Meet our Board of Directors
Our dedicated team of leaders.
Cassidy Benson
Executive Director
Kari Holmstrom
Chair
Melissa (Missy) Thornton
Treasurer
Ariel Boit
Secretary
What impact do we hope to have in the next five years?

We want Rylens Reach to be a trusted national resource. A place families immediately turn to for adaptive equipment access, mentorship, and financial support. I want a measurable impact, transparent reporting, and real stories of changed outcomes and support.

What does inclusion mean to us?

When you have a child born differently, it is very hard and lonely. We want to be able to help people feel less lonely in times of uncertainty and be that support they may need.

What do we hope that families feel when they find Rylens Reach?

Relief. Strength. Community. We hope they feel seen, not pitied. Supported, not overwhelmed. And confident that there is a pathway forward.
