Our Staff

Michael BryantMichael Bryant
Director of Website and Information

Michael Bryant is Director of Website and Information for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. He is responsible for overseeing the websites, social media efforts and printed materials for the Foundation, and assists with communications and public relations.

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Anca Elena Call
 Senior Manager of PR and Communications

Anca Elena Call is the Senior Manager of PR and Communications at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Anca is responsible for the Foundation’s awareness outreach to the general public.

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Michelle Livingston
 Director of Operations and Government Affairs

Michelle Livingston is the Director of Operations and Government Affairs at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Michelle started as a consultant for the Foundation tasked with organizing financials and audits, as well as launching the Foundation’s joint initiative with the National Institutes of Health – Down Syndrome: National Conference on Patient Registries, Research Databases and Biobanks.

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Jill “Kat” Loewen
Intern

Kat is an intern for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. She joined the Foundation in 2011 and is responsible for assisting with programs and office administration.

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Trish Morris
 Director of Programs

Trish Morris is the Director of Programs at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.  She is responsible for the operations and development of the Foundation’s existing programs including the Ed McCaffrey’s Dare to Play Football and Cheer Camps, the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance Class with the Colorado Ballet, and the Global Down Syndrome Educational Series.

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Susan Rincon
 Staff Accountant

Susan Rincon joined the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in April 2011 as Staff Accountant. She is responsible for all facets of the accounting and payroll department and reports directly into the Director of Operations and Government Affairs.

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Michelle Sie WhittenMichelle Sie Whitten
Co-Founder and Executive Director

Michelle Sie Whitten is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy.

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