Meet SVP Denver's Partners

Aaron brings six years of flight software experience from United Launch Alliance, where he developed and tested flight-critical control software for the Vulcan Centaur rocket. More recently, he has been doing technical due diligence for a private equity firm, evaluating software companies as acquisition targets, and building his own algorithmic trading platform.

Through SVP Denver, Aaron supported Keep The Party Safe, a Colorado harm reduction campaign, as it worked to restructure as an independent organization. He has also served as a business mentor with the Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute, supporting SOCO Chile Co, a Denver food entrepreneur, through early-stage growth. He enjoys helping small organizations make practical decisions about technology and strategy.

Aaron holds an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from CU Boulder and a B.S. in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University, and is a licensed private pilot. Outside of work, he scuba dives, golfs, snowboards, and cooks.

Ask me about:

• Software & AI tools
• Technical due diligence
• Project management
• Travel and Aviation

Aimee doesn't just crunch numbers - she champions missions. Aimee is a Director at Your Part-Time Controller and a licensed CPA with 20+ years of experience, leading their Colorado office and partnering with nonprofit leaders to bring clarity, confidence, and connection to every decision. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Louisiana State University and a certificate in Contemporary Animal Sciences, she combines strategic financial leadership with advocacy for animal welfare and beyond through hands-on fostering and community collaboration.

Ask me about:

• Financial accounting
• Board engagement
• Nonprofit leadership

Alan Frosh is a passionate strategist invested in maximizing efficient and engaging philanthropy.  As a sixth-generation Denver native, Alan is deeply committed to the community in which he was raised and has made his career, and he’s eager to partner with other individuals, organizations and funders with the same objectives.

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Ask me about:

• Legal advising
• Leadership development
• Board engagement
• Project management

Alex Clough is a talent acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience helping organizations build strategic recruiting, talent attraction, and workforce planning practices. Most recently, he worked with a technology consulting company. He is especially passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations in aligning talent with long-term impact. Outside of work, Alex enjoys building projects, amateur gardening, trail running, playing games of all kinds, and spending time in conversation with people. As a SVP Partner, he is excited to contribute his recruiting expertise, curiosity, and community-minded spirit.

Ask me about:

• Recruiting/talent acquisition
• Human resources
• Gardening

Alisha Harris is the CEO and Creative Director of Original Account Strategies, a Denver-based branding and design agency specializing in web development, graphic design, and strategic storytelling. She brings over a decade of cross-sector experience in hospitality, education, conservation, and the arts to her work helping mission-driven organizations build the systems, stories, and digital presence needed for inclusive growth. A current MFA candidate in Emergent Digital Practices at the University of Denver, Alisha joined SVP Denver to collaborate on building more equitable, innovative, and community-rooted systems.

Ask me about:

• Marketing and communications
• Design and branding
• Web development
• Fine arts

As a partner at TRE, Amy Aldridge has 20 years of experience in commercial real estate as a licensed broker. Amy drives the company’s continued growth through an integrated approach to brokerage services. Amy’s extensive experience closing complex and challenging transactions has provided her with the expertise to find creative solutions for virtually any client real estate need – a skill she empowers her team to continually develop. Amy was honored among Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2021. She has also been recognized as a Top 25 GenXYZ finalist by ColoradoBiz Magazine, a Heavy Hitter finalist (Young Broker of Denver) by the Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS, and as a Breakout Broker of the Year by JLL. Amy graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University in business administration, with a double concentration in commercial real estate and real estate finance.

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Ask me about:

• Commercial real estate (office tenant/buyer rep)
• Economic development
• Fundraising (debt & equity)
• Mentorship
• Community engagement

Andy Marshall is an aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and engaged philanthropist. He is motivated by gratitude for the opportunities he’s had and the desire to give back.

Ask me about:

• Engaged philanthropy
• Impact investing
• Aerospace
• Enterpreneurship

Dr. Angelic Cole is a community leader with 20 years’ experience working with non-profit organizations. Dr. Cole is also a passionate higher education educator with 18 years’ experience as a faculty member and administrator for Business Administration and Entrepreneurial Programs. Dr. Cole is a servant leader with a servant’s heart. Her purpose in leading is to fulfill her desire to serve all stakeholders including our society as a whole, especially those who are the least privileged. As the former President & CEO of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, she was honored to partner with Black-owned businesses to serve the needs of the Denver business community. Dr. Cole has devoted her career to working with the community and believes fervently in the potential of all people, particularly persons of color.

