Our Team

Stacey joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in 2020. She currently serves as the board and executive committee chair.

Stacey is currently the chief marketing officer for Full Speed Automotive. Before that, she served as chief marketing officer for Noodles & Company and held a variety of leadership roles at Vail Resorts, Inc., including senior vice president of season pass marketing, chief of staff to the CEO, and vice president of digital experience. During her time at Vail Resorts, she was responsible for Epic Pass brand marketing and delivering and executing the Vail Resorts digital experience.

With over twenty years of experience in consumer marketing across multiple industries, Stacey has a strong track record of utilizing guest insights to deliver strong business results. Before joining Vail Resorts, Stacey was at Nike, Inc., where she defined the vision and strategy for the NIKEiD.com digital experience. Before Nike, she worked in consulting at Accenture, where she supported both Verizon Wireless and Qwest Communications. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Arizona.

Aaron joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2018. He serves on the finance and investment committee.

Aaron brings over 37 years of experience as a trust officer and wealth advisor. He recently retired from BOK Financial. Previously, he led the wealth division for Colorado State Bank, where he helped expand community access to professional trustee services across Colorado and into Wyoming. Aaron attended Colorado State University and the University of Colorado. He holds an M.S. degree in finance.

Community Participation:
As a resident of Arvada, Aaron served the City of Arvada for nearly 20 years as a Planning Commissioner, and then an elected City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem. He is also a member of the Denver Lions Club, Susan M. Duncan Advisory Board (YMCA of Metro Denver), and Colorado Bankers Government Relations Committee. He also serves on the following boards and committees:

• Colorado Gives Foundation Board Chair – Past
• Colorado Gives Foundation Board Vice Chair – Past
• Children’s Hospital Legacy Planning Advisory Council, Member – Current
• The Denver Foundation Professional Advisory Board, Member – Past
• Denver Estate Planning Council, past President and Current Member – Current
• Colorado State Bank and Trust Foundation Board, Member – Current
• International Society of Trust and Estate Professionals, Member – Past
• Lutheran Medical Center Foundation, Vice Chairman – Past
• National League of Cities, Finance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee – Past
• Kids in Need of Dentistry – Past

Cindy joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2024. She serves on the audit and compliance committee.

Cindy is the executive director of the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program at the University of Colorado Denver School of Business. She brings experience in education and mentoring, government relations, community engagement, extensive board governance and over 30 years of involvement in the RMI industry. Cindy graduated summa cum laude from Northern Illinois University and received her master’s in education with honors from Regis University with an emphasis on adult education.

Community Participation:

• Colorado Gives Foundation Community Involvement Committee Member
• Jeffco Open Space Advisory Committee Member
• City of Lakewood Reinvestment Authority Commissioner, appointed by Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul
• 1^st Judicial District Judicial Performance Commissioner, appointed by Governor Jared Polis
• West Colfax Community Association Board Chair
• CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties Board Member
• Jefferson County Community Corrections Board Member

Nikki joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2021.

She is currently the executive director at the National American Indian Court Judges Association, and before this position served as an attorney with Luebben, Johnson & Barnhouse. She attended Stanford University and holds bachelor’s and Master of Arts degrees in cultural and social anthropology. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

Community Participation:

• National Native American Law Students Association Board
• Native American Law Students Association
• Indian Law Program Certificate

Kristin joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2022. She serves on the audit and compliance committee.

Kristin is a director and shareholder at Kundinger, Corder & Montoya, P.C. (KCM), a Denver firm that provides audit and tax services exclusively to nonprofit organizations. Kristin joined KCM in August 2009 after a three-year career at Hanson & Co. in Denver. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder. Kristin has extensive experience working with KCM’s numerous private foundations and is also the firm’s designated partner for audits of employee benefit plans.

Kristin is a member of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She is a graduate of Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s Impact Denver and completed the COCPA’s LeadFit leadership program. Outside of Colorado Gives Foundation, Kristin is on the finance committee for the Women’s Bean Project and volunteers for Friends of Retired Greyhounds.

