Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center

www.msypn.org

The MS Young Professionals Network (MSYPN) was the brainchild of Sean McNicholas, a young entrepreneur, and Karen Wenzel, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain MS Center. In 2004, the two set out to form a group that would engage 20- and 30-something young professionals in the activities of the MS Center through volunteering, fundraising and education. The group first convened at a barbecue in August 2004 and included 75 interested individuals. Today, the network reaches more than 400 young professionals and is led by a Board of fifteen directors.

Throughout the year, MSYPN members and their friends meet at networking happy hours, as well as several special fundraising events. From Drag Queen Bingo (see photos below) and Adult Field Day to the more formal Wine Tasting, the events have been extremely successful in both fundraising and education.

The MSYPN mission is to provide an opportunity for young professionals to support the work of the Rocky Mountain MS Center and raise awareness of the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Colorado through networking, fundraising and volunteer events.

The MSYPN Board:
Kevin Koehler, President
Tara Sakraida, Vice-President
Adam Post, Secretary
Sarah Johnson, Treasurer
Alison Ruppel, Public Relations
Deb Wilson, Marketing
Alison Portis, Volunteer Coordinator
Derek Chandler, Event Coordinator
Heather Nyberg, Event Coordinator
Amber Linstrom, Staff Liaison
Bridget Banning, Staff Liaison

Upcoming Event

Check out photos from our 2009 4th Annual
Drag Queen Bingo 

Rocky Mountain MS Center
Board Chairman Adam Writer and
MSYPN Board member Paul Wiser
get excited about the festivities.

MSYPN members Paul Wisor and Sarah Flick
alongside Board Vice Chairman Derek Sevier
and Executive Director Karen Wenzel.

The Demented Divas take to the
stage, performing one of their
dancing and singing numbers.