Ankur Jain, President
Ankur is a Colorado native and made his way back to Denver after spending 10 years living in Chicago and New York City for work and school. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado and University of Chicago and works as a mergers and acquisitions consultant. In his free time, Ankur enjoys practicing yoga, playing pickleball and spending time with friends and family.
Ryan Perpich, Vice President
Brooke Honican, Secretary
Brooke Honican brings her expertise as a Project Manager to the Young Professionals Council at Children’s Hospital Colorado, where she will serve as Secretary starting September 2025. With a strong background in project management and leadership, Brooke is passionate about driving meaningful initiatives and fostering collaboration.
Outside of her professional life, Brooke loves exploring new destinations, savoring a great cup of coffee, and tackling DIY projects. Her commitment to YPC is deeply personal—she volunteers in honor of her nephew, a leukemia survivor who has been cancer-free since August 2024. Brooke is excited to contribute her skills and energy to support the hospital’s mission and make a positive impact on children and families.
Mary Cate Brower, Membership
Mary Cate was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado. She has a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University and has a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Denver. Mary Cate has a strong foundation in financial and strategic analysis, and currently works full time as a tax accountant. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, she brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to every project.
Beyond her professional work, she is deeply passionate about giving back to her community, particularly through volunteering with children. Whether mentoring, tutoring, or supporting youth programs, she finds fulfillment in helping young people grow and succeed. Mary Cate currently volunteers weekly at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and monthly through Night Lights Kids organization. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and pursuing creative projects, which help her maintain balance and stay grounded.
Christie Heintz, Website Chair
Christie was born and raised in Austin, TX and then decided to make Colorado home in 2012. Her passion for volunteering started in high school volunteering at the hospital playing with and reading to children. She has also given time to museums, such as, The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas as a docent and the Denver Art Museum as a guest services volunteer. She looks forward to making an even bigger contribution here at the Children’s Hospital as part of the board as the Website Chair. Christie also works as a Senior Director in Client Services for a global contingent workforce solutions company with offices in Denver.