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On the Move: Free Wheelchair Mission Welcomes Natalie Daghbandan and Dan Raatjes to Board of Directors

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Free Wheelchair Mission, a nonprofit that has distributed 1.5 million wheelchairs in 95 developing countries, is pleased to welcome Natalie Daghbandan and Dan Raatjes to its board of directors.

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Natalie Daghbandan

Daghbandan is an experienced estate planning, probate, and trust administration attorney who currently serves as Of Counsel at BHR Law Group. She has also been an active member of Free Wheelchair Mission’s Orange County Women’s Council, helping to advance the organization’s mission through community engagement.

 

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Dan Raatjes

Raatjes is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience leading operational transformation across industries including aerospace, food production, and nonprofit organizations. He currently serves as Managing Partner at JSM Equity Advisors and was formerly Chief Operating Officer at King’s Hawaiian, where he helped scale the company significantly. He has also served on several nonprofit boards and participated in global service initiatives.

Both Daghbandan and Raatjes bring a deep commitment to Free Wheelchair Mission’s work, along with professional expertise that will help guide the organization through continued growth and impact.

Free Wheelchair Mission provides cost-efficient, durable wheelchairs to individuals living with disabilities in developing countries—offering renewed dignity, independence, and hope through the gift of mobility.

Learn more at FreeWheelchairMission.org or email info@freewheelchairmission.org.

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