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Terry Colella (President) received both
a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Nursing degree from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed her Master's of
Science in Nursing at the University of Washington in Seattle in
1980. Terry and her husband Rick have been residents of Kirkland,
Washington for more than 25 years where they have raised their 4
children; Elise (age 23) graduate of the University of Pennsylvania,
Mariel (age 21) graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Nursing
program; Brian (age 20) is a junior at the University of Wisconsin
and Angela (age 17) attends high school at the International
Community School in Kirkland, Washington. Terry currently works
part-time at the Eastside Endoscopy Center in Bellevue, Washington.
Sandy Eacker
(Vice President) holds an MFA in Creative Writing and is a
professional book discussion facilitator. She is a former English
instructor at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue, Washington.
She and her husband Dick are parents of two grown sons, Michael (25)
and Stephen (32).
Nora Worsech (Treasurer) is a Certified Public
Accountant. She is a Vice President, Senior Financial Officer for
Safeco Surety in Seattle, Washington. Nora is a graduate of the
University of Oregon. She volunteers at the schools her children
attend. Nora lives in Kirkland with her husband and their three
children.
Valerie Enger (Secretary) is an independent
medical transcriptionist. She recently returned to school to pursue
a lifelong love of plants to become a horticulturist. She has
actively worked on PTSA boards for many years and has volunteered in
the past with Planned Parenthood and the King County Library System.
She lives with her husband Dave and their three teenagers in
Kirkland, Washington.
Susan Braun (Board Member) is a
research nurse at the Pediatric Clinical Research Center at
Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center in Seattle,
Washington. She is certified by the Association of Clinical Research
Professionals (ACRP) and has worked in the field of research for the
past 13 years. She received her bachelors of science in Nursing from
the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. Susan and her
husband John live in Kirkland, Washington.
Brian Colella (2005 Event Chairman and Board
Member) is a 20 year old student at the University of Wisconsin
- Madison. He was diagnosed with FSHD in the fall of 2003 and
chaired the first "FiSHing for a Cure" auction as part of his high
school senior year culminating project
Rick Colella (Board Member) is Brian's
father. Rick has worked for the Boeing Company for the past 30 years
after graduating with both a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and
a Masters in Business from the University of Washington- Seattle.
Rick was a 1972 and 1976 Olympian, winning a bronze medal in 200m
breaststroke for the United States in the 1976 Olympics. Rick has
been actively involved on the finance committee of the
International Community School's PTSA for the past six years.
Diane Cook (Board Member)
received her bachelors of science in Physical Therapy from the
University of Wisconsin –Madison and has practiced in the Seattle
area for over 20 years including nearly 10 years at the University
of Washington Sports Medicine Clinic. She has volunteered for
numerous organizations including Northwest Girlchoir and the Parents
Association at Lakeside School. Diane resides in Seattle with her
husband Jerry and their two children.
Lynn Fischer (Board Member) received her bachelors of
science degree from The Evergreen State College. She has
worked in the software industry for the State of Washington,
Microrim and Microsoft. Board positions have included the PACE
program in the Northshore School District, Woodinville Girl Scouts,
and various PTA boards. She has been working with Friends of
FSH Research since 2007.
Judy Herzberg (Board Member)
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