2026-2028 US Ambassador

Brooke Burke, a thyroid cancer survivor, has transformed her personal health journey into a powerful platform for advocacy and wellness. After her 2012 diagnosis and successful recovery, she became a strong voice for early detection and self-care. Now, as the 2026 US Ambassador for COSF, Brooke champions pediatric cancer research and family support initiatives. Her story of resilience and empowerment inspires others to live with purpose and hope.

2025 Philanthropic Impact Achievement Award Recipient

Christie Brinkey is widely recognized for her impactful philanthropic efforts, primarily focusing on enhancing education and community development for underprivileged individuals. She actively supports various organizations, including Teach for America, which addresses educational inequity, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, promoting mentorship as a vital tool for personal growth. Additionally, she contributes to community-building through her involvement with Habitat for Humanity, which provides affordable housing, and local food banks and health services aimed at alleviating poverty and improving health outcomes. Through these initiatives, Brinkley empowers individuals and fosters resilience, creating lasting positive change in the communities she serves.

2025 Aspen Snow Ball, 2023 Zodiac Ball Honorary Chair

Zodiac Ball Honorary Chair Brooke Burke has held numerous successful network television jobs and high-profile brand partnerships. In 2008, Burke became the champion of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) season 7 which she later parlayed into a co-hosting job that she would hold for eight seasons. Other notable credits include producing and hosting the award-winning Saturday morning educational show “Hidden Heroes,” hosting TV Land’s branded content series “I Dare You,” and, most recently, co-hosting the iHeartRadio podcast “Intimate Knowledge.”

2025 Teen Ambassador

Alexis Silva is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Newport Beach, California, whose life-changing journey through a life-threatening adrenal gland tumor inspired both her music and her mission. Just days before undergoing high-risk surgery, she released her powerful song “The Fight’s Not Over Yet,” channeling her fear and strength into art. After a grueling recovery, she founded The Fight’s Not Over Yet Foundation to support children battling cancer and was named the first Teen Ambassador for the Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF). Her music and advocacy have raised thousands for pediatric care, and she continues to use her voice to bring hope and healing to others.

2025 Aspen Snow Ball Event Ambassador

Parson James is an American singer-songwriter born in Cheraw, South Carolina. He first rose to international fame with his vocals on Kygo’s hit “Stole the Show,” and later released a solo debut, Sinner Like You, and the highly personal The Temple EP. James’ work often reflects his journey growing up biracial and gay in the South, turning struggle into soulful, heartfelt art.

2025 Aspen Snow Ball Event Ambassador

Serinda Swan is a Canadian actress born July 11, 1984, in West Vancouver, British Columbia. She’s known for her versatile TV roles — from Erica Reed in Breakout Kings to Jenny Cooper in Coroner, and Karla Dixon in Reacher. She’s also appeared in major series like Marvel’s Inhumans (as Medusa), Ballers, and Feud, and on Smallville as Zatanna Zatara. Beyond acting, Serinda co-founded Blueprint, an ed‑tech platform focused on youth emotional wellness, and actively supports a number of philanthropic causes.

2025 Aspen Snow Ball Event Ambassador

Nolan Gerard Funk is a Canadian actor, singer, and former gymnast, born July 28, 1986, in Vancouver. He first broke out as the star of the Nickelodeon musical Spectacular!, then went on to play Conrad Birdie on Broadway in Bye Bye Birdie. On television, he’s known for his roles as Hunter Clarington on Glee and Collin Jennings on Awkward. In films, he’s appeared in House at the End of the Street and Riddick, showcasing a versatile career across stage, TV, and film.

2025 Aspen Snow Ball Event Ambassador

Nicholas Alexander Chavez (born September 6, 1999, in Houston, Texas) is an American actor known for his breakout role as Spencer Cassadine on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, a performance that earned him a Daytime Emmy Award. He has since expanded into prime‑time television, portraying Lyle Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and Father Charlie Mayhew in the horror series Grotesquerie.

2025 Aspen Snow Ball Event Ambassador

Jackie Cruz is a Dominican-American actress, singer, and former model, born on August 8, 1986 in Queens, New York. She’s best known for her role as Marisol “Flaca” Gonzales on Orange Is the New Black. Raised between New York, Los Angeles, and the Dominican Republic, she overcame serious adversity in her teens including a near-fatal car crash and channeled her resilience into a career in both music and acting.

