Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado

Who We Are

Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can be struggling with so many things. Every day, we provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need. Because when we do, survivors of a brain injury have a chance to thrive.

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

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

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

Board of Directors

Steve Schaefer
Chair

Amanda Pfeil Hood
Ogborn Mihm LLP
Co-chair

Russha Knauer
Colorado Judicial Branch
Former Chair

Dan Frank
Craig Hospital
Treasurer

Tristen Smith
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Secretary

Mike Dichario
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Paul Herzog
Cresa Denver

Keith Fuicelli
Fuicelli & Lee P.C.

Rene Mills M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIST
Learning Services – Rocky Mountain Region

Janet Laning-Krug
Douglas County Schools
Summit Grant Studio

Linda (L) Draayers
Brain Care LLC

Diane Byrne
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing

Albert Zweig
Attorney at Law

Doug Laird
Retired from Janus Henderson Group

Arielle Reindeau
Craig Hospital

Dr. Eric Spier
BIAC Medical Director

Kenny Hosack
BIAC Founder
Lifetime Honorary Board Member

Staff

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

Mikalia Gray, CBIST
Vice President of Professional Programs/MINDSOURCE Outreach Director
Mikalia@BIAColorado.org

Gabriela Ryan, MA, CBIS
Vice President of Client Programs/MINDSOURCE Director
Gabriela@BIAColorado.org

Claire Lang
Director of Human Resources
Claire@BIAColorado.org

Nicole Rice-Collins
Director of Resident Services
Nicole@BIAColorado.org

Ginger Rippey
Development Director
Ginger@BIAColorado.org

Mike Rooney
Director of Clinical Services
Mike@BIAColorado.org

Jack Storti
Director of Denver Reentry Services
Jack@BIAColorado.org