Our Team

Brandy Nunes

PRESIDENT

Community-focused, small business advocate, Brandy owns and operates Nunes Partners - a local insurance agency specializing in innovative healthcare solutions. She believes in helping people with an authentic, affordable, no gimmicks approach. Brandy joined the Sue’s Gift Board after experiencing a cervical cancer scare herself that also resulted in her mother and grandmother having hysterectomies at age 36 for the same reason. Originally from Dallas, Brandy graduated from California State University and worked in advertising prior to relocating to Colorado. She has served the Colorado Springs community since 2017. In her off time, Brandy enjoys hiking, disc golf, road trips, camping, spending time with her husband and dogs, and volunteering at various nonprofits and community organizations.

Caryn Becker

VICE PRESIDENT

In 2011, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It was important to me to find survivors and those that supported survivors. Thankfully I found Sue’s Gift right away. I’ve been volunTEALing for them ever since. I became a board member because I know how important this organization is to the community. It’s been so rewarding to watch the organization grow from a $25,000 a year budget to what it is today. In my spare time I love to read, hike and camp with my dog Coco. I am a Realtor serving the Pikes Peak Region.

Tarah Dierdorff

AT LARGE

Diagnosed with stage 4b uterine cancer in 2021, I am passionate about advocacy and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others facing similar challenges. As CFO of Amnet, a local IT consulting company, I bring financial expertise and leadership to the board. I enjoy hiking, cooking, reading, and spending time with my husband, Trevor, and our family.

Julie Peterson

AT LARGE

I am an attorney at a local law firm. After starting my career in St. Louis doing civil litigation, I transitioned my practice to primarily representing schools when I moved to Colorado Springs. Outside of work, I’m kept busy with two young children and trying to renovate our fixer upper with my husband. My grandmother and great-grandmother both passed from ovarian cancer so Sue’s Gift’s mission holds a special place in my heart.

Selma Cruz

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2021. As a former educator, it is important to be able to educate others on the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer, as well as learning to advocate for your own health journey. In my free time I enjoy being with friends and family, and traveling.
I look forward to helping Sue’s Gift meet its mission of helping the women of southern Colorado.

Sherry Martin

PATIENT SERVICES DIRECTOR

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience in the field of oncology social work, working with cancer patients and their caregivers in hospitals, cancer centers, behavioral health and oncology-focused non-profit organizations.
I am a past Colorado State Representative to the Association of Oncology Social Work and author of the book, Beginning Again: Tools for the Journey through Grief; A Step-by-Step Guide for Facilitators of a Grief Support Group.
I live with my husband in Woodland Park, Colorado.