Our Team

Cathy Sandoval (she, her, hers)

A native of Colorado, Cathy Sandoval has spent her 20-year career in service to her community. She has held leadership roles in both the business and nonprofit sectors, most recently at Community Home Health & Hospice in Vancouver, Washington. She previously served as the Executive Director for Meals on Wheels in Fort Collins and the Right to Read Adult & Family Education Center in Greeley, in addition to positions with Banner Health and Samaritan Health Services. When not at work, Cathy likes to spend time with her children, travel to the Oregon coast, and go on walks with her sweet pup Gizmo.  

Cathy.Sandoval@rmchildren.org
720-507-0900

Nicole Muennich (she, her, hers)

Meet Nicole Muennich, an integral part of our Foundation for seven years. A Certified Lactation Consultant with a background in biology, her expertise and dedication shine in her role. Born in Colorado to a mother from Thailand and a father with roots in Greece, Italy, and Germany, Nicole’s diverse heritage enriches her compassionate approach. Beyond her impactful work with outpatients and donor milk coordination, Nicole’s world includes three boxer dogs and extra-curious jumping spider pets. Her journey is a fusion of professional excellence and a life deeply connected to the diverse threads of humanity. Nicole chose RMCHF for its hands-on, rewarding approach to supporting parents at a non-profit.

Nicole.Muennich@rmchildren.org
720-507-0912

Lee Shaughnessy (she, her, hers)

Lee has spent her entire career—over 35 years— in nonprofit human service organizations in the Denver metropolitan area. Professionally, she identifies as a health educator and health literacy advocate, an identity that comes to life in her work as our Director of Programs. Lee and her husband Dennis are hopelessly devoted ballroom dancers, the parents of a wonderful son (who has four children of his own), and dog parents to the world’s cutest terrier mix named Wasabi. Lee also loves to bike, hike, snowshoe, and is a competitive, extremely proud organic gardener. She truly enjoys her busy life and work with so many families in need! 

Lee.Shaughnessy@rmchildren.org
720-507-0907

Molly Bankston (she, her, hers)

Molly has worked at Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation since March of 2022. Prior to joining the foundation, she worked as a paralegal for a variety of healthcare organizations. Molly is grateful that RMCHF gives her the opportunity to help children and their families while going through a health crisis. She hopes to make more community connections to expand the resources for partners and the families they serve. Molly loves finding answers and solutions to the unusual questions. So don’t hesitate to reach out to her for assistance!

Molly.Bankston@rmchildren.org
720-507-0908

Rebecca Heinrich (she, her, hers)

Rebecca Heinrich, CLC, is the Director of Mothers’ Milk Bank at RMCHF.  She has been with the milk bank since 2015, after a career spent in organ and tissue transplantation.  She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Human Milk Banking Association of North America where she co-chairs the Health Equity Committee. In her free time, Rebecca loves to sew—she has sewn everything from clothing and home décor to costumes for RuPaul’s Drag Race! 

Rebecca.Heinrich@rmchildren.org
720-507-0924

Rachel Goodman (she, her, hers)

Rachel Goodman describes her role at RMCHF as her “dream job.” Rachel holds a bachelor’s in marketing and a master’s in nutritional science and is a registered dietitian and has a background as a clinical dietitian at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and in private practice. Rachel is deeply passionate about breastfeeding, the amazing properties of human milk, and the countless health benefits. Rachel is an advocate for science & human milk as babies’ ideal first food. Rachel also loves salsa dancing, has been skydiving, is half Colombian and is bilingual, and had two natural births (including one magnificent water birth!) She and her family have been loving life in Colorado since 2016!

Rachel.Goodman@rmchildren.org
720-507-0926

Astral Bertolio (they, them, theirs)

Astral is a Lab Technician and Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) who brings over two years of experience to the Mother’s Milk Bank program. Tasked with the meticulous processing of donor human milk, Astral ensures unwavering adherence to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Beyond the laboratory, Astral leads a dynamic life enriched by diverse interests and pursuits. As an undergraduate microbiology student, they harbor a fervent passion for public health, epidemiology, and metagenomics. They are currently serving as a Young Ambassador for the American Society for Microbiology, leveraging their expertise to advocate for advancements in microbiological research and education.

Outside of work and academic pursuits Astral finds solace in pedaling through scenic landscapes, indulging their love for bicycling. At home, they share their space with their beloved wife and two cherished cats. Through this multifaceted journey of professional excellence and personal enrichment, Astral exemplifies the spirit of dedication and innovation that defines RMCHF’s mission.

Astral.Bertolio@rmchildren.org
720-507-0919

Samuel Frazier (he, him, his)

Samuel Frazier is the Customer Care Associate for Mothers’ Milk Bank. With experience in retail management, specifically in customer service, printing, and freight/logistics, Sam brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. Working for Mothers’ Milk Bank is meaningful to Sam because he was born premature. He feels this work is giving back to babies in the same situation he was. Sam plans to return to school to study agriculture and dreams of having a little farm someday!