Ask me about:

• Leadership development and consulting
• Business and economic development
• Higher education
• Nonprofit leadership

With a decade of experience spanning commercial real estate, construction, and project delivery, Audrey serves as a trusted advisor to business and nonprofit leaders on leasing, purchasing, and strategic growth initiatives. She brings a unique perspective that bridges real estate strategy, construction execution, and operational outcomes. Throughout her career, Audrey has guided clients to make informed decisions that support both immediate needs and long-term objectives. Her experience managing real estate and construction projects from concept through completion enables her to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and create practical solutions that extend beyond the transaction itself so that organizations are set up for success.

Ask Audrey about:

• Commercial real estate (leasing/buying/selling)
• Real estate growth strategy
• Construction project management
• Community development

Austin Catania is a Consultant at Deloitte, specializing in technology transformation and cloud modernization initiatives for public sector clients. He is passionate about economic development and community impact and joined SVP Denver to support local nonprofit and mission-driven organizations. Outside of work, Austin is an avid skier, runner, and active member of the Denver community.

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Ask me about:

• Technology consulting
• Community organizing
• Running

Dr. Barry Barresi is a social entrepreneur, clinician executive, and university faculty member whose work focuses on helping leaders develop metacognitive and systems-thinking skills needed to address complex social issues. Over the past 30 years, his career has included clinical practice, academic leadership, nonprofit and social enterprise executive roles, and advisory work with impact-driven organizations.

Dr. Barresi teaches social entrepreneurship at the University of Denver, where he designs learning environments that emphasize reflection, co-learning, and adaptive leadership. He also advises leaders and fellows through Social Venture Partners of Denver and is the founder of the Social Innovation Leadership Lab, a practice-based learning platform exploring how metacognition and AI-augmented collective intelligence can strengthen leadership judgment and organizational learning.

He is the founder and editor of Accelerate Impact Playbook, a publication focused on practical tools for social enterprise leaders. He holds a PhD in Nonprofit Management and Public Policy from New York University and has published and taught extensively in entrepreneurship, health informatics, and social innovation leadership.

Ask me about:

• Earned revenue models
• Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare
• Executive leadership

Ben is passionate about community and creating people-focused cities that are affordable, vibrant, and walkable. He also cares deeply about increasing educational access and launching ethical and engaged citizens into the world. As a major gift fundraiser for Stanford University, Ben supports philanthropy for scholarships, programs, and innovative research across campus focused on sustainability, medicine, social sciences, and more. With an MPA from the University of Missouri focused on nonprofit management, Ben brings expertise in fundraising, donor relations, and revenue generation to his role as a Partner for SVP Denver. In his free time, he enjoys listening to nonfiction audiobooks and walks around our local parks. Ben aims to use his skills and interests to help create a more kind and equitable world.

Ask me about:

• Development & fundraising
• Communications
• Project management
• Urbanism

Some of the most important work happens at the intersection of data and story, and that's where Brandon feels most at home. With a background that spans public health crisis response, nonprofit communications, and an unexpected chapter running a boutique hotel in Costa Rica, Brandon brings a generalist's curiosity and a practitioner's pragmatism to every engagement. Having worked with organizations of all sizes, from the intimate team behind ramdass.org and the Love Serve Remember Foundation to the Rockefeller Foundation's Pandemic Prevention Initiative, Brandon knows that the challenges of turning information into action are universal. As a lead with the COVID Tracking Project, Brandon helped make sense of complex, fast-moving data and communicate it in ways that actually land. That same thread runs through all of Brandon's work: using data and narrative together to build the kind of processes that capture momentum and keep it moving. Whether it's untangling a dataset, sharpening a digital message, or helping a team figure out what they're actually trying to say, Brandon has helped partners think more clearly and connect more meaningfully with the people they serve.

Ask me about:

• Understanding your organization's data
• Refining your digital messaging
• Building a digital fundraising strategy

Brittany Dawson is the Founder of Brittany Dawson Coaching LLC, a Denver based coaching & consulting business focused on empowering organizations and the talented people within them to thrive in career and life. Brittany has hosted workshops and keynote speeches for organizations like Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Constellation Brands (the name behind Modelo & Corona Extra), and 50+ organizations across the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Brittany’s superpower is facilitating spaces with empathy, humor, and joy to inspire action. When she’s not coaching you can find ordering a large amount of sushi on UberEats, listening to Afrobeats, and going for hikes! You can learn more about her work by connecting with her on LinkedIn and www.brittanydawsoncoaching.com/.

