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Backed by a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Applied Business Management, Mrs. Blazevich co-founded Securisyn Medical, a development stage medical device company commercializing its first product, the SolidAIRity Airway Stabilization System. Since its inception in 2011, Mrs. Blazevich has successfully led the company from concept to market ready. Milestones achieved to date include onboarding and supervision of an accomplished management team and professional Advisory Board, product and manufacturing development and validation, acquisition of nearly $6.0 million of private capital, patent issuance, clinical trial development, investigational device exemption approval and 510(k) submission for market clearance.

Elyse joined The Blue Bench board in 2017 and serves on the Executive Committee as Treasurer. As a survivor who greatly benefited from the crisis intervention services provided to her by The Blue Bench, Elyse is delighted to contribute her talents, resources, and network to the organization’s mission of putting an end to sexual assault through prevention and care.

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Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communications - University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Kirstan is a Right of Way Appraiser with the Colorado Department of Transportation. Previously, she has been a business owner, property manager, commercial and residential realtor with Location Innovators, LLC and CKM Properties, LLC. As a realtor, she developed and executed strategic plans to help her clients find space that reflects their culture and values. Kirstan has extensive expertise in many facets of real estate and before entering the industry in 2001, she worked in corporate public relations, marketing, event planning, advertising, management, accounting and mental health advocacy. Kirstan is a dedicated volunteer for many community organizations and is passionate about the intelligent and effective growth of Denver and surrounding communities. She is an elected board member of the Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association (LoDoNA) and also chairs the neighborhood association’s membership committee. She is an active member of several prominent organizations, such as The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, The Women’s Leadership Foundation, the Downtown Denver Partnership, the Alliance of Professional Women, and the Colorado chapter of the Urban Land Institute. As a member of The Blue Bench’s Board of Directors, Kirstan is grateful for the opportunity to serve and help eradicate sexual assault and sexual violence. Kirstan’s motivation is to change the absence of conversation about sexual assault and strategize for new ways to continue to educate all communities.

Recipe for Self-Care: Kirstan loves animals, traveling, golfing, reading, music and the mountains - hiking, biking, skiing/snowboarding.

Suzie Byrnes is Key Account Director at the Investments & Wealth Institute where she builds and maintains strategic partnerships with financial services firms, in order to secure sponsorship support for the organization and provide advanced education to financial advisors. She has over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing in the financial services industry. Prior to her current position, she was Senior Sales Manager at SourceMedia, a B-to-B publishing and digital services firm, and Key Account Manager at the Financial Planning Association. She received a BA from Nebraska Wesleyan University and attended the University of Denver Publishing Institute.

Ms. Byrnes is passionate about The Blue Bench’s mission to eliminate sexual assault and diminish its impact on individuals and our community. She is proud to help raise awareness of the many services The Blue Bench provides survivors, as well as The Blue Bench’s prevention programs.

Victoria Cunningham is a Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager in the Wealth Management group at Denver Investments, a Registered Investment Advisor. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, Ms. Cunningham was a Senior Portfolio Manager with Wells Fargo Private Asset Management for nine years, and worked for five years as a Portfolio Manager with United Asset Management Services. Ms. Cunningham received a BA from Colorado College. She is a member of CFA Institute and CFA Society Colorado.

Victoria joined the board of The Blue Bench in 2018. She has a keen interest in issues impacting women having served on the Investment Committee of the Women’s Foundation of Colorado and travelling around the state presenting seminars empowering woman to realize their financial goals. At The Blue Bench, she aspires to be a meaningful voice in the ongoing cultural shift in attitudes and behavior towards sexual assault in this community.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Rachel has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2008 where she wears many hats. One of her proudest achievements, however, is being part of Cherry Creek Has Heart -- an organization that was started by, and funded by, the employees in her office. They give their time, talent and treasure to small, lesser-known charities in the community where they can really make a difference.

In addition, Rachel has been a running coach with Revolution Running since 2004. There, she helps adults reach their running goals, whether it is a marathon or simply to live a healthier life. Her role as a coach is one of the most rewarding in her life.

She has also completed 10 marathons, (her favorite was the New York Marathon) and plans to run her 11th in 2018.

Recipe for Self-Care: Rachel loves running (of course!), yoga, traveling, reading, mountain biking, hiking and a good glass of wine.

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