Sam.Frazier@rmchildren.org
720-507-0915

Tommy Cummings (he,him,his)

Tommy is a Lab Technician at Mother’s Milk Bank, with a background in mycology and quality assurance. Originally from San Diego, CA, he began cultivating mushrooms as a hobby in 2020, which eventually led to a year of professional experience at a local mushroom farm in Denver. This role deepened his appreciation for the scientific aspects of mycology, particularly laboratory processes. Tommy also possesses a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

When he’s not working, Tommy loves to watch horror movies, go thrifting, play board/video games, watch trashy reality TV, and cook all sorts of delicious food. He’s always had a deep-rooted desire to support and uplift others, and finds genuine happiness in making a positive difference in people’s lives.

tommy.cummings@rmchildren.org
720-507-0919

Lenna Gregory (she, her, hers)

If you call Mothers’ Milk Bank donor relations line, there is a good chance you will have the pleasure to speak with Lenna. Lenna is a Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) and has worked with body feeding families since 2001. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications. Lenna joined RMCHF because she wants to be a part of keeping the precious resource of donor human milk available to the families that need it, and to help educate care providers about the benefits to babies especially the most fragile ones. Fun fact: Lenna is a Colorado native and has summited the same 14er twice!  

Lenna.Gregory@rmchildren.org
720-507-0910

Mollie Kehmeier (she, her, hers)

Mollie Kehmeier has spent most of her career in childbirth education in a hospital setting. She has taught childbirth preparation courses, prenatal yoga, mom/baby yoga, and labor skills courses. She recently completed her Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) course work to build on her knowledge of the prenatal and postpartum time period. Mollie loves working at RMCHF and Mothers’ Milk Bank because she gets to speak with women daily who are generously donating their breastmilk, not only to help babies in need but also to provide the physical support to new moms!  

Mollie.Kehmeier@rmchildren.org
720-507-0910

Kitcia Lechuga (she, her, hers)

Kitcia Lechuga is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge and skills so she can better serve moms in the community. She is especially interested in supporting those who are underserved, uninsured, and have a language barrier, specifically those who speak Spanish. While her degree is in nutrition, when she became a mom, she realized what she really loves to do was to spend time with moms and their babies. From the beginning, Kitcia loved the energy here at RMCHF and knew this was a place focused on teamwork. Kitcia loves to experiment in the kitchen and can never recreate the same dish. Her education in nutrition has inspired her to learn more about gardening, canning, and other ways to preserve food.  

Kitcia.Lechuga@rmchildren.org
720-507-0925

Rothie Uch (he, him, his)

Rothie Uch is the Customer Care and Logistics Coordinator for Mothers’ Milk Bank. Rothie was born in Denver but was California-raised. Rothie has a wealth of experience. He was a bulk mail delivery driver and is a licensed Realtor in Colorado. Rothie finds working at RMCHF to be very rewarding. He believes we are a resource to families and patients across the country and wakes up feeling like he is making a difference. Rothie’s family is from Cambodia, and he feels very blessed to have been born in the United States. Before he moved back to Colorado, he was a cook in his family’s restaurant is a foodie!

Rothie.Uch@rmchildren.org
720-507-0913

Sha Ronda Wilson (she, her, hers)

Sha Ronda Wilson has been a staple on the Mothers’ Milk Bank team for many years. She started out volunteering with us while she was in school for her associates degree. When there was an opening, she was encouraged to apply and has been here ever since. With a Bachelor of Art and Associates in Medical Specialties, she has a background in service-oriented jobs and enjoys fulfilling RMCHF’s mission, serving the community, and helping patients, one bottle at a time.  

ShaRonda.Wilson@rmchildren.org
720-507-0919

Sarah Winslow (she, her, hers)

Bio coming soon!

Sarah.Winslow@rmchildren.org 

Sara Blackwelder (she, her, hers)

Sara Blackwelder, our Director of Finance believes in the RMCHF Mission and brings a wealth of knowledge to our finance department. Sara has over 19 years of experience in finance and has spent 11 years with a focus on non-profits. A few fun facts about Sara: She worked at Disney in Florida, she enjoys crafts especially fiber arts, and loves spending time with her family.

Sara.Blackwelder@rmchildren.org
720-507-0901

Liza Kindl (she, her, hers)

Liza’s professional experience comes from a combination of technical theater, higher education, and wholesale floral. Through the variety of these experiences she tries to center attention to detail, adaptability, and authentic human connections in all of her work. She is delighted to have found a home for her skills in RMCHF and looks forward to supporting our mission for years to come.

Liza.Kindl@rmchildren.org
720-507-0902

Harshitha Kattekola (she, her, hers)

Harshitha is the Database Coordinator at Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. Harshitha is originally from India, where she completed her Undergraduate degree in Computer Science. Harshitha moved to the United States to pursue her Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems at Colorado State University and has been living in Colorado ever since. She specializes in database management, project management, and Business Intelligence, and is passionate about leveraging her skills to support children and families here.

Outside of her professional life, Harshitha loves exploring new things and places. She always enjoys re-watching the “Harry Potter” series and the TV series “Friends.” A lifelong vegetarian, she delights in exploring global vegetarian cuisines. Additionally, Harshitha has a background in Carnatic Classical Music, which she studied for five years in India. She is a lifelong learner with several professional certifications under her belt.

Harshitha.Kattekola@rmchildren.org
720.507.1922