Ask me about:

• Executive leadership
• Training and curriculum development
• Facilitation
• Keynote speaking

Catherine lives and works in Denver and enjoys all of the typical Colorado activities - running, biking, skiing, etc. She is passionate about improving our healthcare system and access to healthcare and health education. Catherine has worked in the healthcare sector for 15 years across non-profits, academic medical centers and integrated healthcare systems. She is looking to get more engaged with non profits in the Denver area by partnering with organizations on strategic and business planning and operational improvement efforts.

Ask me about:

• Healthcare administration
• Strategic planning
• Evaluation strategy & data collection

Chloe Mullarkey is an equity-focused social impact professional based in the Denver Metro Area. With a career spanning co-founding a workforce development nonprofit, social impact consulting, direct service in college access, and advanced studies in public health and ESG, Chloe brings a wealth of experience to her work. As a first-generation college graduate, she is deeply committed to advancing equity through education, social capital building, public health interventions, and innovative social impact finance. Her expertise includes nonprofit management, program development, impact evaluation, partnership building, strategic planning, operations, and fundraising. Chloe holds an MPH from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, a B.S. in Applied Psychology from NYU’s Steinhardt School, and a certificate in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) from CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business.

Ask me about:

• Education equity and workforce development
• Strategic planning and impact evaluation
• Nonprofit leadership development
• New York and pizza

Colleen Kazemi is a cross-sector leader with 15+ years spanning Silicon Valley tech, biotech entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership. She built her career at companies like Netscape/AOL, Teradata, and the Impact Angel Group, co-founded and exited an AgBiotech startup, and served as CEO of SVP Denver, leading its transition through COVID. Today, through Synergy5280, she coaches mission-driven CEOs and senior leaders and helps social enterprises build diversified revenue strategies, forge strategic partnerships, and navigate M&A opportunities, all while keeping their mission and their people thriving. She also serves as an organizational coach consultant with Heidrick & Struggles' leadership advisory practice. When she's not working, you'll find her on the pickleball court, practicing Spanish, or splitting time between Denver and Baja with her husband Steve and their dog Mocha, with frequent trips to visit her adult children and grandbaby.

Ask me about:

• Impact investing and fundraising strategies
• Social enterprise and diversified revenue
• Strategic partnerships and M&A
• Executive and leadership coaching
• Scaling and transforming mission-driven organizations

Darren is currently a human capital consultant with a passion for workforce development and enabling sustainable workforces. After a successful transition from U.S. Army Captain to human capitalist, Darren am looking for new ways to give back to my community through SVP Denver.

Ask me about:

• Project management
• Business operations
• Executive leadership
• Communications

Dave is a social entrepreneur and impact advisor who has worked in partnership with local communities around the globe. He proudly served at the Director of Impact Programs at SVP Denver for 3 years and is excited to be back as a Partner. These days he works at UpMetrics where he helps impact investors and grantmakers around the country to define and measure the impact of their strategies. Outside of work, you’ll find him hiking, biking and traveling (often by train) with his wife and son.

Ask me about:

• Partnership development
• Product management
• Impact investing
• Grant management
• Measurement and evaluation

David Marin is currently a Process Engineer at Paragon28. His background is in Materials Engineering, but has made a pivot to Process Improvement, Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis and Automation. He is interested in SVP because he wants to use and grow his technical and professional skills while making a difference in a good cause.

Ask me about:

• Lean Six Sigma
• Data analysis, management, and visualization
• Process automation
• Advanced Excel

30 years experience in both the public and private accounting sectors, Dawn has used her expertise to support many nonprofits as an accountant, a Board Member, Treasurer and SVP Denver Partner.

Ask me about:

• Financial accounting and management
• Nonprofit leadership
• Data and modeling

Dawn is an accomplished business development professional and nonprofit leader with a proven record of managing strategic partnerships across diverse industries, including recent expertise in youth development, public-private ventures, and civic engagement. Now, as part of the team at Impact Finance Center, Dawn focuses on educating and activating investors, helping to build an ecosystem to move capital toward social, environmental good and local communities.

