board of directors : beads of courage

	Deb Gaustad Director, Treasurer Loan Officer for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Pinetop, AZ. Prior services for non-profits include: Rotary Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Women's Council of Realtors.

	Lori Greenberg MA Director, Chair Development Committee Artist and Author. Previous mental health counselor and art therapist as well as 10 years legal secretary and office manager experience. Ed: B.A. Fine Art, Indiana University, 1988; M.A. Community Counseling, Governors State University, IL, 1999. Lori's passions are sharing and spreading information, devising creative marketing strategies, creating a buzz, and bringing people together in volunteer opportunities to use their gifts and talents effortlessly.

	Barry Gribbon Director Barry Gribbon has served as Executive Producer and CEO at Homerun Entertainment since its inception in 2001 and oversees all development and television productions. Homerun has produced over 350 hours of television and web programming for cable networks including Food Network, DIY, Fine Living, Starz!, WE and Planet Green. Homerun also produces large, live events for non-profits and Hollywood organizations. Gribbon is a James Beard Award nominee, a Freddie award winner and multiple Telly Award winner. He was also honored with Heal the Bay's most covetous volunteer award called "Super Healer" and serves on their Board of Directors. Gribbon lives in Playa del Rey, California with his wife Jennifer, a partner in Homerun, and their two boys Lucas and Dylan.

	Jennifer Malone Gribbon Director Jennifer has served as the General Manager of Event and Television Production for Homerun Entertainment since 2001. Jennifer's expertise is producing large and small scale fundraising events for many elite non-profit organizations including Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Heal the Bay, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

	Nancy Kuntz RN NM CPNP CPON Director Nancy is the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant ICU at at Children's Hospital of Orange County. Former roles include Professional Practice Leader and Pediatric Oncology Nurse at Children's Hospital of Orange County and Children's Hospital Los Angeles,CNS at City of Hope. Previous Board Position : Education: Calvin College BA Psychology; University of California Los Angeles BSN/MN/PNP, CNS 1992.

	Colin Smith RN CPON Director, Chair Program Committee, Secretary Registered Nurse, AFLAC Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. Assistant Nursing Manager with concentration on professional development and program implementation. Colin is a member of the Pediatric Oncology Nursing Association (APON) and a founding member of the local APON of Georgia Chapter. Proud wife and mother of two beautiful boys, Tyler and Chase. 4493 Druid Hills Dr Frisco, TX 75034

	Margaret Zinser MS Director Margaret is a renowned glass bead artist whose work has been featured in galleries throughout the US, Canada and Japan and in multiple artist publications including The Flow, Bead and Button, and Bead Unique. Margaret lives in Tucson, Arizona and has her Master's degree in Entomology. Margaret has been a supporter of Beads of Courage for many years and was instrumental in the 2008 Beadathon benefiting Beads of Courage. Margaret is on the Board of Directors of Sonoran Glass Art Academy where she regularly teaches classes.

	Victoria Plouffe, R. Psych., M.Sc., B.Ed. Director Registered Psychologist, Special Education Teacher and Lampwork Artist. Victoria has an extensive background working with children given her training in psychology and education. She has been able to assist children in meeting their highest potential through appropriate consultation, assessment, and intervention. Victoria recently relocated to the United States from Canada with her husband, Gordon, and two children, Hunter and Season. Victoria is also passionate about making lampwork beads. 4529 Southgate Drive, Plano, TX 75024.

	Sarah Finecey Director Director of Community Relations and Fan Development for Phoenix Coyotes. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Minor in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. Prior board and volunteer experience with Phoenix Children's Hospital, Make a Wish, Special Olympics, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Susan G. Komen, Flashes of Hope, and more. 2420 W Dusty Wren Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085.