Debbie (Kunz), Executive Director of Bal Swan Children's Center, has had a long career in early childhood education and family support. Her career started in 1995 as an early interventionist/parent educator through Parents as Teachers in the state of Missouri. She later became the Director of the Parents as Teachers program for the St. Joseph School District in St. Joseph, Missouri. After attaining her Master's degree in Social Work Administration, Debbie discovered Bal Swan Children's Center and became their Executive Director in 2018. Leading Bal Swan Children's Center is an absolute joy, and connects Debbie daily with children and families as well as leading a business that aligns with her commitment to creating strength-based environments for all children! Debbie can be reached at Bal Swan Children's Center by phone at 303-466-6308 or by email at debbie@balswan.org.

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Richard Romito is a respected law-enforcement professional with 31 years of service and a strong commitment to protecting, educating, and serving his community. During his career, he served as a sergeant in two of the three law-enforcement agencies where he worked. He is a Colorado POST-certified firearms instructor and holds instructor certifications in defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, and several other areas of law-enforcement training. Richard also served as a member of the peer support team, providing support and guidance to fellow law-enforcement professionals during difficult and challenging times.

Throughout his career, Richard has been guided by the values of integrity, accountability, compassion, and public service. He has used his experience not only to protect his community but also to train, mentor, and support others.

Richard is also the President and CEO of the Romito Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders. This mission is deeply personal to Richard and his family. He is the father of four sons, three of whom have been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Under Richard’s leadership, the Romito Foundation creates family outings and special events, provides much-needed respite opportunities for caregivers, and helps children and young adults participate in power wheelchair soccer. The Foundation works to replace isolation with community, fear with hope, and uncertainty with opportunities for families to create lasting memories together.

As Richard transitions from his law-enforcement career to focus full-time on his family and the Romito Foundation, he continues to follow the same purpose that has guided him throughout his life: serving others, strengthening his community, and making a meaningful difference for families.

“This Disease Does Not Define You.”

Richard Romito

President/CEO

Romito Foundation

richard.romito@romitofoundation.org

303-718-2538

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Nicole has been a nurse since 2007. She first started her career as an RN at Children's Hospital Colorado working in Oncology and the Emergency Department. Nicole has also held a number of leadership positions from nurse manager all the way up to regional nursing director for different health care organizations in Colorado.

Nicole is passionate about being proactive with your health and wellness — so when she was presented with the opportunity to be a franchise owner for Hydrate IV Bar®, she didn't hesitate. Nicole and her pharmacist husband have found their true passion in helping others achieve their health and wellness goals with Hydrate IV Bar®.

Nicole Poel BSN RN

Franchise Owner

nicolep@hydrateivbar.com

303.906.6968

Westminster & Lakewood, CO

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