Ask me about:

• Impact investing
• Nonprofit development and fundraising
• Strategic partnerships
• Business development

Dee Akers is a public health professional and passionate advocate for underserved communities. As a Monitoring & Evaluation Manager at The Salvation Army, she leads program evaluation and performance measurement to ensure effective service delivery. She also volunteers as a Partner with SVP Denver, contributing her expertise to strengthen the social impact sector and drive positive change in the Denver metro area.

Ask me about:

• Grant writing
• Measurement & evaluation
• Program design
• Theory of Change

Faith McKenna is a Senior Consultant in Deloitte's Government and Public Services practice, currently focused on large-scale technology implementations that support Behavioral Health outcomes. She is also a leader in the firm's Accessibility GTM strategy and is an advocate for frameworks of equity and justice across for-profit and non-profit settings. As a lifelong Coloradan and Boettcher Scholar, Faith has strong roots in the Denver community and has been involved with SVP Denver for over seven years. From volunteering as a fellow, to joining the organization as a partner, to now also serving as a board member, Faith's professional career has grown alongside SVP Denver — solidifying her commitment to serving social mission organizations in the local community. Faith holds a dual BA/MA in International Studies from the University of Denver, with concentrations in International Political Economy and Latin American Studies, along with minors in Leadership, Spanish, and Sustainability. In her free time, Faith enjoys exploring Colorado's mountains, always searching for her next trail or ski slope.

Ask me about:

• Go to market strategy
• Behavioral health
• Project management 
• Backcountry skiing

Gabriela Trigo is a strategic social impact operations and grantmaking leader with over a decade of experience supporting mission-driven organizations to transform complexity into clear, flexible, and responsive systems. She has led over $100M in global grant portfolios funded by U.S. government and private philanthropy and built Project Management Office teams that strengthen organizational capacity. Known as a connector and bridge-builder, her leadership is grounded in curiosity, shared understanding, and empowering teams to evolve their work in equitable, human-centered ways, and oriented towards continuous improvement.

Ask me about:

• Grant writing and management
• International development
• Project management
• Strategic partnerships

Gabrielle is a senior Data Scientist and small business consultant specializing in business software tools, data optimization and analysis. In the current technology climate, there is a lot of noise about optimizing workflows with AI. As a seasoned professional with many years of experience building AI technology, Gabrielle has insights into shortfalls that AI products currently have, how to strategize your unique workflow optimization, and what tools can actually make your work easier and more effective. Gabrielle believes computers are helpful in automating repetitive tasks, but that humans are our best decision makers for impactful change. She has experience across many industries, including healthcare, finance, academic research, and the arts. Gabrielle is most passionate about helping helpers, making the world’s most impactful work easier to accomplish.

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• Data science & AI
• Project management
• Tech operations
• The Co-op at Art Gym Denver

Jim is the Executive Director of Advance, a nonprofit that provides pathways to recovery that create self-esteem, dignity and independence for people experiencing homelessness. Jim is an entrepreneur, executive, and Certified Presence-Based executive coach who actively collaborates to build relationships with key stakeholders to help meet organization objectives and improve individual leadership skills. Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from St. Bonaventure University, an MBA from Seattle Pacific University, and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. degree in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University.

Ask me about:

• Leadership development
• Facilitation
• HR and people management

With cross sector experience in the non-profit, policy, academic, and philanthropic fields, Julianne has cultivated a passion for connecting mission driven organizations to the resources they need to create lasting change. While pursuing my MBA, she was thrilled to participate in, and eventually lead, my business school’s non-profit consulting program. Julianne looks forward to continuing this work with SVP and making a positive contribution in our community.

Ask me about:

• Grant writing
• Measurement and evaluation
• Advocacy and policy

Justin is the owner of Floor Coverings International of Aurora. Justin's background includes leadership roles in a variety of iconic food and beverage and retail operations in various cities and has been fortunate to have worked with great business coaches and mentors. Justin is an avid reader of business and professional books and has a passion for helping himself and others grow personally and professionally.

Ask me about:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business development
• Community engagement
• Leadership development

Kat is a climate and social impact leader with expertise in program management, relationship management, private sector partnerships, and impact measurement, evaluation, and learning insights. She brings global experience across a range of environmental, food systems, and economic challenges and enjoys tackling complex problems with systems thinking and stakeholder-driven approaches.