Mario joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2024. He serves as the chair of the audit and compliance committee and member of the executive committee.

Mario most recently led the Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization (CLLARO) as president and CEO. Previously, he served as chief revenue and content officer for Entravision Communications Corporation, overseeing a national 30-market footprint of television, radio and digital properties. He attended Harvard University and studied at El Colegio de México, the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a focus on Latin American studies and media research.

Community Participation:

• Denver Art Museum board trustee
• Latino Corporate Directors Association member
• Metropolitan State University of Denver board trustee – Past
• SCL Health System board director – Past
• Denver Housing Authority board commissioner – Past
• Boy Scouts of America Denver Area Council board trustee – Past
• Children’s Miracle Network board member – Past
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce board member – Past
• The Denver Foundation board member – Past
• Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board chair – Past
• Colorado State Legislature Redistricting – 2021
• Supreme Court Chief Justice Appointee Chair of Colorado Reapportionment Commission – 2011

Melissa joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2025. She serves on the finance and investment committee.

Melissa is a managing partner of Blackhorn Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on catalyzing and scaling industrial resource efficiency investment opportunities. In this role, she balances her time between managing the firm’s strategic goals, partnering and working with talented and inspiring portfolio company founders, and developing the firm’s investment strategy for current and future funds. Melissa has over 20 years of industry experience, with her most recent roles focused on a range of sustainable investment opportunities. Prior to Blackhorn, Melissa was chief investment officer at ZOMA Capital, the private family office of Ben and Lucy Ana Walton, and held various positions at Treehouse Investments, Imprint Capital (now Goldman Sachs–Imprint), Plainfield Asset Management and Deutsche Bank. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Chicago and received a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School with a concentration in finance and international development.

Andrea joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2024. She serves on the governance committee.

She currently serves as deputy director and chief strategy officer at the Denver Art Museum and brings extensive research in talent and culture management, strategic partnerships, community engagement, institutional strategy and DEI to the Foundation. Andrea attended Colorado State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in technical journalism and public relations.

Community Participation:

• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce board member
• Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation board chair
• Cleo Parker Robinson Dance advisory board member
• Colorado Tourism Office board member – Past
• Denver Center for Arts and Technology board member – Past
• Colorado Nonprofit Association Leadership Advisory Committee member – Past
• Recognized as a Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce – 2019
• C-Suite Award Winner by Denver Business Journal – 2019
• Recognized as an Outstanding Woman in Business by Denver Business Journal – 2019
• Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Livingston fellow – 2016

Kelly joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in March 2021. She serves as the board vice chair, treasurer, chair of the finance and investment committee and member of the executive committee.

She is the chief operating officer at FirstBank, leading FirstBank’s treasury management, marketing, technology and retail operations. Previously, she served as the chief digital officer for FirstBank, overseeing the bank’s retail, digital, operations and treasury management functions, and as president of retail and digital banking where she oversaw the bank’s branch strategy, digital banking channels, contact center, consumer product strategy and overall customer experience. She joined the bank in 2004 and has served in many positions including prior leadership roles in Loan Operations and the bank’s Arizona market. Kelly graduated from Drake University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in international business. She is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School, at the University of Washington.

Community participation:

• Board Chair, Hope Communities, an affordable housing nonprofit in Denver
• Member, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Joint Payments Advisory Group
• Colorado Bankers Association Advocacy Program – Past
• Scottsdale Leadership – Past
• Valley Partnership Advocacy Program – Past
• D’Evelyn Schools Scholarship Selection Committee – Past
• Foothills Foundation Board Member – Past

Dale joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2021. He serves on the finance and investment committee.

Dale Martin is a managing director of Great Mountain Partners. Before this, he was the director of private markets at the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA), a $7 billion defined benefit and defined contribution plan. During his time there, he was responsible for the overall design and implementation of the private markets investment strategy including building out the private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, real assets and co-investments portfolios. Dale contributed to the design of the total plan’s investment governance and the management of the organization. Before FPPA, Dale was a vice president at Hexagon Investments, Inc. where he was responsible for a global portfolio of private investments.  Before Hexagon, Dale spent time in structured finance at Bank of America and corporate finance at Jones Intercable, Inc. and ConocoPhillips, Co. Dale holds a B.S. in business administration and an M.S. in finance from the University of Denver.

