Jennifer L. Dreiling joined Down Syndrome Innovations as Chief Executive Officer in March 2025. A results-driven leader with extensive nonprofit experience, Jennifer is known for her strategic vision and proven leadership in driving organizational growth and fundraising success. Jennifer has over 20 years of diverse leadership, fundraising, and event
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Abel Mojica, Member Founder, Mojica Ventures, LLC Mr. Mojica has a wide range of experience in financial services including asset management, venture capital, investment and commercial banking. In 2018, he sold his ownership position in Tortoise Capital Advisors, a $20 billion energy-focused asset manager, which he helped to start
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-Managing Attorney – Shepherd Elder Law Group, LLC -President & CEO – Assured Trust Company -Founder – Special Needs Assured: A 501 (c)(3) serving individuals and families with special needs and other forms of IDD Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Asset Protection Special Needs Trusts Professional Trust Administration
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Adult Services Coordinator Bachelor of Art: Communication, University of San Diego
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School Age Education Coordinator Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Kansas State University Master of Science: Special Education, University of Kansas Graduate Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis
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Vice President, University of Kansas Health System Russell Rein is the Vice President for Ambulatory Services and Practice Management at the University of Kansas Health System. Prior to his current role, Russell spent nearly 30 years in a variety of leadership roles at Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health
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Retired, Human Resources Executive Deborah Kass possesses more than 20 years of Human Resource experience. Her background includes Vice President level roles with Walmart Stores, Inc., 10K Enterprises, Inc. (Burger King Franchise Group), US Bank Corp and Yellow Freight. Deborah most recently led the human resource division for KBP
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Chief Operating Officer, CrossFirst Bank Amy is an accomplished banking professional with more than 20 years of experience in operations. Today, she is the Chief Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer at CrossFirst Bank. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President and COO of SolutionsBank where she directed all
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Partner, Forvis Joe is a certified public accounting specializing in audit and assurance work for clients in the manufacturing/distribution, construction, transportation and service industries. His specialties include audit assurance, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence. Joe is the proud father of a young man with Down syndrome.
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