President

Amber lives in Columbia Station, Ohio and is the mother of two amazing children. Amber lost her daughter Breanna to Neonatal Marfan Syndrome in May of 2015. She was immediately contacted by Angel Eyes and began her journey as an angel mom. Angel Eyes played a pivotal part in the unimaginable journey after the loss of a child. Amber and her husband Joe then started their own foundation in honor of her daughter and Amber is the active president. The Breanna Caden Frei Foundation helps raise money for families struggling in any way with severely sick infants or toddlers. When making the transition from living in Colorado to Ohio, Amber made it her mission to bring Angel Eyes with her and open the Ohio chapter.  A goal she has managed to accomplish.

Community Representative

Ben Altemus is a Cleveland native who lives with his wife, Jess, and their 3-year-old daughter, Harper. An accomplished non-profit executive, Ben brings extensive experience in leadership, community engagement, and organizational development. With a deep passion for fostering positive change and creating long-term impact, he is committed to improving the lives of people in his community. Recognizing the immense need and potential impact of Angel Eyes, Ben is honored to serve as a board member and contribute to its mission.

Community Representative

Allie Buss is a new addition to the Angel Eyes Board of Directors. She currently lives in Lakewood, Colorado, and was born and raised in Denver. Her family lost her older brother, Andrew, to SIDS. As Allie’s mom, Donna, volunteered and was on the Board of Directors, she spent a lot of time volunteering for Angel Eyes (formerly the Colorado SIDS Program) when she was young. Allie wanted to join the Board of Directors after recently moving back to Colorado from Washington, to give back to this wonderful organization that helps families during a very difficult time.

Community Representative

Leslie is a registered nurse in Columbus, Ohio where she lives with her husband and 2 daughters. She is honored to be part of Angel Eyes. There are no scripts on how families grieve after the loss of a pregnancy or the loss of an infant or toddler. It is her belief that Angel Eyes will impactfully serve families with an abundance of love and resources to support them through their grief process. She is excited to work with families through their physical and emotional challenges and to honor the children they have lost.

Community Representative

Scott has been in social work for 25 years and has supported families in several scenarios.  In 2013 Scott was approached to volunteer by a SUDS for SIDS committee member and has been a huge contributor to the Beer Fest ever since. Because of his hard work and dedication to Angel Eyes, he was asked to serve on the Board beginning in 2018. Like many board members at Angel Eyes, Scott was affected by a sudden loss of a child when close family members lost their baby to SIDS.  Although it occurred many years ago, he recognized the support the family needed back then and understands the needs of other families in similar circumstances.

Community Representative

Amy is new to the Angel Eyes Board of Directors of Ohio. She recently
moved to Ohio from Colorado with her husband and two children. Amy
learned of Angel Eyes through her friendship with Joe and Amber Frei. She
is passionate about the healing that Angel Eyes has afforded so many
families and is excited to bring this amazing foundation to Ohio!

Community Representative

Jennifer is new to the Angel Eyes Board of Directors. She lives in Firestone, Colorado with her husband and two children. In 2006 they tragically lost their son, Alexander, to SIDS at 5 months old. Angel Eyes (formerly Colorado SIDS) reached out to her with empathetic aid, providing the guidance and assistance her family needed to navigate their journey of healing. Jennifer and her husband Joe jumped right in to support Angel Eyes by hosting two fundraisers. After moving back to Colorado from Texas Jennifer reached back out to Angel Eyes wanting to continue her advocacy for Angel Eyes and families who have experienced the loss of a child.

Community Representative

Kelsey Sullivan is a new addition to the Angel Eyes Board of Directors. She currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she was born and raised. Her family lost her older brother, Drew, to SIDS. Kelsey’s mom began volunteering for Angel Eyes (formerly the Colorado SIDS Program) when she was young, and Kelsey has been volunteering for the Claws for a Cause event for 20+ years. Kelsey wanted to join the Board of Directors after recently moving back to Colorado from Boston, to give back to this wonderful organization that helped her family, and continues to help families during a very difficult time, as a way to honor her brother’s memory.