Ask me about:

• Strategic partnerships
• Development grant writing
• Operational excellence
• Program and grant management
• Sustainability, environment, and ESG

Kathy is a leader in the program management and product development space. She has developed her skills with extensive experience in multiple industries and roles to become an effective collaborator and servant leader for her team(s) and customers. She has built out PMO’s from the ground up. Responsibilities included establishing processes and standards for consistent project management and delivery of software development projects and governance to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic vision. Her work also included establishing Agile software development practices and tools. She also led the Integration Management Office (IMO) to coordinate the cross functional planning and execution of M&A integrations to support the growth objectives of the organization.

Kathy established her own business in 2010 as Owner and President of WorkNvision, LLC, and started her work as an independent consultant. Her work focused on providing strategic visioning and planning expertise along with skilled facilitation to help organizations define and execute their goals.

Ask me about:

• IT
• Business development and operations
• Project management

Kyle is the current Executive Director of HomeAid Colorado and has held previous roles as Executive Director of Canine Partners of the Rockies and CFO/Director of Operations for Assistance Dogs of the West. He is passionate about giving back to his community and helping other nonprofits grow and make a difference. He’s a member of the Denver Mayor’s Commission for People with Disability and the Commission for Nonprofit Engagement. He also loves being involved with groups like Guys Who Give-Denver, CO1000, and the Rotary Club of Aurora.

Ask me about:

• Nonprofit leadership
• Development and fundraising
• Business operations

Lindsey Foss is a Partner at TNTP, a national organization that brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine the public education system. She has more than 15 years of experience in education and nonprofits, specializing in strategy, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership. Previously, Lindsey consulted with public school districts on their talent strategies and directed operations for NYC Teaching Fellows, an alternative certification program within the New York City Department of Education. Additionally, Lindsey serves on the board of Big City Mountaineers, a national nonprofit that increases access to the outdoors for youth in Denver and five other metro areas. Lindsey holds a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Illinois and an MPA in Public Administration and Public Policy from New York University Wagner School of Public Service. She and her husband, Jeff, are parents to two students in the Spanish program at DLS.

Ask me about:

• Educational leadership
• Change management
• Board engagement
• Project management

Lydia Vanderburg is the founder of BusinessWorks, where she partners with small businesses and mission-driven organizations to strengthen the connection between financial systems, operational structure, and day-to-day work. With a background in accounting, organizational development, and nonprofit capacity building, Lydia helps organizations create greater clarity, stability, and functional harmony.

Ask me about:

• Financial accounting
• Business operations
• Board leadership
• Coaching and consulting

Margaret is a Fractional Head of Operations & Strategic Advisor with over 25 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit operations, fundraising, board partnership and organizational systems-building. At Lotus Collective, Margaret services mission-driven organizations guiding clients through leadership transitions, board governance challenges, operational redesign, organizational resilience and navigating growth transitions.

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As a global health leader, she drove impactful public health initiatives, managed budgets of $50M, secured over $750M in funding from federal governments, foundations, private sector and individual donors. She successfully founded and scaled a Uganda based nonprofit into a multi-million dollar operation. Strategically revitalized an international nonprofit to a 300% increase in revenue and expanded programming to double impact on beneficiaries worldwide.

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Margaret is adept at building partnerships, developing earned revenue streams, and implementing innovative solutions that empower vulnerable populations and foster impact. A transformational leader recognized for entrepreneurial vision, operational excellence, fostering multi-sectoral collaboration and generating sustainable growth.

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Ask me about:

• Create quality operational processes and processes to save you time and energy!
• Strategic partnerships that make a difference!
• Transcending the bullshit and working as your best self!

Visionary, passionate and accomplished leader with a keen eye for excellence, looking for the next challenge! With 20+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, economic development, and small business advocacy. Expertise in promoting entrepreneurship, social justice, and inclusive economic opportunities for minority and immigrant populations. Proven ability to secure multimillion-dollar funding, lead cross-functional teams, and drive policy initiatives that create lasting community impact. Skilled in strategic planning, partnership development, and program management, with a passion for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Recognized for mobilizing communities and achieving transformative outcomes through data-driven decision-making and advocacy efforts.

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• Entrepreneurship
• Business development
• Community engagement
• Leadership development

Megan Ream Ferry began working with Nonprofit Navigators in 2019 and brings 20+ years of fundraising experience to her role, serving as a Development Coordinator, an Acting Executive Director, a grant writer, and a consultant. She has worked, often as the sole development staff person, in higher education, membership associations, environmental organizations, and nonprofits that serve individuals with disabilities. She is also a Past President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Colorado Chapter and served as Secretary for the Mountain Phoenix Community School Governing Council from 2022-2024. Megan holds an MA in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and a BA in History and Political Science from Arizona State University. She is also a proud alumna of the Institute for Leaders in Development at the University of Denver.

