Our Staff
Jason Marsden Executive Director
Jason Marsden has served as executive director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation since July 1, 2009.
Joshua Anderson Development Director
Joshua Anderson began his fundraising work at the grassroots level, having founded both volunteer led Team Colorado of the Rockies and SQUID.
Cynthia Deitle Programs and Operations Director
Cynthia M. Deitle joins the Matthew Shepard Foundation as their new Programs and Operations Director. She will be overseeing our hate crimes work, community outreach, and events.
Sara Grossman Communications Manager
Sara Grossman manages the Foundation's media, communications and editorial projects.
Louis Sisneros Legacy Projects Coordinator
Louis Sisneros oversees our legacy projects.
Brennan Johnson Development Associate
Brennan Johnson manages database systems, fundraising campaigns, events coordination, and content development.
Logan Shepard Controller
Logan Shepard is Matthew Shepard's brother and a longtime Foundation staff member.
Leah Battistrada Executive & Development Associate
Leah Battistrada coordinates with volunteers, assists with general administrative duties and supports the Foundation's Annual Honors Gala in October.
Board of Directors
Judy Shepard President
Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors.
John Sullivan Secretary
John Sullivan was a founding member of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Business Council in 1997.
Greg Miraglia Vice President
Mr. Miraglia is the National Program Coordinator for the Stop the Hate Program.
Randy Zila Treasurer
Randy Zila has served on the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors since the organization’s inception.
Shirley Potenza Assistant Treasurer
Shirley has been active with the Matthew Shepard Foundation since 2009, and brings her extensive skills and infectious personality and smile to this cause.
Doug Sanborn Assistant Secretary
Doug Sanborn has helped develop a committed partnership between MillerCoors and the LGBT community.
Charlotte Sweeney Board Member
Charlotte Sweeney is the Foundation's newest Board member and a longtime supporter of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Dennis Shepard Board Member Emeritus
Dennis Shepard has served on the Matthew Shepard Foundation board of directors since the organization’s inception.