Heidi Wiggins

Heidi joined CAF in 2018 to connect with and grow the peer-to-peer fundraising segment. In 2020 she moved to a marketing role to develop and launch planned giving, CAF school program and direct marketing programs. She brings years of experience in marketing and promotion programs, sports marketing, and event planning. Heidi loves walking the beach […]

Cat Ellis

Cat was first introduced to CAF when she volunteered as an athlete handler at SDTC where she fell in love with the mission. When a creative position opened up at CAF in 2017, she decided to change her career trajectory and move into the non-profit sector to help make a difference in the world. For […]

Kim Rohr

Kim’s first involvement with CAF was in 2009 as the community relations manager with Sony Electronics. She joined the staff in the summer of 2014. Kim brought over a decade of experience working with nonprofits, volunteer management, and expo coordination. Kim has a love for supporting nonprofits and serving others. She has sat on several […]

Lauren Gerrbi

Lauren, a native Southern Californian, started volunteering for CAF in 2009 after her family was introcuded to the organization through her younger brother who at the time was diagnosed with a cancer in his left leg. He decided on amputation, and CAF was there for him from the start, granting him his first running leg. […]

Heather Lopez

Heather is currently serving as the Challenged Athletes Foundation Regional Director in Idaho, where she works to create and promote opportunities and unify adaptive sports across the state. Prior to this role, she practiced as a sports and orthopedic physical therapist for 14 years across the country. She received her doctorate from Baylor University in […]

Ryan Fentin-Thompson

Ryan joined CAF in 2022 bringing with him over a decade of experience in business development and relationship building. As a former athlete and passionate sports fan, Ryan recognizes the value that sports and an active lifestyle have played in his life and hopes to provide those same opportunities for individuals of all ages and […]

Wilson Dippo

After working with the US Paralympic Nordic Team, and helping CAF with their Nordic and Biathlon clinics in the winter of 2019-20 Wilson joined CAF in September of 2020. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Wilson attended Bowdoin College (Maine) and was the captain of the Nordic Ski Team in 2012. When he isn’t out […]

Eva Gordon

Eva Gordon serves as the Northern California Senior Programs Manager at CAF. Prior to joining CAF, she gained experience through internships with the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. In her role, Eva leads adaptive sport clinics and programs across the greater Bay Area, with offerings expanding from Sacramento down […]

Kelly Worrell

Kelly has been part of the CAF family since 2018 when she was granted an adapted bike for competing in paratriathlon.  She has been actively involved in the CAF community in the Northeast ever since.  Kelly came to CAF following her position as the assistant director of an adapted sports organization in the Philadelphia area. […]

Nico Marcolongo

Marine Corps veteran Nico Marcolongo has dedicated his career to helping veterans and first responders rediscover purpose through sport. After serving overseas, he joined CAF and now leads Operation Rebound as Program Manager, overseeing grants and events that provide adaptive equipment, training, and community support. From coordinating surf therapy sessions to mentoring participants on their […]