Andre joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2021. He serves on the audit and compliance committee.

Andre is the founder and chief executive officer of ForceMetrics. A self-proclaimed tech enthusiast and a veteran FBI Cyber Special Agent, he currently serves on the board of the National Cybersecurity Center in Colorado Springs and the Denver Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Andre is a Colorado native and attended Brown University as one of the first Daniels Scholars.

Community Participation:

• ShiftState Security, co-founder and board member
• Space ISAC, board member
• National Cybersecurity Center, board member
• Environmental Learning for Kids, advisory board member
• Volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician, East Brunswick Independent Fire Company and Rescue Squad

Adi joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2021. He serves on the governance committee.

Adi is the vice president of HR Business Solutions at Vail Resorts and brings extensive experience in organizational leadership, change management and talent development to Colorado Gives Foundation. He attended Purdue University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and secondary education, with a minor in Spanish. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in human capital and leadership from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Community Participation:

• Head Coach, American Youth Soccer Organization
• Volunteer, Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group

Marshall joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2026. He serves on the finance and investment committee.

Marshall is the director of community impact and financial well-being at On Tap Credit Union. His work centers on financial wellness education that blends behavioral science, coaching and creative “edutainment” approaches that help community members build healthier relationships with money. Prior to On Tap, Marshall spent ten years in education as a high school mathematics teacher. During that time, he helped launch financial literacy coursework and received a 2020 Colorado Department of Education MoneyWi$er Financial Innovation Award. Marshall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biogeochemistry from Brown University.

Community Participation:

• Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain – Volunteer & JA Apple Society Member
• Golden Young Professionals, Past President of the Board
• Golden Chamber of Commerce, Past Ambassador of the Year
• Leadership Jeffco Class of ’25
• Golden United, Board Member
• Red Rocks Community College SLA Program, Past Advisory Board Member
• Jeffco Community Network, Past Super-Advocate
• Colorado School of Mines Innov8x Course Mentor

Dan joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in 2026. He serves on the finance and investment committee.

Dan is a financial adviser with High Point Financial Group, where he has worked since 2014. He supports closely held business owners, individuals and families, and nonprofit organizations with retirement strategies, benefits planning, reserve fund asset management and financial education. Throughout his career, Dan has worked with nearly two dozen nonprofit organizations as a financial adviser and brings experience in business development and financial services, including prior roles with New York Life and Recorded Books. He earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from Northern Illinois University.

Dan has been actively engaged with nonprofit organizations as an adviser, volunteer and board member. His community involvement includes Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement and MindSpark Learning, where he has served as a board member since 2018.

Community Participation:

• MindSpark Learning, Board Member – Current
• Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer/Advisor
• Junior Achievement – Volunteer/Advisor

Adam joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2024. He serves on the governance committee.

Adam is a recognized leader in government, bringing a wealth of experience and a distinguished record of more than 20 years of public service. He finished his second term as Lakewood’s mayor in November of 2023, where he focused on community collaborations to address affordable housing, homelessness, fiscal soundness and environmental sustainability. Adam currently serves as the director of regional affairs for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, working closely with various sister agencies and neighboring jurisdictions to facilitate effective communication, coordination and joint initiatives. He works to link Denver and neighboring municipalities to strengthen partnerships and address regional challenges and opportunities.

Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado Denver.

Community Participation:

• Mayor of Lakewood – 2014 to 2023
• Lakewood City Council Ward IV – 2007 to 2015

Zoey joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in 2026. She serves on the governance committee.

