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Our Board
Meet HOPE LIVES! Board
The Hope Lives! Staff and Board is made up of caring and dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to provide support and resources to those affected by breast cancer. It is our goal to provide HOPE above all else.
Our Board of Directors
Starting a new organization was my creative vision but making it a reality took a village. While fighting an arduous battle with breast cancer in 2001, my experiences and struggles during treatment led me to reach out to many complementary care providers to ease my Chemotherapy side effects and help me endure my treatments physically, psychologically and emotionally. These services improved my recovery and quality of life so much that it moved me to start The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Foundation non-profit to help other women in treatment.
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My mission was to support and strengthen those affected by breast cancer by providing care, guidance and education. We serve as a partner as they heal in mind, body and spirit.​​
The need for services continues as statistically 400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Weld and Larimer Counties each year. According to Lydia, “We want to provide free post diagnosis services to all women in northern Colorado. We are committed to continuing our important work with the supportive help of our professional providers, generous donors, committed board members, staff and volunteers.”
Lydia Dody
Founder & Board Member
Mark is the owner/operator of Xanadu Med Spa in Fort Collins which he purchased in 2015. He takes great pride in managing a team that is client focused with phenomenal results. Prior to that, Mark was the CEO of a non-profit management company with offices in Fort Collins and St. Paul, MN. He and his staff provided overall leadership, board, financial, marketing, and event management for 18 different national and regional non-profit organizations. Mark began his career in Higher Education. It was a position at Colorado State University that brought him to Fort Collins from Saint Louis University in Missouri. Mark received his bachelor's degree at Carroll University in Wisconsin and a master's degree in educational psychology and counseling from Eastern Illinois University. He is the father to two beautiful college aged daughters.
Mark says, “I am proud to have this opportunity to serve on the Hope Lives Board of Directors. I am inspired to do this work on behalf of the important women in my life. Hope Lives! plays such an important role in our community and I am pleased to be able to play a small part in its success!”
Mark Koepsell
Board President
Jahna Eichel
Board Vice President
Jahna Eichel is a visionary media CEO and branding expert, known for her strategic approach to personal and professional storytelling. As the founder of The Creative Agency and publisher of Fort Collins City Lifestyle, she brings a dynamic blend of creativity and business acumen to every project. Jahna specializes in elevating brands through innovative marketing, impactful narratives, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Her passion for community and non-profit organizations like Hope Lives drives her to create meaningful partnerships and initiatives that amplify voices, inspire change, and foster a sense of connection. Whether collaborating with high-growth businesses, supporting charitable organizations, or curating local luxury content, Jahna is dedicated to transforming ideas into influence and building authentic relationships that leave a lasting impact.
Collis’s early experiences in aeronautical engineering (BSEE from UCLA in 1967) and later as a CPA (California 1974) with a Big 8 accounting firm were useful in developing his passion to grow early-stage companies, create new jobs and develop new and innovative products and services. These products included medical devices, ultraviolet light products, and water utilization products. Service companies included encryption software and water testing labs.
In his role as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Collis focused much of his attention to the operations of the companies, particularly to strategic and tactical planning, policies and procedures, human resource development as well as financial planning and controls. He was instrumental in numerous financings (private equity and public offerings) and corporate acquisitions, and has served on numerous corporate boards of directors.
In addition to his corporate activities, Collis has spent numerous years volunteering; a church counsel (President), a homeowner association (President), and a volunteer for Partners of Larimer County and Fort Collins Country Club finance committee.
Collis Woodward
Board Treasurer
Barry Eastman
Board Secretary
Barry Eastman is a Financial Advisor with High Point Financial Group since 2011. He was an executive with Front Range Internet (FRII) from 1996 to 2010.
Barry holds a B.S. In Computer Science from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, but otherwise has lived in Loveland and Greeley, CO his entire life. He is also involved with United Soccer Club as coach, volunteer and referee. And is the chair of the Greeley Budget Advisory Committee. He used to be involved with Bounce Animal Rescue and Boy Scouts of America. Barry is an Eagle Scout.
Barry is married to Tammy; has three children: Sam, Katy and Zachary; and 5 dogs. He enjoys spending time with family, friends, and dogs; anything technology related; the outdoors; playing sports; traveling at every opportunity; and enjoys whiskey and beer.
Michelle Riley
Board Member
Michelle Riley is a Recruiter at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, where she leverages her expertise to connect top technical talent with impactful opportunities. Driven by a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Michelle brings a strong commitment to community engagement.
Her previous six-year tenure on the board of Good Health Will in Northern Colorado focused on expanding healthcare access for underserved communities. Inspired by her personal connection to breast cancer as a daughter and sister of survivors, Michelle is a dedicated board member of Hope Lives. Beyond her work with Hope Lives, Michelle actively supports veterans in their transition to civilian careers through employment resources and training. Rooted in a deep commitment to creating positive change, Michelle also enjoys backpacking and nature adventures with her family and pets.
Carole Crane
Board Member
After obtaining an MA in Clinical Social Work, Carole was a therapist in Psychiatry at a general hospital. She then completed an MBA in Marketing and Management which led to a position in sales of telecommunications and data systems. Subsequently Carole took an international position as VP, Operations at an English language institute in Mexico. Upon returning to the States, she became a consultant to large corporations. Counseling executives, she helped them adjust to big changes in company cultures. Currently she teaches classes in Mental Health First Aid.
During her free time, Carole started up a nonprofit career renewal program, was state director of an international HR association, director of a junior college foundation and Chicago area president of several professional organizations.
Carole recognizes that everyone has a story to tell and a need to know that they are being heard. People want to be treated with respect and dignity - none more than women with breast cancer. Her own cancer journey involved wonderful support from Hope Lives! She is passionate about its mission and support of women going through breast cancer.
Exciting Changes to the Hope Lives! Board and Staff
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Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center is excited to announce recent changes to the organization that will position Hope Lives! for growth and success in 2025. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please reach out to us today!