ÌÇÐÄVlog

Purpose

The ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Community Cabinet is a body of local leaders and experts who champion the university as ambassadors and advocates while providing perspectives on community-based initiatives necessary to fulfill the ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver mission. Through their action and insight, the Community Cabinet elevates ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver as an anchor institution for academic excellence, community engagement and lasting social change. Ìý

The above stated mission was developed by CC members

Rowena Alegría

Communications Executive - City and County of Denver

Writer & Storyteller, Communications Expert, Community Engagement Specialist, ÌÇÐÄVlog alumna

Veronica Barela

Executive Director - Denver Metro Fair Housing Center

Community Leader and Advocate, Housing Expert, ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Alumna

Michelle Barnes

Executive Director - CO Department of Human Services

Human Services Leader, Expert in Nonproft, For Profit and Government Leadership

Debbie Brown

President - Colorado Business Roundtable

Business Policy Expert, Communications Strategist, Business Founder

Kyle Chism

Executive Director - Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce

External Affairs Strategist, Business Development Expert, Denver Advocate

Alton Clark

Supervisor - Stout Street Foundation

Social Work Expert, ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Professor and Alumnus, Business Owner

Mariana del Hierro

Executive Director - Re:Vision

Nonprofit Development Expert, Food Justice Advocate, Local Economy Development Strategist

Alison Felix

Senior Policy Advisor - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Economist Researcher and Expert, Policy Strategist

Kayla Garcia

CEO & President - Girls, Inc. Metro Denver

Community Partnership Expert, Nonprofit Leadership, Business/Philanthropy Strategist

Vicki Golich

Retired - ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Provost

Higher Education Expert, Academic Affairs Specialist

Don Haddad, Ed. D.

Superintendent - St. Vrain Valley School District

PK-12 Schooling Expert, Workforce Development Advocate, Economic Development Strategist

Rob Ingle, M.S.

Life Coach - Misting Tree

Death Doula, Leadership Developer, Executive Coach, ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Retiree

Steve Katich

Honorary Consul for the Republic of Serbia in Colorado, Owner of Steven Katich Consulting

Government Relations, Public Policy, Communications

Camila Lara

Program Officer - CO Health Foundation

Youth Well Being Specialist, Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunity Expert, ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Alumna

Richard Lewis

Founder & CEO - RTL Networks & RTL Foundation

Entrepreneur & Business Development Expert, Community Leader, Air Force Veteran

Julie Malek

Librarian - Denver Public Schools

Educator, Student Support Services, Denverite

C. Omar Montgomery

Director - Equity, Culture and Community Engagement at Cherry Creek Schools

Education Expert, NAACP Aurora President, Business Development Specialist

Jesse Ogas

Executive Director of Social Responsibility and Community Affairs - 9NEWS

Community Engagement Specialist, Community Leader, Nonprofit Leadership Expert

Joe Rice

Director of Government Relations - Lockheed Martin

Army Veteran, ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Alumnus, Government Affairs Specialist

Joe's Bio

Alan Salazar

CEO - Denver Water

Lawyer, Public Servant, Policy Strategist

Edie Sonn

Senior Director of External Affairs - CO Behavioral Healthcare Council

Health Policy Expert, Government Affairs Specialist, Communications Professional

Dave Strousberg

Principal and Founder - Wills Simplified

Legal Expert, Adjunct Professor, ÌÇÐÄVlog Denver Alumnus

Nathan Cadena

Chief Impact Officer - Denver Scholarship Foundation

Education Expert, Student Support and Scholarship Specialist, Denverite

Desta Taye-Channell

President/CEO - Florence Crittenton Services

Student Support Services Specialist, Education Advocate, Community Engagement Expert, Workforce Partner, Housing & Development Experience

For inquiries and ideas, reach out to

Mike A. Ramsey,ÌýDirector of External Affairs

e: [email protected]

p: 719.430.6025

Mike Ramsey