Leadership Team

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

Bobbi Chawla
Board Member

Rahul Chawla MD
Board Member

Herb Harrison
Board Member

Eva Hilton
Board Member

Heather Iorillo
Board Member

John Iorillo
Board Member

Elizabeth Katzman
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

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

Adam Cherilla
Advisory

Lindsey Cherilla
Advisory

Donna Detwiler
Advisory

Ellen Keller
Advisory

Tayler LiPuma
Advisory

Rodney Malone
Advisory

Cheryl Mendez
Advisory

Matt Miller
Advisory

Ryan Voit
Advisory


Junior Board

Bethany Ando
Junior Board

Anali Chawla
Junior Board

Mali Chawla
Junior Board

Noah Katzman
Junior Board

Avery Kaye
Junior Board

Julia Neil
Junior Board

Blake Nisser
Junior Board

Aria Shoop
Junior Board

Colin Short
Junior Board

Paxton Taffet
Junior Board

Sara Weintraub
Junior Board