Toby.

Tobin is our inspiration of courage and strength in the face of adversity. What amazing grace he showed through it all. Although far too short, we are incredibly grateful for the time we had with him and thankful for the legacy he was meant to share with the world. He is at the helm of all we do for our families.

Chasity.

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As the Director, Database Administrator, Chasity Wellnitz has served the Center for Heart Care and Quality Department at Phoenix Children’s Hospital since 2010. In addition to working with the STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database, Chasity is involved with numerous clinical registries. Her passions include using data to drive healthcare outcomes. Chasity obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Purdue University and a Master of Public Health and Epidemiology degree from the University of Michigan. Chasity has worked with the STS database for over 15 years and serves as a Core Group Member for the Congenital Heart Surgery Database and is involved in conference planning and database upgrades. She also serves as an STS database consultant. As an avid aficionado of shoes, LEGOS, and handbags, Chasity creates dashboards and pivot tables in her spare time.

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Nancy.

Nancy is a grounded, growth-minded, positive force who nurtures others to develop and flourish. She has grown individuals and teams in her own businesses and in leadership roles at several other companies. Nancy’s passion for marketing people, products and ideas started at an early age when she had created a candy store at the end of her sidewalk at her childhood home - reselling treats she bought at the local 7-11 to the neighborhood kids. She built on that experience and now is thrilled to be supporting the marketing efforts of the Tobin Scott Foundation. 

Nancy has two adult sons, lives in Minneapolis with her significant other and enjoys kayak fishing, reading and adventure travel!

Melissa.

Melissa brings 20 plus years of experience in the social services industry to the TSF organization, as well as a master’s degree in writing for Children and Young Adults. Melissa is also a published author with four contracted middle grade books with Penguin Random House, one of the top five publishers in the US.  Most importantly, Melissa is Tobin's mom. Melissa found that the expression of grief through storytelling to be one of the most healing experiences she has had after the loss of her son.  It inspired her to support other families to share their own voices and legacies through the power of story.

Anne.

Anne is a shareholder at Henson & Efron, P.A., where she practices exclusively in the area of family law, advising and guiding clients through the processes of divorce, custody, child support, maintenance, and complex property division matters. Anne is compelled by family law because on every level, it is about people’s lives. The most important thing a family law attorney can do is to know the client’s story. She is devoted to understanding a family’s history, current priorities, and future goals, so that she can strategically advocate for them. Minnesota Lawyer honored her as a 2020 Up & Coming Attorney, and she has been recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyers—Rising Star (2017–2023), North Star Lawyer for pro bono service (2019-2023), and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch: Family Law (2021–2023). After graduating magna cum laude from the University of South Dakota for her undergraduate degree, Anne received her Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, with a Family Law and Civil Litigation Concentration.

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Jeff.

Jeff is a retired USAF officer and NASA Engineer with over 25 years of experience of leading multi-disciplined teams.  He controlled the launch countdown of the Space Shuttle and put 200+ astronauts, multiple nation security payloads, and scientific missions into space. Jeff is currently working on his master’s degree in Finance and Risk Management.  Most Importantly, he is Tobin’s dad. Tobin inspired Jeff to help others in need and he has volunteered time at Colorado Children’s Hospital. He realizes families deal with grief and trauma in several different ways. He is a firm believer art, literature, and music heals the soul.

Howard.

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Howard is a Global Finance professional with over 20 years of experience in Program Controls, Project Management, Product Export Compliance, International Financial Management, SOX Controls, Financial Reporting, Internal and External Auditing, Contracting, Negotiating, Operations Management, Strategic Global Business Operations, and Financial Planning and Analysis in the Aerospace and Defense, Restaurant Services, and Financial Services Industries. He obtained his MBA in International Strategic Business from the University of Redlands.  He has an acute ability to understand and articulate the various aspects which make up a successful business, effectively communicate on all levels, and the ability to utilize MBA learned processes and models in all industries.  Howard has a deep passion for competition, technology, innovation, and service to his community.  He has extensive volunteering experience supporting International NGOs, and locally as a youth football, basketball, and soccer coach.  Most importantly, Howard is a loving Husband and father to three wonderful children.  

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