Thatcher Heldring is a writer and author focused on Type 1 Diabetes, environmental education, and other issues related to children and health. He has also partnered with clients working on literacy, sustainable communities, youth leadership development, and health policy. Currently, he is the Communications Director for a research institute at the University of Washington. He is also the author of four sports novels for young readers and the father of a 11-year-old T1 and a 14-year-old T3. You can reach Thatcher through his website at www.spitballinc.com.

Megan King, also known as “Squeaks” has been a volunteer with Type 1 United’s Camp Leo summer camps since 2007. Megan’s time with Camp Leo has primarily focused on directing the High School Camp program. Growing up as a person with Type 1, Megan understands the power of community through the teenage years, and strives to provide an opportunity for support and connection to as many young people as possible. When not at camp, or planning to be at camp, Megan is an Environmental Engineer with the Port of Seattle’s Aviation Environment & Sustainability Group. If you can’t find her at work, or at camp, there is a strong likelihood she is having an adventure with her friends, or her nieces, or baking a sweet treat with all the carbs in it!

Connor Howard, also known as “Parkour”, has been a part of Type 1 united’s Camp Leo since he started as a camper in 2005. Connor has since moved his way up the ranks to be a Counselor, Activities Director, Assistant Director, and most recently Director of the high School Camp program. His experiences as a camper through Camp Leo and it’s T1D community have influenced many decisions throughout his life. Connor has always had a passion for bringing fun into every situation and strives to continue that through his work with the T1D community. In his day to day life Connor works as the Vendor Repair Coordinator for a property management company specializing in storage facilities. On his off days Connor enjoys playing on the beach with his wife and dog and getting cool photography shots with his camera drone.

Ryan McKinley, also known as “Mousetrap”, has been a part of Type 1 United since 2015, when he first came to Camp Leo as a camper. The type 1 community was greatly impactful to Ryan as a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic. Ryan began volunteering in 2017 as a CIT, and later a Counselor. He attended Washington State University where he studied accounting and finance, and began his career in accounting working as a financial statement auditor focused on healthcare and non-profit organizations. In his free time, Ryan is a musician and songwriter, and performs at live music venues across the pacific northwest with his band, Rice.

Kate joined the Board in August 2023, after her T1D daughter came home from her first session at Camp Leo and couldn’t stop talking about how great it was! Kate and her family moved to the Seattle area from New Orleans in 2022, and she had been looking for a way to get involved in the community. With a background in Human Resources, Kate is looking forward to helping with DEI initiatives, events, fundraising and recruitment. For fun, Kate loves to read, sew, attend concerts, travel and explore new places with her husband, four children and Sam (the cutest dog ever).

Andy Zosel has been on the board of Type 1 United since 2019. He is the proud parent of two amazing young adults with T1D. Andy and his wife Renea have invested a lot of effort in supporting excellent organizations such as JDRF and Benaroya Research over the past 24+ years while raising a family. They are proud to support Type 1 United with our focus on community for families and T1Ds of all ages. They have especially enjoyed watching their son grow from camper to counselor at Camp Leo! Andy is currently the CEO of Omron Microscan a high-tech industrial automation business headquartered in Renton, WA. For recreation Andy enjoys any sport (especially if it involves water), cheering for UW and playing disc golf with his dogs.

Nicole has been on the Type 1 United Board of Directors since 2022. She attended multiple ConnecT1D Adult Retreats and is on the Adult Retreat Planning committee. Nicole has been a diabetic since age 6. She attended diabetes camp as a kid in MI and is happy to have found Type 1 United as an adult to connect and make friends with other T1Ds and their supporters. Nicole is a Product Manager at Microsoft for Azure Cloud OS. In her free time Nicole enjoys travelling and trying new restaurants with her husband. She also has two dogs and they do dog agility for fun.

Mari Baker joined the Board of Directors in 2022 and she is excited to contribute to the mission of Type1United.  Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at a young age, Mari started getting involved with the diabetes community at the ConnecT1D Adult Retreat. Mari is a practicing attorney in Seattle.  When not working she is busy with her family, which includes two young boys and two rescue hound dogs. You can catch Mari and her family skiing on the Washington slopes!

Nate is new to the Type 1 United Board of Directors for 2023. For most of his life he has had close friends and family members who have diabetes and is a big fan of Camp Leo and what it provides for kids. Nate has worked with non-profit organizations over the last 10 years where he has helped guide them in their marketing efforts. He’s currently the Land Rover Account Director at Accenture where he oversees social media, brand, and retail marketing for Land Rover in the U.S. In his free time, Nate enjoys adventure travels, outdoor activities, and finds himself behind the wheel of a race car every now and then.

Jan joined the Type 1 United board in 2023, though she is an original founder of Camp Leo and has been involved in camp operations for over 30 years. Jan is a Retired Chronic Disease Director for the Department of Health, with 30 years Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She is an esteemed and engaged Lions Club leader. Jan loves to play golf, garden and have meaningful conversations.