

Chair
Rene Mills
Craig Hospital

Co-chair
Amanda Hood
Ogborn Mihm

Treasurer
Doug Laird
Retired from Janus Henderson Group

Secretary
Kimberly Smith
Denver Trial Lawyers

Members

Mike Dichario
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Paul Herzog
Cresa Denver

Keith Fuicelli
Fuicelli & Lee P.C.

Janet Laning-Krug
Douglas County Schools
Summit Grant Studio

Jacob Burg
Burg Simpson

Jose Gurule
Sheriff Department | City & County of Denver

Matt Medeiros
The Institute for Wealth Management

Maria Martinez
Pueblo Brain Injury LLC

Arielle Reindeau
Craig Hospital

Dr. Shawn Kornfeld
Plasticity Centers

Delia Bakeman, DO
CU Anschutz

Dr. Eric Spier
BIAC Medical Director

Kenny Hosack
BIAC Founder
Lifetime Honorary Board Member

Bill Levis
Lifetime Honorary Board Member

Staff

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President/CEO
Kate Kerkmans, LCSW, CBIS
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Vice President of Operations
Mikalia Gray, CBIST
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Director of Client Programs
Mikayla Florian, CBIS
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Director of Development
Zach Hudson, CBIS
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Director of Human Resources
Claire Lang
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Director of Re-entry Services Sarah Covey

Director of Denver Reentry Services
Sarah Covey, CBIS
[email protected]

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Director of Resident Services
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Director of Clinical Services
Jennifer Bramstedt LCSW, LAC, CBIS
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