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Meet CBK

The Center for Being Known is the work of a small team: a board of directors and four staff members. Our hope is that you will join us in this effort and become part of the CBK.

Board of Directors

Curt Thompson, MD

Dr. Curt Thompson

Founder and board member

Dan Rogers

Dan Rogers

Board chair

Derek McNeil

Derek McNeil

Board member

Doug Wilson

Doug Wilson

Board member

Jill Phillips Gullahorn

Jill Phillips Gullahorn

Board member

Karl Glendenning

Karl Glendenning

Board member

Deidre Fortson

Deidre Fortson

Board member

Jane Couperus

Jane Couperus

Board member

Staff

Jacquie Pender

Jacquie Pender

Executive Director

Octavia Tate

Octavia Tate

Member Care Coordinator

Kara Yuza

Kara Yuza

Marketing Coordinator

Louise Goodwin

Louise Goodwin

Conference Coordinator

Volunteer with CBK

CBK is a largely volunteer-led organization serving people across the United States and in countries around the world. If you would like to help, we would love to hear from you.