Dorotha Graham Cicchinelli, Executive Director & Founder
A social worker with many years of experience in helping families cope with the grief of child loss, Dorotha co-founded, directed and facilitated the first Fetal & Newborn Loss Program in Colorado. She is an ASPO-certified childbirth educator/parenting instructor, and has published in Fetal and Newborn Loss publications. Dorotha is also an associate clinical professor at the University of Colorado Medical School.
Veronika Hunter, President
Veronika was born and raised in Central Indiana, attending Indiana University. She moved to Colorado in 1994. Veronika spent over 16 years in the financial industry as a licensed broker before taking the leap to “stay at home” mother. In 2012 she and her husband experienced the devastating loss of their third child, their newborn daughter Ari. They utilized the services of Colorado Pregnancy and Newborn Loss, taking full advantage of the program and its healing effects after such a deeply painful and powerful experience. Veronika and her husband later participated in the Pregnancy After Loss program as well. Because of the profound impact of losing an infant and the role CPNL played in the healing process Veronika joined the board in 2016 in an effort to help others who walk this path.
Rosa Derieux, Vice President
Rosie joined the CPNL board in 2015. Before joining the board, Rosie utilized the services provided by CPNL when she lost her twins at 22 weeks gestation. CPNL opened its arms to her and provided the support needed. She has first-hand knowledge of what many think could never happen to them. Because of the support received from CPNL, Rosie was able to work through her grief and go on to have a healthy daughter. She now volunteers as a host parent. Rosie is a trial attorney who spends her time playing with her daughter, running 5Ks and hiking.
Marvin Hersh, Treasurer
Marvin has over 35 years of experience in the medical product and device industries. He has help positions at New Dimensions in Medicine, American Hospital Supply and Baxter Healthcare. Additionally, he served as a consultant specializing in medical product marketing and sales. He spent 13 years with Parker Medical, a ground-breaking, innovative airway management device company, and retired in 2011 after serving as its president. Marvin is currently acting as CEO of ProtechSure, Inc.
Nikki Swain
Nikki was born and raised in Colorado. She decided to start her family in 2007. She married and had her first child. Five years later Nikki was pregnant with her second child, JoHanna. She experienced a devastating loss in 2013, losing JoHanna at 24 weeks. Having her baby born still and silent was devastating. She joined CPNL shortly after her loss and participated in the loss group for two years. Nikki has donated through United Way and has participated in other events with CPNL. Nikki later went on to have her third child, her rainbow baby. Nikki continues to work with CPNL and became a board member in 2021. Nikki has such a love for this organization and feels it is family to her.
Rich satizan
Rich joined the CPNL Board in 2021. He and his wife had been volunteers for our organization prior, serving at our annual Wine and Chocolate Events. His passion for helping grieving families prompted him to take a more active role as board member and we are delighted to have him on our team!