We Welcome Our Newest Board Members
New Birthday Wishes Board Members
At Birthday Wishes, our mission is rooted in one simple belief: every child deserves to feel celebrated, valued, and remembered on their birthday, regardless of housing circumstances.
As Birthday Wishes continues to grow and expand its programming nationally, strong volunteer leadership remains essential to advancing our mission. Our Board of Directors includes leaders from finance, healthcare, education, technology, nonprofit management, marketing, and community service who help guide the organization’s growth, strengthen fundraising efforts, expand community partnerships, and ensure Birthday Wishes can continue creating moments of joy, dignity, and belonging for thousands of children each year.
We are grateful for the leadership and dedication of our Board members and are especially excited to welcome several new Directors whose professional expertise and personal commitment will help further our mission.
Chris King
Chris King joins the Board from Redwood Shores, California, where he serves as Managing Director of Investment Operations at Stanford Management Company. Chris first became involved with Birthday Wishes through the organization’s Putt for Presents golf tournament and was inspired by the community coming together to support children experiencing homelessness.
As a father of two young children, Chris believes every child deserves to feel celebrated and valued. He looks forward to helping Birthday Wishes strengthen fundraising efforts, grow strategically, and reach even more children and families.
Dan Strasshofer
Dan Strasshofer is a Partner at KPMG LLP, where he has spent nearly three decades working in the firm’s Audit and Asset Management Practice with extensive experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and SEC filings.
Dan brings deep financial and strategic expertise to the Birthday Wishes Board of Directors, helping support the organization’s long-term sustainability and growth. His leadership and experience working with complex organizations will help strengthen Birthday Wishes’ ability to expand its impact while remaining mission-focused on celebrating children experiencing homelessness.
Kim Sprunck
Kim Sprunck, Medical Information Manager and Patient Advocacy Lead at Blue Earth Diagnostics, brings both professional expertise and deeply personal lived experience to the Board.
Kim spent part of her early childhood in foster care before being adopted and understands firsthand how meaningful celebrations and moments of belonging can be for children.
Combined with her extensive nonprofit leadership in maternal and child health and fundraising experience, Kim is passionate about helping Birthday Wishes continue creating joyful and affirming experiences for children experiencing homelessness.
Kathleen Trojan
Kathleen Trojan first became involved with Birthday Wishes through a donation drive at her children’s school. After visiting the organization with her daughter and seeing firsthand how many children rely on Birthday Wishes to celebrate their birthdays, she felt inspired to deepen her involvement.
A Speech Language Pathologist with extensive volunteer and fundraising experience, Kathleen is passionate about increasing community awareness, expanding family engagement, and helping more children experience the joy of feeling celebrated on their birthday.