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Since sustaining a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 2000, Tricia has become passionate about elevating the quality of life for individuals with disabilities within the Denver Community. In the past ten years, she founded and directed a sports and fitness camp for female wheelchair users, has mentored newly injured patients through Craig Hospital and paved the way as a pioneer in the sport of paratriathlon, becoming the first female wheelchair racer to complete an Iron distance triathlon. She is a 2016 Paralympian in the sport of shooting. Tricia has master’s degrees in both Sport Management (Eastern Illinois) and Disability Studies (Regis University). Additionally, she published her memoir in 2010 and in 2018 published her first fiction novel, starring a main character who has a disability. Tricia hopes to see more positive portrayals of individuals with disabilities in books, on TV, and on the big screen.
Lori Frisher is an exceptional leader, disruptor, and entrepreneur, with a remarkable journey that embodies resilience and determination. As a #1 Amazon best-selling author, Emmy nominee, cancer survivor and public speaker, Lori’s accomplishments reflect her ability to surpass challenges and embrace new opportunities. Overcoming severe hearing loss since birth, she now relies on two cochlear implants and lip-reading to communicate effectively. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Lori faced a transformative experience, losing her voice only to find a new voice of advocacy. This pivotal moment led her to discover her true calling and become a disruptive force for change. With unparalleled empathy, personal storytelling, and a spirit of innovation, Lori empowers companies and organizations to foster a culture of success. As the founder of Ready or Not! Media, Lori is committed to dismantling negative stereotypes and advocating for the inclusion of people of ALL abilities in the workforce and communities. She urges executives and management teams to exemplify inclusive leadership, creating workplaces where every employee feels a sense of belonging.
Laurie Freedle’s eclectic background shows her curiosity for all things—she has been a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Certified Neurosculpting Facilitator, holds a certificate as a Master Gardener from Colorado State University, authored and published My Lucky Stroke-One Woman’s Journey to Manifesting an Ideal Life, and is a decades-long practitioner of yoga and meditation. In 2013, Laurie was the budget director of the Colorado Department of Transportation. That is, until a stroke injured her cerebellum and visual cortex, damaging her vision and cognitive processes. When Laurie found she was unable to do her job, managing a billion dollar per year budget and a staff of over 35, many people were puzzled by her departure. “But you look great!” or “You don’t even look like you had a stroke!” were common comments, intended to make her feel reassured, but which only frustrated her further. Laurie’s curiosity led her back to the Dept of Transportation, where she now works part-time in a primarily clerical job. Importantly, she works in a unit with people who understand her disability, work with her to lend support, and help Laurie to be a productive and valuable part of the team.
Lacey is a Paralympian, an American Record holder in the long jump, a world record holder in the pole vault, Para Pan American Silver Medalist, 9x National Champion, and a former Div 1 athlete. Much of Lacey’s success can be attributed to working with a sport psychologist during her professional track and field career. That mental performance work helped her fully embrace the multiple identities she has as a cancer survivor and a disabled athlete to make space for top performances on the world stage. She owns Parallel Performance Sport Psychology Consulting, a private practice helping all athletes of all levels. She also is a High Performance Mindset Coach with Finding Mastery, and has influenced policy changes around People with Disabilities in the Colorado State Legislature. Her goals are to assist in making space for the multiple aspects of identity to facilitate high performance for people across all domains of life.
Megan Catalfomo is the Senior Project Manager for Disability Rights in Human Rights & Community Partnerships and a newly appointed commissioner on Denver’s Commission for People with Disabilities. In both roles, she works to remediate barriers to accessibility in Denver. Megan’s career goal has always been to earn a paycheck with a purpose, so when she joined Denver’s HRCP in 2021, she immediately felt gratitude for the opportunity and excitement for all that lay ahead. Having been diagnosed with MS in 2007, Megan is a champion for those living with MS by volunteering, fundraising, and spreading awareness.
She has captained a Bike MS Team through National MS Society since 2015. With her partnership with NMSS and the MS community, she has realized the dire need to create a universally accessible world, and she hopes that her roles with the Disability Rights Division, Denver’s Commission for People with Disabilities, and Bike MS Colorado will be impactful in providing equity for all people with disabilities throughout the City and County of Denver and beyond.
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