Mackenzie's Mission
Non-Profit Drowning Prevention

NOTHING replaces CONSTANT supervision in and around the water!

Mackenzie's Mission was founded in 2011 by Trista Roecker. Trista’s daughter, Mackenzie, was only 4 years old when she suffered a non-fatal drowning while at a routine preschool swim activity. The senselessness of this tragedy inspired Trista to create a water safety, life jacket, and drowning prevention educational program for families and lifeguards. With the help of her good friend, Brandi-Lynn Greig, Trista’s vision was made a reality.

Heather Roecker (Chairperson)

h.roecker@macksmission.org

Heather lost her sister in 2005 to a non-fatal drowning and her life was forever changed. She is currently a senior in high school and a strong advocate for child safety in all areas of life. She will be heading to University in the fall of 2012 and plans to major in Psychiatry.

Brandi-Lynn Greig (Co-Chairperson)

brandilynngreig@macksmission.org

Brandi-Lynn holds an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). She has a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota. She has furthered her education by completing the Communication Disorders Program in Severe Disabilities through Western Carolina University. Over 11 years experience in the specialized area of Speech-Generating Device (SGD) service provision. Her experiences also include collaborating and consulting with professionals, family members and other team members regarding assessment, training and therapeutic intervention in SGD. BrandiLynn is the founder/owner of Inspiring Talkers, LLC, a therapist owned company providing specialized AAC speech therapy services.

Trista Roecker (Founder/Secretary)

t.roecker@macksmission.org

Trista is the parent of a non-fatal drowning victim and as such has become an advocate for water safety and life jackets. She has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas but gave up her career to care for her daughter. Trista is an active volunteer with Poudre School District and serves on the Family Support Services Program board at Foothills Gateways.

Tina Carter (Treasurer)

t.carter@macksmission.org

Tina holds a Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education, with emphasis on Special Education, from the Colorado Christian University and is a co-owner of Sonshine Acres Quarter Horses.