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Virginia Tinley: Executive Director

Roy Perkins: Director of Development

Jill Prichard: Director of Programs

Lauren Henne: Director of Marketing

Nico Marcolongo: Operation Rebound Program Manager

Barbi Ramage: Fundraising & Donor Relations Manager

Jennifer Schiffer: Race for a Reason Manager

Marie White: Finance & Office Manager

JulieAnne White: Access for Athletes Program Manager

 

Virginia Tinley: Executive Director

Virginia was the first employee hired by CAF in 1998 to provide infrastructure and leadership to an organization that was rapidly growing. She has overseen the growth of corporate relationships; grant writing, staff development and strategic planning. She also has been the driving force behind elevating the crown jewel of CAF, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge to a first class event.

Roy Perkins: Director of Development

Roy joined CAF in the winter of 2005, putting 15+ years of public relations and marketing experience to work for CAF and its athletes. He has been an active supporter of Foundation for the last seven years and has participated in the San Diego Triathlon Challenge on numerous occasions -- both as an individual and on relay teams with his challenged athlete son.

Jill Prichard

Jill Prichard: Director of Programs

Jill joined CAF in the summer of 2005 with over 20 years of programming and event experience. She has been a volunteer and supporter of CAF for over 8 years and brings her commitment to hard work, and passion for having fun to every event. Jill heads up all of CAF's programs in addition to generating athlete communications, grant writing and program sponsor relations.

Lauren Henne: director of marketing

Lauren joined CAF in the spring of 2004. With a Master's in Business Administration and emphasis in Marketing and Project Management, she brings fresh ideas and a strong work ethic to the foundation. She is a great asset in all areas of marketing, sponsor relations, communication, and has a ton of energy to match her passion for this cause!

nico marcolongo: Operation Rebound Program Manager

Nico joined CAF in the spring of 2008 after 14 years of service as a United States Marine Corps Officer. He is a veteran of the Iraq conflict and brings with him over 8 years of fundraising and event experience to benefit challenged military athletes. Nico is dedicated to supporting the rehabilitative needs of our troops and will lead CAF’s effort to mentor and provide post-rehabilitation support to American service members who have suffered permanent physical injuries in recent conflicts.

Barbi Ramage : Fundraising & Donor Relations manager

Barbi joined CAF in the winter of 2006. She has a strong background in event coordinating and account management. Her experience is coupled with a degree in computer science and event planning. Her high energy and love for the foundation makes Barbi a great team asset!

Jennifer Schiffer: Race for a Reason Manager

Jennifer joined CAF in the spring of 2005 bringing with her several years of non-profit experience in the athletic industry. She is a valuable addition in assisting with special events, program coordination, and communication. Her go-getter attitude and smile are contagious to the whole team.

Marie White

Marie White : finance & office Manager

Marie joined CAF in the spring of 2006. With extensive experience in management and account relations and a degree in psychology, she brings knowledge, commitment and compassion to the table. Her positive attitude, attention to detail and assertiveness make her an invaluable member of our team.

JulieAnne White: Access for Athletes Program Manager

JulieAnne joined the CAF team in the spring of 2006. Her experiences as an elite Ironman triathlete and runner and her dedicated efforts on behalf of causes -- from rescuing greyhounds to serving as a Board Trustee for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation -- provide her with an excellent background for encouraging others to achieve their goals in sports.

 

 

 

For more information on the Challenged Athletes Foundation please call us at (858) 866-0959 or email us at info@challengedathletes.org.
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