Meet the Team

Lisa Mattis is President & CEO of Can Do Multiple Sclerosis and serves as a Member of Board of Directors. Can Do MS is a national nonprofit organization that helps families living with MS to thrive through health and wellness education programs. Exercise, nutrition, symptom management and motivation are core focus areas. Lisa’s single priority is to meet the vision of strengthening every family living with MS by dramatically growing the organization.

Mattis spent a decade leading Outward Bound USA National Advancement and led Big City Mountaineers as Executive Director.  More recently, Lisa’s consulting company, Catalyst Philanthropy, continues to transform organizations, build leadership, and strengthen development capacity to enable nonprofits to create momentum and organizational change. Services include strategic planning, interim executive leadership, board development and training, revenue capacity building, team coaching and organizational alignment.  Interim executive leadership posts include the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges, Northeastern Junior College Foundation, and The Joshua School.

Mattis holds a BA from Fordham University and an MPA from Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs. Currently, Lisa serves on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Services Advisory Committee and Chairs the Impact Sub-Committee. She is the Vice Chair of the Town of Avon, Colorado Special Events Committee and leads the Marketing Committee. Lisa is a member of the Colorado Mountain College Edwards Campus Advisory Committee. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative and loves spending time hiking among Colorado’s “Crown Jewels.” Lisa is also a Vail ski instructor and volunteers extensively across Colorado’s Vail Valley.

Douglas joined the Can Do MS leadership team in 2015 and plays a critical role in implementing the infrastructure and systems needed to strengthen the organization’s financial position and to carry out its mission. As a seasoned finance executive, Doug draws on a background from for-profit and non-profit sectors, bringing a wealth of accounting best-practice experience to the organization. Prior to joining Can Do MS, Doug was Controller for the Allen Company in Broomfield, Colorado. Notably, he served in various key roles on the Board of Directors for the Hospice of Metro Denver, including Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasurer. Doug is a graduate of Colorado State University and earned his MBA from the University of Denver. On a personal note, Doug draws inspiration from the mountains and is an intrepid traveler. Dreams of faraway places have led Doug and his wife, Anne Clark, to such exotic locales as the Annapurna range, the jungles of the Amazon and India’s Tsar Desert. Inevitably, like many who choose to live in the Vail Valley, Doug and Anne agree: There’s no place like home!

Anne serves as the Director of Programs, overseeing all strategic development and implementation of Can Do MS programs and resources for people living with MS and their families.  Anne brings more than 16 years of experience in education and program development, having worked as a high school math teacher before transitioning into the non-profit healthcare arena, developing CME/CE programs for healthcare providers at the American College of Cardiology and the California Pharmacists Association.  She is passionate about bringing her experience in delivering high-quality in-person and online educational resources to the MS community, providing direct impact to MS patients.  Anne also serves as the Can Do MS representative of the MS Coalition, an affiliation of independent MS organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with MS.  In her free time, you can find Anne exploring the beautiful Rockies with her dog Bentley and husband Chris.

Lauri joined the Can Do MS team in July 2012 and oversaw all the operations of the Programs Department as the Director of Programs. In June 2015, Lauri shifted to the Director of Development, where she currently oversees individual giving, special events revenue, and corporate giving. She comes from a diverse background in experiential marketing, non-profit leadership, and hospitality sales. Lauri’s passion for giving back and making a difference in people’s lives led her to Can Do MS. Lauri has enjoyed implementing powerful programs for families living with MS. With Lauri’s vast knowledge in Can Do MS programs, she’s been able to blend strategies and developments into funding opportunities for all of Can Do MS’s donors and partners.

Alisa joined the Can Do MS Marketing and Communications team in January 2015. Coming from the student health center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she has more than seven years of experience in non-profit campaign development, with a specialization in digital communications. Alisa is a motivated and versatile marketing professional with a passion for health, technology, and communications. She’s looking forward to using her skills to ensure that the Can Do MS community receives timely and engaging information, and to help tell the Can Do MS story by capturing how the organization fulfills its mission every day. Alisa graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in communications and pursued her masters in information and communication technologies from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. Although she’s a Wisconsin native, she now calls the mountains–where you can find her mountain biking, snowboarding, and hiking—home, sweet, home.

Meg joined Can Do MS in January 2017. She was drawn to Can Do MS because of the camaraderie within our team; achieving goals together for an amazing cause. She has over 20 years of experience in event planning, marketing, and hospitality. As a business owner for 15 years, Meg brings a goal-setting, fiscally responsible approach to Can Do MS events. Her management style is balanced between organization, communications, and listening – with problem solving being her greatest asset! As a Vail Valley local for 25 years, Meg enjoys leveraging her relationships to network and expand Can Do MS’s donor base, growing our current projects and creating new events to support our programs.

Brian joined Can Do MS in 2015.  He  holds B.A. degrees from the University of Massachusetts and Western Washington University, as well as J.D. and M.I.P. degrees from the University of New Hampshire. After clerking at a corporate law firm, a bankruptcy trustee, an Air Force JAG Office, and a political campaign, Brian found that non-profit programs and services were a better fit with his personal and professional goals.  He then served as a director at a YMCA in New York and completed coursework in Non-Profit Strategic Management from the University of Illinois.  Finally, Brian moved to Colorado and immediately felt at home living in the Rocky Mountains and serving the dynamic mission of Can Do MS.  Brian is also a certified ski instructor and continues to volunteer at community legal clinics.  He lives in Vail with his girlfriend, Natalie, and their adorable cat, D'Artagnan.   

