Meet Our Staff and Leadership
Cindy Scurlock
President and CEO
In 1997 my daughter, Brooke, was born with TS, and TSSUS was our lifeline. After countless weeks of searching for information on TS, I knew I had to help make the process easier for the next person. I discovered TS information was important yet connecting with others was priceless. Who else really understands what it feels like to spend all day at doctors' visits and leave without answers or information you don't understand? In 2007, I graciously accepted the opportunity to work for TSSUS and closed my counseling practice. I have a master's degree in community counseling and a bachelor's degree in psychology and biology. I love spending time outdoors with my husband, Billy (he's the informal comic relief at TSSUS events), our daughters, Brooke and Ally, and dogs Cookie and Slinky. We also have chickens. :)
Deborah Rios
National Director of Member Services
I began working over 15 years ago as a part-time employee for TSSUS. In 2008, I attended my first conference and met so many with TS, their families, and their friends. My passion for helping others began in my early years as I found myself compassionate and a friend to everyone. I spend much of my workday helping people navigate the many resources TSSUS offers, connecting people to peers and TS experts, and often just listening when someone needs individual support. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my children, thrifting, fishing with my husband, Jimmy, and cuddling with my dogs, Paisley and Lily. I attended Alvin Community College and was involved in alliances/clubs such as ACC Student Ambassadors and Active Minds, where I found my “fit” for helping others.
Becky Brown
Nat'l Director of Development
& Communications
I am responsible for fundraising, communications strategies, and the TSSUS social media presence. As a child, my parents instilled in me the notion that just one friend could change someone’s life and, whenever possible, I should be that friend. I think this led me to a life-long career in the nonprofit sector, and providing services to the people they help. I have worked in a senior leadership role in development and communications for national and regional nonprofits for more than 24 years. Before that, I had a successful career as the national sales manager for nationwide Spanish-language and general market radio groups and the owner/publisher of a regional children’s magazine. I speak fluent Spanish. I studied nonprofit management and communications at Le Tourneau Christian University in Houston, Texas.
Bobby Marsh
Director of Finance & Administration
Before becoming a full-time employee, I contracted with TSSUS for many years as a bookkeeper and IT specialist. I previously worked as a staff accountant at a for-profit company and other nonprofit organizations in Houston. When I’m not working, which my family would say is rare, I volunteer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Special Children’s Committee. For fun, I enjoy camping with my family.
Our Board of Directors governs our organization to ensure TSSUS programs and activities support our mission and help us achieve our vision.
If you are a TSSUS member and interested in serving on the board of directors, contact us or look for application announcements in our newsletters each Spring.
Meet our Board of Directors
Sarah Bauer
Board Chair
My husband, Adam, and I live in Wisconsin and have one son and a daughter who was diagnosed with mosaic ring Turner syndrome at age 2. TSSUS was instrumental in helping my family navigate new challenges and inspired me to give back to the TSSUS community, especially parents of a child with a new diagnosis. I graduated from St. Norbert College in 2006 with a BA in Business Administration and have 17 years of experience working in Outside Sales
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Bria Kelly
Chair-Elect
I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome at birth and currently reside in Erie, Pennsylvania. Since graduating from Washington and Lee University with a B.S. in Psychology and minors in classics and dance, I have been working for a commercial roofing company and am currently the Department Head of Human Resources and Payroll. In my free time I love to take dance classes, read, go backpacking, and volunteer at my church. I attended my first TSSUS conference when I was 10 years old, and it was life changing. I am so looking forward to giving back to this organization that has meant so much to me and my family by serving on the board!
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Mary Greenberg
Treasurer
I’m a 58 year old woman who was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome at birth. I am also a foster child and International Adoptee. I currently reside in the Dallas Metroplex area, I have been in banking for 36 years holding various positions in leadership, retail banking, commercial banking, International On-Boarding, management, and project management. I am VP in Transaction Management Quality. My degree is in Finance and Accounting. I have been married for 35 years was born in Canada grew up in Massachusetts.
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Dawn Aye
Secretary
I am a cattle rancher in Montana, a mom of 5 (ages 15-39) and grandma to 7 (ages 6-19). My daughter was diagnosed with Turner syndrome in utero in 2006 and she and I attended our first conference in 2007. Since then, my family and I have attended multiple conferences in order to educate myself and be an advocate for my daughter, as well as educate our local doctors. Living in a small town makes Turner syndrome knowledgeable doctors hard to find. After all the support we have been given from TSSUS, I am wanting to give back to the TS community and become part of an organization that has supported not only us, but thousands of other women and children with Turner syndrome across the world. I understand the responsibilities of nonprofit board work, have been on multiple boards and held leadership positions of youth clubs. I look forward to serving this community that has become part of our lives.