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• Grant writing
• Relationship-based fundraising
• Marketing and communications

Megan currently serves as a Deputy Director at the State of Colorado DOLA Division of Housing, focused on the creation and preservation of affordable housing and eviction prevention. Prior to this role, she served as a Senior Housing Policy Advisor for Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis. There, she worked to facilitate the Governor’s housing priorities in legislation, policy, and departmental processes and budgets. Prior to this role, she was the Capital Projects Director at the City of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability. There she directly and indirectly facilitated and financed the development of approximately 3,000 units of housing, as well as 100’s of shelter options. She also serves as part-time lecturer in Real Estate Development and Finance at the University of Colorado Denver. Prior to the City of Denver, she served in various nonprofit and consulting roles while finishing her Masters in Urban and Regional Planning Degree at the University of Colorado Denver. Prior to changing careers, she worked in governmental consulting (IBM) and international partner program management capacities (DigitalGlobe and GeoEye). She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and International Relations. Megan lives in Denver in a multigenerational household with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and father-in-law. She enjoys music, art, and all the beauty and recreation that Colorado has to offer.

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• Housing policy
• Government relations
• Real estate
• Finance
• Community engagement

Meghan is a systems thinker with a background spanning healthcare program management, quality improvement, and small business consulting. At Children's Hospital Colorado, she leads complex QI initiatives and clinical research coordination — turning multi-stakeholder challenges into clear, workable systems. Through her consulting practice, Curated Business Management, she partners with healthcare and wellness business owners who are ready to stop operating in survival mode and start running practices that are sustainable long-term.

Meghan is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings experience in nonprofit work, volunteer business coaching, and community-facing program development. She is currently pursuing her PMP certification and is passionate about making operations accessible — especially for mission-driven organizations working on meaningful problems.

Ask me about:

• Quality and process improvement
• Operations and project management
• Behavior Change and Positive Psychology
• Vegan Desserts

Meghan is a strategy and operations leader with experience coaching early-stage companies to turn ambitious ideas into scalable execution. Her approach combines strategic rigor with practical operational guidance to help entrepreneurs move from concept to execution. She partners with teams to navigate operational challenges, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and drive measurable impact through strategic planning, operational scaling, and cross-functional execution. Meghan spent the last seven years leading teams at Rippleworks Foundation supporting social ventures globally, where she advised founders and leadership teams. Earlier in her career, she worked at Apple and Nike, building a foundation in product operations, customer-centered thinking, and execution within high-performing organizations. Meghan sees SVP Denver as an opportunity to contribute skills to organizations advancing equitable outcomes across the region while learning from local leaders to deepen her understanding of Denver’s most pressing challenges.

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• Impact investing
• Operational scaling
• Strategic planning
• Scaling social ventures

Michelle is an architect licensed in Colorado and Michigan. Her experience ranges from office to retail and restaurant to religious and non-profit clientele. A large part of her mission is to give back to those who serve within our community.

Ask me about:

• Architecture and design
• Building code analysis
• Beekeeping
• Gardening

Miranda is a Manager in Deloitte’s Human Capital consulting practice, where she helps global organizations grow, transform, and unlock the potential of their people. She advises clients on talent strategy, workforce development, and change management, with a focus on building inclusive, high-performing teams.  Miranda began her career in the nonprofit sector, supporting fundraising efforts at Teach For America–Los Angeles. She is passionate about leadership coaching, learning and development, and advancing equity across organizations and communities.  She holds an MBA with a Social Impact Specialization from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University, with minors in Inequality Studies and Business.

Ask me about:

• Talent strategy
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Workforce development
• Social impact

Miranda is the Vice President of Fundraising at Conservation Colorado. With more than 20 years in the nonprofit sector, 15 of which has been devoted to fundraising and marketing, Miranda has a passion for finding what motivates people and creating pathways for them to contribute their time, treasure, talent, testimony, and ties to that endeavor. Miranda received her bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from the University of Colorado Boulder and has dedicated her professional career to supporting the work of mission led organizations.

