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
Amanda Pfeil Hood
Ogborn Mihm LLP

Co-chair
Rene Mills, M.S.,
CCC-SLP, CBIST

Treasurer
Doug Laird
Retired from Janus Henderson Group

Secretary
Tristen Smith
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

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

Linda (L) Draayers
Brain Care LLC

Albert Zweig
Attorney at Law

Doug Laird
Retired from Janus Henderson Group

Maria Martinez
Pueblo Brain Injury LLC

Arielle Reindeau
Craig Hospital

Dr. Shawn Kornfeld
Plasticity Centers

Delia Bakeman, DO
CU Anschutz- Neuropsychiatrist

Dr. Eric Spier
BIAC Medical Director

Kenny Hosack
BIAC Founder
Lifetime Honorary Board Member

Bill Levis
Lifetime Honorary Board Member

Staff

BIAC staff headshot of Kate Kerkmans, a woman with mid-shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a gray suit and a black dress shirt, looking confidently at the camera.

President/CEO
Kate Kerkmans, LCSW, CBIS
kate@BIAColorado.org

BIAC staff headshot of Mikalia Gray, a young woman with long brownish-red hair, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a brown/maroon high-collar shirt.

Vice President of Operations
Mikalia Gray, CBIST
mikalia@BIAColorado.org

BIAC staff headshot of Mikayla Florian, a young blonde woman with a closed-mouth smile, looking at the camera. She is wearing a light brown leather moto jacket.

Director of Client Programs
Mikayla Florian, CBIS
mikayla@BIAColorado.org

Zach Hudson headshot

Director of Development
Zach Hudson, CBIS
zach@BIAColorado.org

BIAC staff headshot of Claire Lang, an older woman with short blonde hair, wearing earrings and a pink, gray, and white plaid button-up shirt. She has a sweet smile.

Director of Human Resources
Claire Lang
claire@BIAColorado.org

Director of Re-entry Services Sarah Covey

Director of Denver Reentry Services
Sarah Covey, CBIS
Sarah@BIAColorado.org

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Director of Resident Services
DaShawn Lewis
dashawn@BIAColorado.org

Headshot of BIAC staff member Natalie Van Note

Director of Clinical Services
Natalie Van Note, LPC, CFI, IMBA
Natalie@BIAColorado.org