Laura joined the Programs Department in November of 2015. Prior to Can Do MS, Laura worked for Vail Resorts, where she implemented and managed the cutting-edge EpicMix photography program which launched 2011. She then went on to manage Adventure Ridge and assisted in the development of the new Epic Discovery program, an initiative that encourages learning through play. Laura’s career began on Wall Street after graduating from the State University of New York at Oswego. After moving west, she owned and operated a small business for over 10 years. She is looking forward to drawing on this experience to support the mission of Can Do MS. Laura is a native of New York and has lived in the Vail Valley since 1999, where she has been able to share the beauty of living in a mountain town with her three children Erin, Katie and Jack. Outside of work, she passionately pursues her favorite activities including skiing, hiking, playing golf and enjoying the great outdoors.

Alessandra joined the Can Do MS Development Department in February 2017. She is a graduate of Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast production and has over 10 years of professional experience working for ESPN and Microsoft in areas of broadcast operations and production, public relations, data analysis, event activation, and sponsor cultivation. She looks forward to drawing on this experience to support the mission of Can Do MS and help families with MS thrive! Alessandra moved to the Vail Valley in 2015 so she could enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.

Kirsten joined the Can Do MS Development Department in January 2018.  She holds a public health degree from Temple University and comes with a wealth of nonprofit experience focusing on community events and program management.  She is passionate about providing individuals and communities with access points to health, promoting programs and resources, and looks forward to supporting Can Do MS in their mission to transform the lives of families with MS.  When not at work, you will likely find Kirsten strolling a farmers market, baking doughnuts, or trying to keep up with her dog, Pearl.

Rachael joined the Can Do team in February 2018. With almost 10 years of experience in nonprofits, Rachael holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Boston University. Born in Seattle, WA, Rachael has a passion for storytelling and writing, community outreach, education and programming, and online marketing. During the weekends, you’ll find Rachael hiking, skiing, cheering on the Vail Yetis, and taking long walks with her dog. She is proud to produce engaging and inspiring stories that capture the spirit of Can Do MS and its community.  

Fresh from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Rachel brings her positive attitude and Midwest hospitality to Colorado. After obtaining a marketing degree from Northern Michigan University, Rachel found her niche in event planning, with six years of experience in the hospitality industry. She was able to use her love of people to create strong relationships, which helped her effectively guide clients toward successful events. She also has a passion for creating a team environment where the event staff is well- informed and feels valued for their contributions. Rachel is excited to bring her passion for people and collaboration to the Can Do MS team! When she’s not working, Rachel and her husband Erik love to spend time outdoors hiking, canoeing and now exploring all that Colorado has to offer. She also loves to sing and dance, so you may hear her before you see her.

Krista joined the programs team at Can Do MS in December 2017. She is a graduate from University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Krista brings with her an extensive background in sales and marketing with a focus in brand management, events, and guest service. She is excited to grow with and support the programs team as they strive to help families with MS truly thrive. Passionate about the mountains, Krista moved to Eagle County in 2009 and it was a natural fit. In her free time, Krista enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family. 

Pam joined Can Do MS in January 2016 as an accounting and administrative assistant. She is a graduate of the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. Her 30-plus years of experience in accounting and office administration make her a valuable asset to Can Do MS. Pam has lived in the Vail Valley for 33 years. She and her husband have traveled extensively and consider South Africa, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the Galapagos Islands as favorites among the many places they have visited. Pam loves the beauty and all the activities that the Rocky Mountains of Colorado offer and can’t imagine living anywhere else.

Rosalind Kalb, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in MS care, support and education for over 30 years. After receiving her doctorate from Fordham University in 1977, she began her career in MS, providing individual, group, and family therapy at the Medical Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for MS at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and then at the MS Comprehensive Care Center in White Plains, NY. Dr. Kalb joined the National MS Society in 2000, creating online resources and educational materials for individuals and families living with MS and healthcare professionals until 2017. She continues her resource development work for the Society as a consultant. Dr.Kalb is senior author of Multiple Sclerosis for Dummies (2^nd ed.), and co-author of Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Cognitive Challenges. In addition, Dr. Kalb has edited two books–Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have; The Answers You Need, now in its 5^th edition, and Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Families, now in its 3^rd edition. Dr. Kalb has also served as a Can Do program consultant since 2001.

Mandy Rohrig, PT, DPT, graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and a Minor in Spanish. Following her undergraduate education, Mandy received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She is a member of American Physical Therapy Association and currently works in an outpatient physical therapy setting where she specializes in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological conditions, with a special emphasis in the treatment of individuals with MS as well as balance/vestibular disorders. She is actively involved in the MS community in Omaha, regularly consulting and presenting among local MS exercise and support groups. Within the United States, she has presented to people with MS and their families on behalf of Can Do Multiple Sclerosis since 2007. Additionally, she has participated in multiple multidisciplinary presentations at the Consortium of MS Centers, a conference for all professionals who help people with MS. She is currently serving on a committee for the National MS Society Clinical Content Advisory Team as well as has collaborated on an advisory panel for INFORMS, to make Neuro-QOL measures applicable for individuals with MS. Mandy is the physical therapy representative for the international workgroup for Navigating MS: Optimizing Management Strategies, an international multidisciplinary collaboration for establishing a consensus for optimal MS management.

Flor joined Can Do MS in July of 2018. She is currently a senior in high school participating in the CareerWise apprentice program with Can Do MS. Flor will support the development, programs, and marketing departments. After a service trip to Nicaragua this year, she is excited to expand her nonprofit knowledge and hopes to continue helping people around the world.