About the Presenters
Denny Haugen
Denny and his wife, Marcia, are proud parents of Angela, 40, and Aaron, 38. Aaron was diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome when he was 10 years old, thanks to a very observant elementary school teacher. Aaron’s diagnosis was a real blessing as his education could have been a disaster! He had a wonderful functional education that helped him graduate from high school in Kansas City, Missouri.
After moving to Waverly, Iowa, in 2003, Aaron was able to live by himself with agency help and has a job in dining services at Wartburg College. Aaron also helps manage the Wartburg College football team, which is the true love of his life! There is a documentary “Not So Fragile” that shares much of Aaron’s journey.
“I am so excited to be a member of the board of directors for the NFXF! I’m hoping to learn and share a lot — both in experience as a parent of a Fragile X son and in wisdom gained from my fundraising career of 14 years. I look forward to continuing to learn more about Fragile X, especially in research for the full-mutation Fragile X adult!”
Missy Zolecki
Missy joined NFXF team in 2018 after being an active volunteer since 2010. Missy organized several fundraisers and educational workshops while serving in her volunteer role. Missy is the mother of three children. Her eldest son, Matt, lives with Fragile X syndrome. Prior to joining the NFXF team, Missy had worked as a nurse for more than 20 years. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Hilary Rosselot
Hilary joined the NFXF team in 2019. Prior to joining the NFXF team, she worked at the Cincinnati Fragile X Research and Treatment Center for several years. She has experience as a clinical research coordinator across many types of clinical trials and served as the clinical research manager for the Cincinnati program. She earned a bachelor’s in psychology, an MBA, and was previously a SOCRA-certified clinical research professional (CCRP). She enjoys spending time with her family, including her young daughter and Boston Terrier, as well as curling up with a good book.
*We do not have biographical information on Don Meyer.
