Charlene Hill
Executive Director

Before joining the Donor Awareness Council, Charlene was an independent consultant for the Denver Public Schools' Task Force on Early Education and School Readiness. She developed collaborative relationships and supported the work of a 25-member task force in developing effective policies for universal preschool programs in metropolitan Denver. Charlene also worked as the executive vice-president for the Urban League of Metropolitan Denver, and served for a time as that organization's interim CEO. In this role, Charlene oversaw daily operations and board relations for the $1.7 million organization, emphasizing the need to 'stay the course' to meet stated goals and objectives.

Charlene's volunteer work is equally impressive with over 16 years experience designing, implementing and managing youth and adult programs. Currently, she serves on the Mayor's Leadership Team for Early Childhood Education and the board of directors, and as board secretary for the Family Resource Center Association.

These diverse skills and experiences, and expansive network within the nonprofit, government, corporate and education market segments will continue to prove beneficial in advancing the work and mission of the Donor Awareness Council.

"My first encounter with transplantation occurred several years ago when my cousin, received a heart transplant," Charlene said. "I will never forget that day when we received the telephone call that he was being placed on the waiting list. It sent our family into a tailspin, researching and collecting data about the transplantation process. The emotional and physical stress was overwhelming for the entire family—but you cannot imagine the joy of knowing that my cousin was going to have a second chance at life."

A native of New Jersey, Charlene holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, tennis, biking and engaging in volunteer activities. A Colorado resident for 24 years, Charlene resides in Aurora with her husband and daughter.


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Danielle Percival
driver's license Program Manager

Danielle brings more than 20 years of laboratory and manufacturing experience involving extensive client development and public contact. As the former Director of Client Development, Laboratories at Bonfils, Danielle developed long-term business relationships to expand their histocompatibility and infectious disease testing process, and established their first ever customer service function. In her role as Sales Representative of Clinical Trials, she developed business markets in coagulation testing in partnership with drug companies for clinical trials and with point-of-care companies.

Prior to this appointment, Danielle served for a time as the Acting Manager and successfully maintained client relationships and managed all program-related activities. Before accepting this position, Danielle provided administrative and program support for the agency.

Danielle's expertise and industry knowledge will be a tremendous asset in her new role.

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Samantha Padilla Scheitler
Community Outreach Program Manager

Samantha Padilla Scheitler accepted the position of Community Outreach Program Manager effective October 1, 2007. In this position Samantha will develop and manage community outreach and volunteer programs, seek new collaborative community partnerships, and serve as a resource for public inquiries about organ and tissue donation.

As a former Donor Awareness Council volunteer, Samantha served on the Creative Challenge committee and participated in 9 Health Fair events and the speakers' bureau.

Prior to accepting this position, Samantha worked in the healthcare industry to help coordinate state mandated health screening of Pre-K – 12th grade students within diverse populations. Samantha has several years' experience in community involvement, marketing, events planning and fundraising. She also owned and operated several successful businesses, has worked on various political campaigns and has volunteered extensively with Habitat for Humanity. 

We look forward to working with Samantha in her new role.

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Abigail Gonzales
Office Administrator

Abby Gonzales started working for Donor Awareness Council in July of 2007. She comes to Donor Awareness Council with a background in Business Administration and Accounting. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Office Management and has been working in this field for over 10 years.

She has also worked for other non-profits such as Promise Keepers in different capacities including: project manager, event planner, volunteer coordinator and budget analyst.

A native of Colorado, she enjoys spending time with her husband and taking long walks in the many beautiful parks of Colorado, biking and reading.

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