about us.

Down Syndrome Footprint was established in 2009 and is based in Chippewa Falls, WI. The company started out of a vision seeking a unique and universal image that would represent Down syndrome and develop awareness, empowerment and employment for individuals with Down syndrome.

As parents of a child with Down syndrome, Mike and Katia Hauser were having a conversation about the memories of their daughter's birth, and the doctor’s observation of the physical markers of Down syndrome - including the unique footprint. That conversation quickly became the vision for a company that would create awareness, empowerment and ultimately employment for individuals with Down syndrome - including, someday, their daughter, Annaliese.

Board of Directors
The Down Syndrome Footprint Foundation is fortunate to have a board of Directors that is made up reputable leaders in our business community that are committed to Down syndrome. Each board member has e personal connection to an individual with Down syndrome and looks forward to creating a good today and an even better tomorrow for greater Down syndrome awareness, empowerment and employment opportunities.

Katia Hauser
Founder/President
Down Syndrome Footprint

Holly S. Hakes
Executive Director
Aurora Community Services

Jill Gunlikson Lenhart, MD
Family Physician &
Assistant Medical Director
Luther Midelfort, Mayo Health System

Jodi Bresina
Internet Director
Mason Companies, Inc.

Kerry Kelm
Attorney at Law
Schembera Law Firm