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• Fundraising strategy
• Board engagement
• Leadership development
• Facilitation

Nate is an experienced operations, sales, and media publishing leader with a demonstrated history of success across B2B and B2C environments. Publisher of a hyper-local magazine, with expertise in sales strategy, advertising partnerships, coaching, customer success, CRM, team building, and account management.

Ask me about:

• Sales and partnerships
• Marketing and communications
• Media and publishing
• Customer success
• CRM development

Nick Blasi is the Co-Founder and COO of Personos, a Denver-based AI company focused on helping organizations use human-centered AI to strengthen leadership, decision-making, and organizational effectiveness. He works with businesses and nonprofits to implement responsible AI that enhances people and mission-driven work. Nick joined Social Venture Partners Denver to help local nonprofits thoughtfully leverage emerging technology, strengthen their organizations, and increase their impact across the community.

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• AI, tech, and startups
• Leadership and organizational effectiveness
• Change management

Paul Collier is a Director at Corona Insights, a consulting firm operating in the arenas of market research, evaluation and learning and strategy and facilitation. Prior to joining the Corona Insights team, Paul served as the founder of Coeffect, a consulting firm dedicated to helping grassroots nonprofits establish the fundamental practices of measuring their impact to learn and grow. In addition to his pro bono work with Social Venture Partners Denver, Paul has also led trainings around impact measurement strategy for hundreds of nonprofit professionals through the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Nonprofit Learning Lab, and at several social sector conferences. Paul received his bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Arts Administration from Arizona State University and has completed additional graduate-level coursework in data science and data analytics.

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• Measurement & evaluation
• Program design
• Theory of Change
• Data science

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• Finance
• Impact investing

Rachel helps nonprofits research, write, and win grant opportunities; build the processes, tools, and relationships to sustain their funding over time; and implement grants compliantly and efficiently. For the last three years, she has been a volunteer swim coach with the Special Olympics and over the course of 2025 she participated in Chinook Fund's Giving Project and the Alumni Grantmaking Committee. Rachel is excited to meet and collaborate with likeminded individuals and organizations through SVP Denver!

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• Grant writing
• Project management
• Evaluation and measurement
• Project management

Rich is a retired developer and contractor. Rich's non-profit work started in 2008 supporting a youth program providing educational access. Rich has provided support consulting and financial to a number of organizations through SVP Denver.

Ask me about:

• Impact investing
• Philanthropy
• Nonprofit consulting
• Construction and development

Rob is a Denver native with experience in various different roles in the energy industry. Passionate about making the city a more inclusive, connected, and generally great place to live.

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• Project management
• Business operations
• Impact investing
• Energy

Russ is a Partner at West Elk Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm that makes control investments in specialty manufacturing, value-add distribution, and food production businesses. A CFA Charterholder with a background in CFO consulting and complex securities valuation, he focuses on financial infrastructure, reporting, and planning that helps owners build long-term value without compromising their legacy. Russ joined Social Venture Partners in 2016 through a partnership with the Denver Children's Foundation, and most of his work since has supported nonprofit leadership teams on strategy, systems, mergers, and organizational structure. He believes the same rigor that drives business growth can help charitable organizations lead from the front while strengthening their operations. Russ always finds time for family, fly fishing, mountain biking, and backcountry snowboarding when he is not in the office.

Ask me about:

• Private Equity
• Financial Strategy & Planning
• AI Tools
• Nonprofit consulting

Sakar Pudasaini is a CPA who specializes in providing accounting and financial services for the nonprofit sector. Drawing on his experience building and leading Karkhana—a hybrid social enterprise in international education—he brings the empathy and understanding of a former nonprofit leader to help organizations streamline their financial systems. Sakar is dedicated to building systems that bridge the gap between rigorous compliance requirements and the practical management decision-making needs of social impact leaders.

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• Financial accounting and modeling
• Business operations
• Impact investing

Sami Tellatin, co-founder and COO of FarmRaise, drives farmer financial empowerment and sustainable agriculture adoption through innovative software solutions. She has a background in sustainable agriculture research and fieldwork and holds bachelor's and master’s degrees from the University of Missouri and Stanford University, respectively. In her free time, Sami enjoys biking, writing, reading, exploring new places and building community.

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• Sustainability and agriculture
• Product development
• Project management

Sara is a Vice President at OMNI Institute and Managing Director of the Center for Social Investment, which she launched in 2024 to measure the impact of innovative funding models. With years of experience in evaluating impact investment outcomes, she partners with nonprofits to refine theories of change and develop relevant performance metrics for tracking progress. Sara focuses on providing reliable data to support positive social change.

