OUR TEAM
We drive innovation and excellence
Our team oversees the development and effectiveness of the organization. They are responsible for strategy development, planning, mission execution, resource allocation and community coordination.
Team
Board of Directors
Team
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Annie Thompson
Director of Development
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Jill Ruiter
Executive Director
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Rachel Heilbronner Adkins
Partner and Program Manager
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Jim Brauer
Managing Director, Syntrinsic, LLC
Chairperson
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Shannon E. Jones
SVP, HR Business Partner Manager, PNC
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Michael Giles
Superintendent, Aurora Public Schools
Ex-Officio
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Dr. Jesús Rodríguez
Deputy Superintendent, Aurora Public Schools
Ex-Officio
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Kathryn Staples
Senior Human Resources Director, Comcast Cable
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Marcos Stephens
Sr. Manager of Technical Development, Northrop Grumman
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Peter Waltz
Attorney, Dykema
At Large
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Ana Valles
Vice-President of Marketing, Fitzsimons Credit Union
At Large
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Michele Washington
Attorney, Quarles & Brady LLP
Secretary
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Patty Daugherty
Director of Human Resources, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
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Jill Ruiter
Executive Director
Ex-Officio
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Charlie Brackman
Project Development Manager, Flintco
Vice Chairperson
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David Whelan
Senior Vice President, BOK Financial
Treasurer
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Chevy Lowe
ECMC- Director, The College Place Colorado
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Briana Fernandez Luna
Senior Vice President, Alpine Bank-Aurora
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Ky Oday
Principal, Open for Growth
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Dr. Anne Keke
APS Board of Education Representative
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Yuriy Gorlov
Business Development Director, Brinkmann Construction
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Amber Elson
Ambulatory Operations Director, Kaiser Permanente