2025 Aspen Snow Ball Event Ambassador

Hunter Doohan (born January 18, 1994, in Fort Smith, Arkansas) is an American actor, writer, and director. He began his career doing community theater and eventually worked in L.A. while taking day jobs as a background extra and Universal Studios tour guide. Doohan is best known for his roles as Adam Desiato in the legal drama Your Honor and as Tyler Galpin in Netflix’s Wednesday.

2024 Philanthropic Impact Award Recipient

Rachel Zoe is an influential entrepreneur, creative director, stylist, editor, author, media personality, mother, and more renowned for her ability to inspire and transform. After achieving the highest recognition as a globally in-demand stylist, Zoe’s career catapulted to include an eponymous Bravo show, two New York Times bestselling books, the online style destination, The Zoe Report, plus an ever-growing list of philanthropic efforts and brand collaborations. In her role as Chairwoman of Rachel Zoe Ventures, Zoe serves as an active and engaged investor and advisor to an esteemed portfolio of brands. Among her latest endeavors, Zoe launched her second podcast, Climbing in Heels, last fall—as well as her premier shopping membership, CURATEUR, which offers exclusive access to her world of curated style.

2024 US Ambassador & Honorary Chair

Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment journalist, author, fashion and beauty expert and television personality with over 3 million devoted followers on Twitter, 3 million on Instagram and 10 million followers across her social media platforms. Giuliana is the host of the internationally watched entertainment news show, E! News, and has been on the red carpet for every mega-event in the entertainment industry (Oscars, Grammy Awards, Golden Globes) interviewing the stars and getting breaking Hollywood scoop as well as all things pop culture.

2024 Global Ambassador Honorary Chair

Spending a decade in various un roles centered around health and human rights in New York, Geneva, and London, Princess Sophie of Bavaria has worked as a Health Advisor at the Office of Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as the World Health Organization, particularly on the issue of children's health and pediatric cancer. Currently, Princess Sophie supports the development and humanitarian work of the Nymphenburg Aid Foundation at her home in Munich, she is also based part-time at Oxford University, where she is a doctoral candidate at the law faculty focusing on justice for victims of conflict-related sexual violence.

2024 Community Leadership Award Recipient

Tom embodies community leadership via his philanthropic impact he has had and local and national organizations supporting children in need. Locally he’s been a patron and long time supporter of Shining Stars Foundation, Ascendigo Foundation, and COSF.

2023 Zodiac Honorary Chairs

Barron N. Hilton, serving as the Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Hilton Hilton, alongside wife and co-founder Tessa Hilton. Barron and Tessa are actively involved with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, collaborating closely with an organization that has contributed over $1.8 billion in grants to address global issues such as disaster relief and recovery, foster youth, homelessness, safe water, multiple sclerosis, and mental health.

2023 Aspen Snow Ball Honorary Chair

We are honored to have academy award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden as our honorary chair and host. Ms. Harden has forged an incomparable body of work, and like a chameleon she transforms into each character she plays. Her critically lauded performances are myriad – from glamorous Ava Gardner in Sinatra, to artist Lee Krasner in Pollock (winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress), to the down-and-out Celeste in Mystic River (Oscar-nominated in the same category) – and her versatility has been praised in other films such as Miller’s Crossing, The First Wives Club, Meet Joe Black, Mona Lisa Smile, The Hoax and Used People.

2023 Philanthropic Impact Achievement Award Recipient

Denise Rich a songwriter and founder of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation. Denise has written songs for world-class artists; Celine Dion, Natalie Cole, Mandy Moore, Miley Cyrus to name a few. Multi- faceted and driven, Denise is also recognized internationally as a serious and ardent philanthropist and entrepreneur.

2023 Aspen Snow Ball Community Leadership Award Recipient

We honored Laura for her commitment and impact she’s had on Shining Stars, a Colorado-based children’s cancer organization transforming lives through year-round recreational and social programs for children and their families challenged with pediatric cancer or another life-threatening illness. Every year Laura hosts annual fundraising events to support Shining Stars proving to be a community leader that inspires.

2023 Aspen Snow Ball Event Ambassador

William Abadie is known for his roles in hit TV shows like Emily in Paris (as Antoine Lambert), Gossip Girl, Homeland, Ugly Betty, and Sex and the City. In 2000 he earned a Lifetime Membership at the Actors Studio. He’s also appeared in Resident Evil: Extinction and The Pink Panther.