Our Team
STAFF
Kendall Hagar
Executive Director
Kendall has a degree in Special Education and nearly 20 years of experience supporting the intellectual and developmental disability community. She became involved in the disability community in 2004 when she was 12 years old as a volunteer for the Cherry Creek Special Olympics Aquatics Team. Now, she volunteers as head coach for the Denver Sharks. In addition to her love for Special Olympics, Kendall has also worked with Adam’s Camp and The Rise School of Denver, which shaped Kendall’s perspective on inclusion. Kendall is neurodivergent, and her experience anchors her work with authentic understanding. She is passionate about empowering people to find the skills to ask for help within the context of their needs, as well as the sense of security required to share and express their gifts. When not exploring the world, you’ll likely find Kendall in her garden, trawling vintage shops for quirky tchotchkes, and enjoying time with people she loves.
Jen GaNun
Programs & Partnerships Manager
Jen is an artist, community connector, animal lover, and advocate. One of Jen’s best childhood friends experiences Down syndrome, which sparked her interest in inclusion and allyship at a young age. Jen studied Rehabilitation & Disability Studies and Dance at Springfield College in Massachusetts. She has worked with people who experience disabilities in several capacities, including music, recreational and animal-assisted therapy, residential support services, and inclusive theater and dance programs. She is a current lead teacher for the Be Beautiful Be Yourself dance program, a partnership between the Colorado Ballet and Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Jen is the band’s Programs and Partners Manager. She has a dynamic physical disability and feels lucky to work within an organization that respects and honors everyone's gifts and needs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Band Aids
Not a temporary fix, this essential team provides on-the-spot assistance applied directly when and where it is needed to tackle a variety of jobs, from donor stewardship to tour prep and general office tasks. Our mission benefits from the energy, talent, and authenticity they bring to support our full-time staff, adding important capacity to our grassroots organization. Read more about our Inclusive Talent Initiative here.
