“When we provide a wheelchair, we want the individual to feel as if they are being cradled in God’s hands.”
– Don Schoendorfer

Staff & Leadership

Free Wheelchair Mission wouldn't be where it is today without the tremendous support and hard work of its board of directors, staff and dedicated volunteers.

Our office may be reached by calling 949.273.8470 or our toll-free number 800.733.0858. Learn more about career opportunities.

Leadership

Development

  • Georgia Kloos, Director of Development
  • Angela Gomez, Director of Legacy Giving
  • Christin Schrei, Development Officer–Major Gifts
  • Nikki Shubert, Development Officer–Major Gifts
  • Mike Littler, Mid-Level Strategy Manager
  • Dana Hindman, National Ambassador Manager
  • Abigail Dougherty, Development Officer
  • Bella Coughlin, Development Officer

Marketing

  • Brad Cooper, Director of Marketing
  • Stephen Bay, Associate Director of Marketing
  • Rebekah Roose, Senior Creative Services Manager
  • Braden Martin, Content Marketing Manager
  • Abbey Danskin, Marketing Analytics Manager

Finance

  • Anne Balliet, Donation Processing Manager
  • Kristina Renee, Bookkeeper
  • Emily Erban, Travel and Logistics Manager

Operations

  • Mackenzie Gillespie, Director of Operations
  • Sheri Homann, Senior Human Resources Manager
  • Christina Garcia, Executive Assistant
  • Keila Reyes, Donor Platform Manager
  • Priscilla Puno, Operations and Volunteer Manager
  • Natalie Rodgers, Development Administrative Assistant
  • Shannon Rivera, Development Administrative Assistant
  • Farisai Patella, Manufacturing Administrative Assistant
  • Rich Skerbitz, Programs Administrative Assistant

Programs

  • Vanessa Mendoza, Director of Programs Operations and Compliance
  • Katie Appel, Director of Programs Partnerships
  • Tess Stansbury, Senior Programs Manager
  • Robin Tacchetti, Senior Medical Programs Manager
  • Monica Finifrock, Foundations and Grants Manager
  • Garrett English, Partner Relationship Manager
  • Melate Bekele, Partner Relationship Manager
  • Rebecca Goldstone, Scholarship Program Manager
  • Jennifer Wong, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Independent Contractors

    • Ilse Caballeros, Regional Program Coordinator
    • Ryan Calaour, Regional Program Coordinator
    • Dr. Jacob Devabhaktula, Regional Program Coordinator
    • Thatiana Morataya, Regional Program Coordinator
    • Elizabeth Ngodza, Regional Program Coordinator

Manufacturing Team

  • Dan Ryan, Director of Manufacturing
  • Bonnie Gonzalez, Senior Mechanical Engineer
  • Lorena Hernandez, Logistics Manager

Independent Contractors

    • Eric Lai, Procurement Manager
    • Grégoire Leblanc, Project Leader
    • Jean-Michel Roncin, Product Engineer
    • Pia Hindersson, Volunteer Product Manager

Board of Directors

  • Natalie Daghbandan, Member
    Attorney, Daghbandan Service APC
  • Scott Davis, Treasurer
    Senior Vice President- Product Director, Capital Group
  • Ricardo Pérez Font
    Senior Advisor, Stratumm Partners
  • David Hummelberg, Chair
    Retired COO/CFO, North American Distribution, Capital Group
  • Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie, PhD, Member
    International Disability Rights Advocate and Policy Analyst
  • Felix Lin, CFA, Member
    Senior Advisor, Institutional Consulting Services, Beacon Pointe Advisors
  • Dave Link, Member
    Retired CEO, Precision Pet Products
  • Dan Raatjes, Member
    Managing Partner, JSM Equity Advisors
  • Stuart Rattray, Chair Emeritus
    Retired SVP Area South East, Hapag-Lloyd AG
  • Don Schoendorfer, PhD, Member
    President and Founder, Free Wheelchair Mission
  • Susan Shore, PT, PhD, Secretary
    Professor and Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Azusa Pacific University

Orange County Women’s Council for Mobility

  • Joanne Azer, Member
  • Ellen Bell, Member
  • Natalie Daghbandan, Member
  • Julie Erban, Member
  • Susan Griffiths, Chair
  • Diane Hall, Member
  • Jacquie Maroun, Member
  • Kitty Penix, Member

Associate Board

  • Mike Allen, Member
  • Emily Covert, Member
  • Derek Demun, Member
  • Cesar Flores, Member
  • James Griffin, Chair
  • Naomi Hindman, Member
  • Andrew Howard, Member
  • Grace Hummelberg, Member
  • Jibril Kapadia, Member
  • Madison McCue, Member
  • Anna Schoendorfer, Member
  • Jonathon Simmons, Member
  • Joseph Spellmeyer, Member
  • Samantha Wheeler, Member
  • Trent Wysocki, Member