Leadership

The Power of Leadership

Can Do MS is an organization driven by a deep passion and commitment to help people live their best lives with multiple sclerosis. Our highly qualified leadership team, governed by a board of directors comprised of business professionals and MS advocates and staffed by some of the leading professionals in the MS field, all share the core belief that everyone has the power to live their best life with MS. Each plays a critical role in helping us fulfill our mission. From stewardship to administration, fundraising and program delivery, our mission is only as successful as the individuals behind it.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Heidi A. Heltzel, President & Chief Executive Officer: Heidi joins the Can Do MS team from the American Transplant Foundation (ATF) where she spent five years with as their Executive Director. She is also a co-founder of this Denver based nonprofit whose mission is to save lives by reducing the growing list of women, men, and children who are waiting for a transplant. In her work with the ATF, Heidi launched educational and outreach programs, directed fund raising efforts and coordinated collaborative efforts with organizations throughout the community. Her past experience makes her well suited to move Can Do MS towards its goal of creating a world in which every person impacted by MS maximizes their potential and improves their quality of life. Read more

Maureen Martin, Director of Programs: Maureen has served in several capacities at Can Do MS, from programs continuum coordinator and programs manager to her current role as Director of Programs. Maureen oversees all aspects of Can Do MS’s programs and services for people with MS from our CAN DO and JUMPSTART Programs to our monthly webinars, Ask the Can Do Team, and collaborative programs such as Live Fully, Live Well.  She has been with Can Do MS since 2010.

Katie DeMore, MBA, CPA, Director of Finance & Operations: Katie has a background in business administration, accounting, human resources management and software development. Katie manages the accounting, financial, IT, and risk management realms of Can Do MS. She worked as a part-time Development Coordinator in 2005 and has been with Can Do MS as the Director of Finance & Operations since 2010.

Kimberly Goodrich, CFRE, Director of Development & Communications: Kim has spent more than a decade in nonprofit management and leadership positions. She oversees all aspects of Can Do MS’s fundraising and communications activities including special events, grant writing, individual giving, website, and all internal and external communications. Kim has been with Can Do MS since 2008.