2019-08-30
Deborah Dugan, Chief Executive Officer
Deborah is CEO of Beyond Type 1, a global nonprofit co-founded by Nick Jonas and Juliet de Baubigny that is dedicated to helping people living with diabetes stay alive and thrive. She also served as CEO of (RED), founded by Bono of U2, CEO of the Recording Academy, President of Disney Publishing Worldwide, EVP of EMI Records, and started her career as an attorney on Wall Street. She is currently on the Board of Girl Effect and served as Chair of the MOTH storytelling non-profit. Deborah is an innovative strategic leader, change agent, purpose-driven marketer, and social entrepreneur recognized as one of the “100 Most Powerful Women” by Forbes, “Top Women to Help Change the World” by Elle, and with (RED) received the “Nelson Mandela Changemaker” award.
Kristian Hurley, Senior Vice President of Programs, Advocacy, & Health Equity
Kristian Hurley is the Senior Vice President of Programs, Advocacy, and Health Equity at Beyond Type , a national nonprofit organization changing what it means to live with diabetes. Through platforms, programs, resources and grants, Beyond Type 1 is uniting the global diabetes community and providing solutions to improve lives today. Kristian has previously served as the Executive Director, Development and Community Health at the American Heart Association of Southeastern Michigan. In this role she was responsible for leading Community Impact, Development, and Communications functions and leading the mission impact strategy for southeastern Michigan with the goal of transforming environments where people live, work, play, pray, and learn. For 11 years, Kristian’s work at the American Heart Association helped to build a culture of health for all in Southeastern Michigan. Additionally, Kristian currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Michigan; a state support organization for Habitat affiliates that represents more than 50 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Michigan as well as a current Board Member for the Friends of the Pontiac Parks Association. Kristian holds a Bachelor of Science in Management as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She is married to husband Tyrone Hurley and together they share two sons Blake (12) and Davis (16).
Jae Trevits, Senior Vice President of Growth & Partnerships
Jae Trevits is a multi-hyphenate entertainment professional who most recently served as Vice President, Head of Partner Strategy for Westbrook Media. With her exceptional leadership skills and strategic mindset, she plays a pivotal role in overseeing multi-million dollar partnerships with major brands, talent and studios. Jae is known for her expertise in high-profile brand collaborations and client partnerships. With her extensive experience she excels as a strategic leader who is able to bridge the gap between brands, studios, entertainment entities, agencies, and talent. Previous to joining Westbrook Media, Jae was an accomplished and award-winning independent producer who enjoyed success in the indie, experimental and live event space. Jae possesses a comprehensive understanding of the creative process from ideation, physical production and post-production. Her ability to navigate the complexities of the creative landscape allows her to deliver outstanding results and ensure the successful execution of projects. Jae is deeply committed to empowering young BlPOC professionals and actively dedicates her time to mentor and support them on their journeys.
Missy Leiting, Vice President of Operations, Finance & Planning
Missy Leiting became Vice President of Operations, Finance & Planning at Beyond Type 1 in February 2023. Missy joins with 20 years of experience scaling marketplace tech companies. Previously, Missy served as Chief Operating Officer of Zeel where she led Zeel’s Finance, Operations, Trust & Safety, and Provider Acquisition teams through the company’s growth and expansion into new markets and verticals. Prior to becoming Zeel’s COO in 2018, Missy served as VP of Finance and Administration and is considered a founding team member. Before joining Zeel, Missy led Finance & Administration at Dotmenu, Inc., the parent company of Campusfood.com and Allmenus.com. She was part of the core founding team that took the company from late startup phase in 2004 to its sale to Grubhub in 2011, yielding shareholders a 5-10x return. Missy holds a BBA in Finance from the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. Her finance background combined with her scaling marketplaces provides her with a unique skill set focused on revenue acceleration and cost-measuring efficiencies.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body for Beyond Type 1, providing ultimate oversight for all organization activities and affairs. The Board of Directors work closely with the Staff and Leadership Council to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals, as well as the long-term sustainability and success of the organization.MORE
