We are very pleased to welcome friend and supporter Aileen Carlos to the Board of Directors. Aileen is a lawyer based in Portland, Ore. She was introduced to Fanconi anemia while attending law school with Jon Frohnmayer and taking classes from Dave Frohnmayer. She has worked in the legal nonprofit and education sector, and continues to support nonprofits with her legal and dispute resolution experience. Aileen grew up in Pittsburgh, Penn., and continues to be an avid Pittsburgh sports fan despite her distance. She and her partner recently bought their first home, with a fenced in yard that their dog adores. Aileen enjoys hiking and photography, and volunteers for several nonprofits in her free time. Welcome, Aileen!
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