The Staff of the Rocky Mountain Chapter

Pam Rush-Negri

With an extensive background in corporate marketing and coordinating and managing projects and events, I joined The ALS Association in 2005.  Originally, from Dallas, Texas, I have lived in the Denver area for over 20 years while living with my husband and raising our family in the wonderful lifestyle that only Colorado delivers.  I look forward to the future challenges I face as we develop our fundraising efforts to provide Care and Services to ALS patients, their families, and caregivers throughout the Rocky Mountain area.

pam@alsaco.org

Leslie Ryan

I have been with the Rocky Mountain chapter since June 2004.  I received my Masters of Physical Therapy at Boston University in 2001, and moved to Colorado shortly after.  I practiced physical therapy in both nursing homes and acute hospital settings before joining the ALS Association.
I am responsible for creating, improving and maintaining the programs that we have available for people with ALS and their families.  I help to research information and find resources, present educational programs to local organizations, and continue to increase awareness about the ALS community.

leslie@alsaco.org

Suzanne Schrag

I have been with the Rocky Mountain Chapter since October 2006.   My background is in Occupational Therapy and I have experience in assisting patients and caregivers in utilizing area resources, making home safety recommendations and an extensive knowledge of adaptive equipment.  I received my degree in Connecticut and moved to Colorado in 1991 with my husband and son.  As the Patient Services Coordinator, my job is to support patients who are living with ALS and their families as well as assist them with accessing the chapter’s various programs.

suzanne@alsaco.org

Tiffany Pittman

I have volunteered as an Extra Hands mentor since 2006 and joined the Rocky Mountain Chapter full-time in January 2010. I grew up in Phoenix and earned my Bachelor of Science in Bilingual Education from Northern Arizona University. After college, I relocated to Colorado and spent 7 years working in Communications and Public Relations with a Fortune 50 company before transitioning to the non-profit sector. I have met some wonderful families who have been affected by ALS and they have inspired me to do everything within my power to find a cure for this devastating disease. As the Marketing and Development Associate, I coordinate events and fundraising campaigns throughout the year to support patient services and research.

tiffany@alsaco.org

Janet Kawamura

I have been a volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Chapter since 1998, when my grandfather, Jack Maestas, was diagnosed with ALS.  My family and I immediately became involved upon his passing. I started working full time with the chapter in February 2006 as the administrative assistant.  Shortly thereafter, I took on the duty of building a stronger volunteer base, and now organize and recruit chapter volunteers throughout the year.

janet@alsaco.org

Mary King

My life was deeply touched by ALS in 2006.  Two of my friends were living with the disease and passed on in 2007. Because of my relationship with these dear people and the support of a couple who are currently living with ALS, I was inspired to become a Mentor for the Extra Hands Program and then the Program Manager.  I am humbled and honored to be coordinating this amazing program for The ALS Association. My intention is to love, serve, inspire and educate each person who becomes an Extra Hands volunteer.  In my spare time, I am a licensed massage therapist.  My practice includes massaging spinal cord and brain injury patients at Craig Hospital and comforting people in hospice.  As a native Coloradoan, I raised my 2 daughters here and enjoy the great outdoors with my husband.
 

extrahands@alsaco.org