Zoey is senior director of state government affairs at Eli Lilly and Company, where she leads strategic policy engagement across a six-state region. Her career spans public service, government relations and civic leadership, with a focus on building trust-based partnerships that advance health outcomes and community well-being. Zoey brings extensive board and advisory experience, including serving as chair of the board for Minds Matter Colorado, as well as advisory roles with TEDxMileHigh and the Institute for Science and Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. She earned a degree in communication studies with a pre-law focus from Northern Arizona University and brings a thoughtful, systems-oriented perspective to her board service.

Community Participation:

• Minds Matter Colorado, Board Chair – Past
• TEDxMileHigh, Advisor – Past
• Institute for Science and Policy, Advisor – Past
• Denver Scholarship Foundation, Gala Committee – Past
• Denver Health Foundation NEXT Generation Giving, Committee Member – Past

Pedro joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in 2026. He serves on the finance and investment committee.

Pedro serves as a senior vice president at Jefferies LLC in the firm’s municipal finance group. He leads and supports banking and municipal underwriting efforts across Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, providing investment banking and underwriting services to municipal and 501(c)(3) clients. Pedro brings more than a decade of experience structuring and executing complex financings for cities, states, school districts, public universities, transit systems and utility providers. Over the last ten years, he has led or supported more than $20 billion in financings across the western United States.

Pedro earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of New Mexico.

Community Participation:

• National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), Board Member and Treasurer – Current

Sid joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2024. He serves on the governance and executive committees.

At MatrixOwl, Sid works with investors and entrepreneurs who aspire to create substantive value. Investors and accelerators use MatrixOwl as their analytical backbone to validate startup resilience. Founders embed our rigorous methodology directly into their workflows, turning milestones into objective inputs for investor due diligence. The result: less noise, hype and bias, and stronger risk and outcome signals. Our pipeline management platform propels portfolios to consistently outperform.

Sid most recently served as the Inaugural Director of the McNeil Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and as faculty at the Colorado School of Mines, where he served on the Faculty Senate and chaired the Research Council. In 2023, he was named Americas Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year by the Accreditation Council of Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities. A former Apple product manager and seasoned entrepreneur, Sid has partnered with world-class organizations including Apple, IBM, Toyota North America, Motorola, Philips Medical, Best Buy, and the U.S. Air Force to drive meaningful innovation.

Community Participation:

• Clear Creek Maker Space Advisor and Volunteer
• CiviCore Foundation board member
• University of Colorado Boulder ATLAS Institute board member – 2014 to 2015

Leah joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2021. She serves as the board secretary, chair of the governance committee and member of the executive committee.

She recently retired after 25 years at CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, an organization she helped start and lead as executive director. Leah’s entire career has been in the nonprofit sector, starting in 1987.

Leah is also a Colorado native, growing up in Centennial. She attended Colorado College and has a B.A. in Sociology. She moved to Jefferson County in 2001, where she and her husband Joel raised their two daughters.

Leah is on the 1st Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission and volunteers for Denver Urban Gardens.

Gaye joined the Board of Directors of Colorado Gives Foundation in January 2018. She serves on the governance committee.

Gaye’s previous work includes serving as the system director of community benefit at SCL Health. She led operations to positively impact the overall health of SCL Health communities, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. Before this, her experience includes leadership roles in program management, strategy, community engagement and compliance with companies such as Centura Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical, and OSA Partners. Over her 14-year career, her work has been recognized by the Clinton Foundation, American Public Health Association, and the Dell Foundation.

Gaye received an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University and a BA degree from Texas Tech University. Her certifications include the Robert Woods Johnson Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Motivational Interviewing, and Mental Health First Aid.

Community Participation:

• Joseph Hospital Foundation – Board of Trustee member (2017 – present)
• The Catholic Health Association – National Community Benefit Board member (2016 – present)
• The Women’s Foundation of Colorado – Board of Trustee member (2011 – 2017)
  – Girls Leadership Program – Chair (3 years)
  – Governance Committee – Secretary (1 year)
  – Development Committee – (3 years)
  – Marketing Committee – (2 years)
• Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce – Board of Trustee member (2012 – 2015)
• Colorado Chapter – The Link’s Inc. – member (current)