Meet Our Advisory Council

KC Broberg has been in the high-tech sales world for 30+ years. The Broberg Family has been part of the Cambrian Community for ~20 years. The entire Broberg Family was impacted deeply by Kyle.  In fact, the Kyle Taylor Foundation’s SCA Awareness campaign contributed to diagnosing a congenital heart defect in Max Broberg, now age 23.

I am a wife and a mom to two beautiful kids. I first met Jen when our boys played t-ball together. Since then, our paths had crossed intermittently but usually only during social events. It wasn’t until after Kyle’s death that we would connect again but this time for something far more impactful.  You see, I am a cardiac nurse by trade. Although Jen had already dreamt up the concept of screenings for our youth, I was able to lend a bit of my expertise and some of my connections.  Since then, Jen has taken everything to a whole new and amazing level.  I am super excited to be joining this organization once again and hope to make even a small contribution in something that has made such a major difference to so many. "Life should NOT by a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand and wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

Laura Thurman is Senior Director of Client Services at Big Sky Communications, an agency that specializes in customer advocacy programs. She partners with leading high tech companies to manage and grow their advocacy and reference programs, focusing on engaging advocates and telling their stories across a range of activities. “My daughter Brooke was friends with Kyle in middle school and high school, and I’m in awe of what Kyle’s family and friends have achieved with the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation. Through AED donations and youth screenings they honor Kyle while raising awareness of SCA and helping prevent future tragedies. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the foundation’s ongoing mission.”

Kurtis Yang is a Director in the Social Impact & Inclusion Office at Cisco focused on driving a positive workplace culture that leads to a happier, more engaged workforce. He joined Cisco over 20 years ago as a TAC customer support engineer in Sydney, Australia and subsequently held regional leadership roles in technical support, service logistics and business operations where he led key efforts to improve the experience of Cisco’s customers and partners across Asia-Pacific & Japan. In 2006, Kurtis and his family relocated to Cisco’s headquarters in San Jose, California where he managed global functions in Operations, Services, Learning and Employee Engagement. As part of his Employee Engagement role, he launched a highly successful initiative called Global Week of Giving, a quarterly effort by employees to give back to the community. It’s resulted in more than 6,000 employees volunteering around the world and more than $180K raised in corporate matching donations.                                                                    Kurtis has been an active champion of Cisco’s inclusion efforts for the past 14 years. He is the global lead of Cisco’s Connected Asian Affinity Network (CAAN) employee resource group. He launched CAAN’s Giving Back pillar in 2018 and has raised over $900,000 since and seen over 4,000 employees volunteer and support more than 90 non-government organizations globally. He also led the establishment of the Social Justice pillar that has enabled greater awareness of social issues across the community and encouraged greater allyship with other under-represented communities. Kurtis has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia and enjoys travelling with his family and mastering the art of American barbecue!

Long-time South Bay athletic trainer Stephen Bartlinski was named the Director of Sports Medicine at San Jose State in October 2020. Bartlinski had stints at Stanford, the San Jose SaberCats and in the private sector, before starting his new role with the Spartans. In 2024, Bartlinski was promoted to the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine at SJSU.   Bartlinski, who attended the San Jose State athletic training program after graduating from Ithaca College, became the head football athletic trainer at Stanford in 2007. He held that role for 11 seasons, developing a reputation as one of the top athletic trainers in the nation.     He was named the Stanford Football Man of the Year in 2008. Bartlinski was invited to speak at numerous national and international conventions, including a concussion management presentation in Japan, the National Athletic Trainers' Association Clinical Symposia in Indianapolis and the International Kinesiotaping Research Symposium in Orlando. Bartlinski co-authored a chapter in The Sports Medicine Field Guide (Spine Injuries, Cervical Spine Injuries) and in 2012 co-authored, with a team of Stanford physicians, a research paper in the American Journal of Sports Medicine on "Acromioclavicular joint injuries in NCAA football: Data from the 2004 through 2009 NCAA Injury Surveillance System." He left the Cardinal in 2017 to work in the private sector, heading up the PROTEK sports bracing initiative for Thuasne USA. Prior to joining Stanford, Bartlinski worked as the head athletic trainer for the San Jose SaberCats arena league football team from 1997-2006. In addition to his duties with the SaberCats, Bartlinski also served as an athletic trainer and physical therapy assistant for Daniels Therapy Services in Mountain View (2000-06) and with Baysport Physical Therapy in Los Gatos (1995-2000). Bartlinski has also served on athletic training staffs for numerous local and national events, including the 1996 Summer Olympics, 2016 Super Bowl, San Jose Rock N' Roll Marathon, USA MotoGP Red Bull Championships, East-West Shrine Game, Pacific Coast Figure Skating Championships, WWE Monday Night Raw, Central Pacific Figure Skating Championships and the USA Track and Field Junior National Championships. He holds certifications from the APTA, NATA and American Heart Association. He is also certified in orthotics, kinesiotaping and orthopedic bracing. Bartlinski and his wife Andrea have two children and reside in Willow Glen. He is active in the Willow Glen community, volunteering at Willow Glen High School and previously serving on the board of directors for the Willow Glen Little League.

Julie Marquez is a dynamic leader who wears two hats in her professional life, bringing extensive expertise in partner ecosystems and security initiatives. Her work in partner marketing, enablement, and program development has driven impactful programs and empowered strategic alliances that enhance business outcomes and foster collaboration. Equally dedicated to security, Julie has a robust background in data protection, governance, and privacy, allowing her to navigate and implement key initiatives that prioritize both compliance and trust. With her experience in managing advisory boards and facilitating collaborative discussions, Julie excels at driving alignment, fostering innovation, and delivering actionable results. Beyond her professional expertise, she is deeply committed to community-centered causes, having contributed to non-profits through event management, advisory services, and enhanced communication strategies. Her approach is grounded in servant leadership, collaboration, and a passion for creating sustainable impact—qualities that align seamlessly with the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation’s mission to raise awareness and prevent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). As an Advisory Council member, Julie aims to bring her strategic insight, community-building experience, and commitment to impactful causes to help the foundation amplify its mission, strengthen its community support, and drive long-lasting change.

My name is Emily Turner and I’m a senior at Branham High School. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family at the beach or shopping. I enjoy being a part of my school’s sideline cheer team, and when I’m not at cheer, I also love playing piano.

My name is Amaan Mohammed, and I am an ambitious, curious, and detail-oriented high school student on a mission to bring awareness to the need for heart screenings. My passion encompasses healthcare, but I am especially driven to reduce mental health stigma at my school and volunteer at heart screenings for Kyle J. I am also a part of the Biomedical Academy to explore medical careers. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, video editing, and photography.