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Heidi Wieser (Founder)

Heidi has been an Oncology nurse for over 20 years. Currently she is working at the University of California at Davis Medical Center on the Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant floor. She has a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Arizona and an associate of Nursing degree from College of Marin. Heidi’s father passed away from cancer when she was 15 years old. Her husband, father of their four children, and best friend was diagnosed three and a half years ago with stage III cancer at the age of 40. Tom, her husband, is now dealing with stage IV cancer that has spread to both of his lungs. Heidi has been involved in many philanthropic activities and plans to make Camp Challenge a success for everyone involved.

Chris Maudru (President)

Chris has been involved in the sales of production supplies and material handling products for the electronics industry for the last 30 years. Chris is currently the Vice-President/Director of Marketing and 1/4 owner of SVS and a Sales Partner for EWD Solutions. Chris has worked on many local fundraisers and has a heart for giving.

John Burke (Camp Director)

John Burke, a 3-time Camp Challenge camper and a pancreatic cancer patient, joins the board of directors as the voice of the patient. In addition to his experience as a Camp Challenge camper, John also brings to the board more than 15-years of event planning and marketing experience including 7 years with Disney. John earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business with a marketing emphasis from California State University, Long Beach and currently works as an outside sales representative for one of the leading manufacturers in the flooring industry. John is also very involved in his church and serves as a part of the Men's Ministry leadership team.

Kat Maudru (Public Affairs Director)

Kat has her Masters degree in journalism from the University of California at Berkeley. She has been a voice on the local rock station 96.9 the Eagle for over 20 years. Kat has been on numerous other non-profit boards. Kat has been very involved at the University of California at Davis Children’s Hospital and is frequently seen on the children’s floor passing out treats to the hospitalized children. Kat is very well connected in the Sacramento community and has excellent fund-raising and journalism skills as well as a wide media access at her disposal.

Tom Carlson (Chief Financial Officer)

Tom is a Certified Public Accountant. He has been self-employeed for the past 20 years and has experience in all forms of taxation. Currently, Tom is the Treasurer of the Lazarus Project Inc. where he has served on the Board of Directors for over nine years. Tom has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the area of non-profit accounting and exempt organization returns.

Tomer Tal, Esq. (Attorney)

Tomer began his legal career with a highly respected Silicon Valley law firm. He maintained over 40 public and private clients and counseled them on general corporate matters, venture capital financings, debt financings, asset purchase sales and intellectual property licensing transactions. Tomer is now the founder and owner of New Venture Attorneys with offices in Auburn, Roseville, and San Franciso, CA, as well as an office in Reno, NV. Tomer holds a J.D. and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

Shawn Habermehl (Director of Marketing)

Shawn is a 1990 graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies. She moved to Roseville 18 years ago, and was employed as a sales representative for Pitney Bowes. Dedicated to family, Shawn has spent several years working as a volunteer in her children’s schools and on community events. Four years ago, Shawn followed her passion and started her own photography company, Shawn Habermehl Photography with a goal of capturing single moments in time that would create a lifetime of memories. She also currently shoots portraits for Payne and Payne Photography at area schools. Shawn first volunteered for the Me-One Foundation as the camp photographer and has since become the director of marketing for the nonprofit. She has experienced the joy of capturing imagines from both of our Camp Challenges and has a passion and drive to ensure that we continue to grow this foundation and host our camp for many years to come.