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Elizabeth Dabrowski, MD
Director
Dr. Dabrowski is board certified in both general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. She has a special interest in the care and management of girls with Turner syndrome, transgender youth, obesity management, and thyroid disorders but enjoys working with all endocrine conditions. Dr. Dabrowski loves caring for patients and the long-term relationships she is able to build with them. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her children, baking, reading and cycling.
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Danielle Smith
Director
As a registered nurse, patient advocate, and mother of a daughter (Isabella, 24) diagnosed with Turner syndrome at two months, I know firsthand how frightening and overwhelming a medical diagnosis can be. TSSUS has been a wonderful, trusted resource for us through the years. With almost 30 years of healthcare administration and 24 inspiring years with Bella, I’m hoping to pay it forward by advancing awareness, advocacy, and research for TS. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Louisiana State University, a B.S. in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University, and a Master of Science in Nursing in Healthcare Systems Management from Loyola University. My husband, Matt and I live in Houston but visit our adult children Bella and Adrian and our extended families often in our home state of Louisiana.
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Alicia Hernandez
Director
I am Alicia Hernandez. I was diagnosed shortly after birth with Turner syndrome. Growing up I became fascinated with genetics, and I ended up pursuing a career as a genetic counselor to use that passion and my experiences to help others in their journey with a genetic condition. I live by a motto of live life extraordinary. Life extraordinary is enjoying the beauty of nature, music, creating art work, dancing, love of friends and family, and the little miracles all around us. I've been fortunate that since 2019 I've been able to make it to the TSSUS conferences and some of the events for the north Texas group. It's truly been life changing to forge so many friendships with others that have been there with TS, and I look forward to building many more friendships. I look forward to serving on the board to work with other passionate individuals to promote awareness of Turner syndrome and find ways to support and improve care for the amazing butterfly community.
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Laura Palko
Director
Hi! My name is Laura. I was diagnosed as a butterfly when I was 3 years old. I was born and raised in Cleveland, OH and I am an occupational therapist for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. I am a huge baseball, theatre, and Disney fan! I also am a certified Zumba instructor and enjoy teaching classes at my local YMCA. I am a dog mom to the goofiest, most energetic black lab/shepard mix Kluber (named after former Cleveland Indians pitcher, and yes, he lives up to his name).
My family and I have been actively involved with TSSUS since I was diagnosed. We have also been involved in local organizations advocating for TS and I have been fortunate to have met many fellow butterflies through conferences at Akron Children’s Hospital.
I am looking forward to bringing passion, excitement, and advocacy to the board and helping spread awareness to all who are still not knowledgeable about TS. I believe my experience as an occupational therapist and enthusiasm as a Zumba instructor will bring a unique voice to the team. I have spent my entire life advocating for myself and I understand how difficult it is to be your own advocate, and I can’t wait to help others with this.
I attended my first national conference last year and it changed my life. I cannot wait to
help inspire and empower others by being a board member!
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Toni Farrell
Director
My name is Toni Farrell and I am both a woman with TS and also a pediatric physician currently in fellowship training in San Diego to be an endocrinologist! I was diagnosed at 9 years old and have seen how far we have come as a community since. My family and I were connected early on to our local TSSUS group where we got to connect with other TS individuals near us. I then went to my first TSSUS Conference in 2017 in Denver, where I got to meet many women with TS my age from around the country who I still keep in touch with and look forward to meeting up with every conference. I have treasured the opportunities TSSUS has given me to meet others with similar life experiences.
I realized I was destined for pediatric endocrinology when I was in college and working on getting into medical school. I realized that my passion is to work with girls with TS and help expand research and opportunities for my community. I am now fortunate to train at one of the top facilities working on national research for TS. With my role as a pediatric endocrinologist who both has an interest in TS and who also has TS herself, I am able to advocate for the pressing needs of our community.
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Elizabeth Reader
Director
I work as an estate, tax, and business attorney in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. My daughter Lucy was diagnosed with Turner syndrome at 8 months old and we attended our first conference in 2024. TSSUS has been an incredible resource for Lucy and our family as we navigate how TS impacts her health, schooling, and social world. I hope that in serving on the Board that I can continue to bolster those resources for other women and girls. In addition to Lucy, I live with my husband Derrick and son Sam in Northern Kentucky and enjoy cooking, boating, and sports.
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