Henry joined the Ella Bullis Foundation board of directors in 2011 and is dedicated to bringing awareness and support to NICU families. Having spent nearly 3 months in the NICU with his two children, Emily and Melissa, Henry is aware of the challenges that families face. Read Henry’s full story here. Henry is Managing Partner [...]
Ron Bullis’ Bio
Ron founded the Ella Bullis Foundation in 2008 after the tragic passing of his daughter, Ella Aveline Bullis. From the trauma of losing baby Ella, Ron has set out to help other families affected by prematurity. Read Ron’s full story here. Ron has acted as board chair since the founding of the board in 2009. [...]
Natalia Powers’ Bio
Natalia has been involved in the special events committee for the Ella Bullis Foundation since 2009 and joined the board of directors in 2010. She has helped coordinate all major foundation events and currently chairs the special events committee. Natalia works as an event planner in Grand Rapids. She lives with her two kids, Hannah [...]
Anna Bullis’ Bio
Anna is a founding member of the Ella Bullis Foundation and has sat on the board of directors since 2008. She has chaired the special events committee and communications committee, and continues involvement in both initiatives. Anna has a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University and currently works in advertising. [...]
Erin Magers’ Bio
Erin Magers joined the board of directors in 2010 and has since been appointed Director of Family Support Services. Erin works closely with hospital social workers and families to meet family needs. She is deeply committed to the families we support and works diligently to find new ways for our community to rally support around [...]
Kurt Van Dyken’s Bio
Kurt is a founding member of the Ella Bullis Foundation Board of Directors, since 2009. Kurt has acted as Treasurer since late 2010. Kurt has a degree in Business and Finance from Western Michigan University, and works as a financial advisor. He lives in West Michigan with his wife Ashley and their 1-year-old son, Rowan. [...]


