Bryan is the creator of WareWorks, a consulting firm specializing in packaging and product design as well as manufacturing processes. After years of helping major companies such as Google, Franzia, Uncle Ben’s, and Scott’s Miracle-Gro streamline their manufacturing and products for ultimate efficiency, Bryan has dedicated himself to combining his manufacturing skills and his love for the arts to help children in need.

Marissa is an elementary school teacher who has experienced, first-hand, budget cuts in the arts and the negative educational impact such decisions have on students. Inspired by the imagination she’s seen from young students, Marissa is confident that the arts can help any child create, without limits – and The Crayon Initiative can help.

Kellye is the Director of the Chase Child Life Program at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, where she has the unique opportunity to witness the magic and healing that play brings to hospitalized kids and their families every day. Kellye has seen first-hand how a box of crayons transcends fear and illness and helps a kid be a kid in the most vulnerable time of his or her life.

Allen Ennis is the CEO of Mill Rock Packaging, a leading sustainable paper-based packaging company. He and his wife Jill know first-hand what families can face when a child suffers from a challenging illness, and he is excited to help the Crayon Initiative build on the incredible vision of bringing smiles to children—and their families—when they need it most.

Dan is the VP of Personal Capital Cash and Voice of the Customer for Personal Capital, a Silicon Valley based fintech company. Dan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional and has held a variety of leadership roles during his 25 years in financial services. Outside the office, Dan is a dedicated husband, father, and friend with a lifelong passion for automotive restoration and performance.

After 25+ years in financial services, Lori has a record of excellence in lifecycle marketing. Now retired from Wells Fargo Bank, she is devoted to advocacy and volunteerism for both the early childhood and aging populations. She has seen first-hand the impact of The Crayon Initiative on “Silent Generation” and “Boomer” volunteers who find new purpose in life by meeting the therapeutic needs of children.

Tim is VP of Strategic Initiatives at Americaneagle.com, a full-service digital agency. With over two decades in the digital marketing industry, he loves to strategize new ideas for incredible customer experiences and use analytics to confirm the impact. Tim and his amazing wife Amy, a third grade teacher, have four boys, so crayons and the joys of creative imagination are very real in their home.

With a love of crayons and coloring—and over 30 years’ experience in General Management at a Silicon Valley company—Robin brings us a strong background in Human Resources. First volunteering on the production side, she has steadily grown her role to support a variety of projects. Robin knows the importance of therapeutic arts and looks forward to helping The Crayon Initiative realize infinite possibilities.

Eric is a Shareholder in the Los Angeles office of Vedder Price, a full-service Chicago based-law firm, where he specializes in commercial litigation. As a husband and a father—with a daughter in college and a son in middle school—Eric represents a number of non-profits, and is active in providing pro bono legal services, volunteering, and serving as a board member for those he represents.

Nicole Perzigian is a seasoned HR and Talent Acquisition Professional with 25+ years’ experience in the tech industry. She excels in creating cutting-edge processes to drive diversity recruiting and outreach, and enjoys mentoring girls in tech through Grace Hopper, Girls Who Code, and Girls in STEM. She also loves being a dance mom to her two girls who are competitive dancers.

Laura Bauer is the VP of Strategy at Iris Telehealth, a national behavioral health provider. Laura has 15+ years of healthcare administrative experience, including overseeing children’s services at an integrated hospital system. As a mother with three young children herself, Laura knows firsthand the impact that art can have on kids—and their families—throughout the healthcare journey.

Kasey is the founder of Kasey Jones, Ink., a one-stop creative studio that brings colorful life to brands through unique, art-powered experiences. Working for a host of clients from Martha Stewart to Topo Chico, she’s a true believer in the joy, connection, and creativity that come from making space to play—a perfect fit for The Crayon Initiative’s mission to inspire with imagination.