Our Story
Belief has the power
to change what’s possible.
The Natasha Royer Coons Foundation was born from a belief that adversity does not have to define what comes next. It can become a catalyst for possibility, purpose, connection, and meaningful change.
Throughout her life and career, Natasha Royer Coons has believed deeply in the potential of people. She has seen what can happen when someone is given an opportunity, when an idea is championed, and when belief arrives at exactly the moment it is needed.
That philosophy is at the heart of the Foundation: investing in people and ideas, creating pathways to opportunity, and helping transform some of life’s greatest challenges into lasting impact.
The Foundation begins its work within ALS-impacted communities, supporting people and families navigating extraordinary challenges while investing in solutions that can create greater independence, opportunity, and hope.
Natasha Royer Coons
President & Founder
Throughout a career marked by trailblazing leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Natasha's greatest currency has always been belief: opening doors, creating opportunity, and championing others. The Natasha Royer Coons Foundation is the natural expression of that philosophy, a legacy shaped not simply by what Natasha has achieved, but by what she believes is possible for others.
Nathan Brown
Secretary & Treasurer
An entrepreneur, strategic leader, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Advantix, Nathan brings decades of experience building organizations, leading through growth, and turning ambitious ideas into sustainable enterprises with discipline and vision. At the Natasha Royer Coons Foundation, that experience helps shape its governance, stewardship, and long-term growth.
Laura Dashney
Vice President
A technology and telecommunications leader with more than 20 years of experience, Laura brings to the Natasha Royer Coons Foundation a longstanding commitment to philanthropy, community impact, and purpose-driven leadership. As Co-Founder and Secretary of Tech4Change, she has helped transform industry connections into meaningful community impact.