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• Measurement & evaluation
• Board engagement
• HR & people management
• Impact investing

Sarah has spent six years at the intersection of technology and human-centered storytelling, helping organizations cut through complexity and communicate what actually matters. At Deloitte’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer, she led development of Tech Trends, the firm’s flagship technology research publication reaching 80,000+ readers globally, and brought those ideas to life through 50+ presentations, including a mainstage feature at SXSW. She also led StartUp Deloitte, an innovation program that upskilled 250+ practitioners in design thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

As an SVP Denver Strategic Projects Fellow, she supported the organization’s strategic planning process and contributed to AI upskilling initiatives. Now she’s excited to keep showing up, working directly with nonprofits and social enterprises on the things she cares most about: compelling pitches, intentional program design, and building real relationships with the people doing meaningful work in Denver.

This fall, Sarah will begin her MBA at the Wharton School, where she plans to deepen her focus on AI product development and ethical technology.

Sarah holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and is a certified Level II Sommelier. Outside of work, she teaches yoga and explores Denver’s wine scene.

Savannah is a seasoned public relations and crisis management specialist who is passionate about leveraging effective communication to build resilient communities. With a strong commitment to advocacy, diversity and inclusion, and a deep devotion to serving vulnerable populations, she is dedicated to utilizing her dynamic leadership and program management skills to accelerate social change in the Denver community and beyond.

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• Marketing and communications
• Emergency management
• Leadership development
• Facilitation

Sera specializes in building the infrastructure, teams, and systems that power growth, maximize resources, and deepen community impact. With expertise spanning entrepreneurship development, workforce training, small business incubation, and multicultural education, Sera designs and leads initiatives that expand access to opportunity, capital, and education for historically underserved communities. She is passionate about translating strategy into execution, building resilient teams, and creating data-driven processes that sustain long-term success. Known for aligning people, systems, and strategy around a clear vision, Sera thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments where innovation, inclusion, and impact intersect.

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• Programs and operations design
• Entrepreneurship
• Building effective teams

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Sirish is an IT Consultant with Deloitte Consulting, bringing over 26 years of professional experience in business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and IT operations. His client work spans industries including Energy, Resources and Industrials, Health Care and Life Sciences, Consumer, and Financial Services. Alongside his career, Sirish has spent the past 25 years actively engaged with local and national nonprofit communities, serving in a variety of capacities including event management, fundraising, board service, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. This dual foundation of technical expertise and civic engagement reflects his long-standing commitment to strengthening the communities he's part of. Having lived in Denver for more than two decades, he continues to look for opportunities to connect his professional skills with meaningful local impact.

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• IT Operations
• M&A
• Cross-sector consulting

With a background in Industrial Engineering and professional credentials in Supply Chain and Project Management, Skyler specializes in bridging the gap between technical system design and functional execution. He is a Partner at SVP Denver to help lift the community by translating his consulting skills into actionable growth for local impact organizations. Outside of his professional work, Skyler prioritizes a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle through his heavy involvement in Denver’s pickleball scene, skiing, biking, and SCUBA diving.

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• Project management
• Change management
• Business operations
• Theory of Change

As Counsel at BCLP in Denver, Stephen provides pragmatic and goal-oriented legal advice to clients on complex M&A transactions of all types and sizes, as well as on a broad range of other business matters. Prior to rejoining BCLP, Stephen was the General Counsel of GrowGeneration, a Colorado-based public company specializing in hydroponic and organic farming and gardening products.

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• Mergers and acquisitions
• Legal advising
• Pitching

Susan has 20+ years of experience working in the fields of education, healthcare, business, and nonprofit international development as a teacher and associate lecturer, psychotherapist, management consultant, organizational development leader and board member.  Susan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Secondary Education from Northwestern College and received her Master’s in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has called Colorado home with her husband since 2002.  She enjoys traveling and meeting new people and has visited all 50 states and over 30 countries.  Both she and her husband grew up in families of 9 children and were taught that there were always others who had greater needs than they did. She is passionate about finding ways to advocate for and support those locally and internationally who have not been given access to the opportunities needed to reach their full potential.

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• Management consulting
• Social impact strategy
• Building effective teams
• Philanthropy
• Counseling & therapy