Experience and Heart
Our leadership team is united by an unwavering belief in the limitless potential of the human spirit.
We’re a passionate group of individuals, committed to helping others become the greater version of themselves. K2 Adventures Foundation is fortunate to rely on the expertise our world-class board of directors brings to the table, including members of Fortune 500 companies, business owners, entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.
It’s the diversity of that collective acumen that allows us to do things that other organizations can’t; and elevates K2 Adventures Foundation to realize its own possibilities.
Leadership Team
Kristen Salcito Sandquist
CO-FOUNDER, CEO
Kristen has over 25 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and individuals with disabilities. She organizes all the K2 Adventures Foundation’s awards and programs along with fund-raising events and finances. She also manages all board meetings and board member committees. Together, Kristen and Kevin run K2 Adventure Travel, which organizes community service based trips to Nepal, Peru and Tanzania.
Kevin Cherilla
CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT
Kevin has over 25 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, both national and international. He is instrumental in providing outdoor recreational activities and opportunities for K2 individuals. He also helps organize fundraising events and manages board meetings and committees. Together, Kristen and Kevin run K2 Adventure Travel, which organizes community service based trips to Nepal, Peru and Tanzania.
Board Members
Colleen Bade
Board Member
Frank Campanaro
Board Member
Bobbi Chawla
Board Member
Rahul Chawla MD
Board Member
Eva Hilton
Board Member
Heather Iorillo
Board Member
John Iorillo
Board Member
Jodi Kaye
Board Member
Dan Maxwell
Board Member
Danielle Merrill
Board Member
Kelly Michael
Chief Financial Officer
Maria Mihaletos
Board Member
Shaheen Neil
Board Member
Teri Nisser
Secretary
Takemi Omori
Board Member
Mehul Patel DO
Board Member
Seema Patel
Board Member
Kelly Richardson
Board Member
Arti Short
Board Member
Blair Singer
Board Member
Susan Stuart
Board Member
Toshiko Takagaki
Board Member
Advisory Board
Kelli Borges
Advisory
Tyler Brotz
Advisory
Mali Chawla
Advisory
Herb Harrison
Advisory
Avery Kaye
Advisory
Charles A. Keller Sr.
Advisory
Ryann LiPuma
Advisory
Tayler LiPuma
Advisory
Rodney Malone
Advisory
Cheryl Mendez
Advisory
Judy Merrill
Advisory
Matt Miller
Advisory
Julia Neil
Advisory
Nicole Newman
Advisory
Ashlyn Semro
Advisory
Colin Short
Advisory
Ryan Voit
Advisory
Junior Board
Bethany Ando
Junior Board
Anali Chawla
Junior Board
Luciana Gilbert
Junior Board
Harlow Kaye
Junior Board
Katie Merrill
Junior Board
Blake Nisser
Junior Board
Avish Patel
Junior Board
Shailen Patel
Junior Board
Ryker Sarchett
Junior Board
Paxton Taffet
Junior Board