Staff

We are dedicated staff members. We are visionary and devoted members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council and committees. We are advocates, educators and collaborators. We are committed and passionate volunteers. We are YOUR voice, and our work is made possible because of you.

Deb Walker

Executive Director

Deb Walker holds a BA in History, Master of Public Administration, and Graduate ...

Joy Garscadden

Operations Manager

Joy Garscadden is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with a diverse background ...

2017 Board of Directors

Andrew Hershberger

Andrew draws on a rich portfolio of marketing, advertising and brand ...

Cynthia Nimerichter

Cynthia Nimerichter spent most of her legal career as a Deputy District ...

Jan Tanner

Secretary

In November 2015 Jan completed 9 years on the School District 11 Board of ...

Jane Ard-Smith

Board Chair

Jane moved to Colorado Springs in 1997 to follow the love of her life, ...

Jason R. Thompson

Jason R. Thompson was named director of diversity and inclusion for the ...

Judy Casey

Judy Casey has been active in various teaching and leadership roles in ...

Kathy Dreiling

Kathy Dreiling and partner Michelle Talarico opened the Picnic ...

Lisa Kemppainen

Lisa Kemppainen M.A., LMFT, a native of South California, is thrilled to ...

Michael Pearlmutter

Treasurer

Michael Pearlmutter currently serves as the Executive Director of the ...

Pete Lee

Pete is serving his fourth term as the elected State Representative for ...

Rev. Norm Bouchard

Vice Chair

A much sought after international author, and educator, Rev. Norm Bouchard ...

Steve Mack

Steve Mack is Director of Finance and Supply Chain for Diamond Wire ...

Advisory Council

Deborah Adams
Jody Alyn
Dr. Peg Bacon
Buck Blessing
Margi Duncombe
Sharon Friedman
Carolyn & Peet Heuberger
Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins
Mary Mashburn
Mary Ellen McNally
Marcy Morrison
Deborah Muehleisen
Cynthia Nimerichter
Joanne Peterson
Dr. James Sauls
Jim Alice Scott
Kimberly Sherwood
Richard Skorman
Marvin Strait
Dr. Ron Walden
June Waller
Greg Walta
Marjory & MiRobin Webster