Team Members
Our team members are readily available to help you find ways of giving to Children’s Hospital Colorado that are unique and meaningful. Contact us.
Leadership

Jennifer Roe Darling | President and CEO
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1720
“Our children are our hope. We are committed to advancing Children’s Colorado and focus on large, transformational gifts to leverage philanthropy as the fuel for progress.”

Emily Colbenson | Chief Strategic Philanthropy Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1773

Katie Dugan | Senior Vice President
Finance and Accounting
Email
720-777-1724

Cary Larger | Chief Operating Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1722

Sharon McMeel | Chief Development Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1777

Steve Shineman, CFP® | Senior Vice President
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1752

Peggy Warner | Chief Board Relations Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1704

Christi-Marie Butler | Vice President, Philanthropy
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1723
Executive Office
Meg Connell | Executive Assistant to Chief of Board Relations
Danielle Hammond | Executive Assistant to President and CEO
Val Hernandez | Senior Director, Employee Relations
Stephanie Martinez | Executive Assistant to Chief Development Officer
Grecia Montoya | Coordinator, Office Admin & Accounting
Brooke Tomiello | Executive Assistant to COO & Operations
Philanthropy
Philanthropy team members focus on personal interactions with generous donors, prospects and foundations to create lasting philanthropic legacies and to secure major support for Children’s Colorado. Contact us.
Abbey Bignell | Senior Manager, Prospect Management
James Bjorklund | Senior Director, Southern Colorado
Erin Bolinger | Senior Coordinator, Gift Planning
Kendall Cordova | Senior Director
Jennie Dawe | Senior Director, Foundation Relations
Jodie Deshmukh | Senior Manager, Foundation Relations
Shawna English | Director
Barbara Frank | Senior Coordinator, Southern Colorado
Anne Hanson | Director
Kelly Hercher | Director
Martine Hyland | Director
Les Lee | Philanthropy Fellow
Tanna Lewis | Senior Manager, Data Services and Web Development
Jacqueline Lindley | Senior Director, Strategic Philanthropy and Hospital Partnerships
Erin Nasralla | Director, Strategic Philanthropy
Erin Osborn | Director, Prospect Research
Aivy Pecovnik | Administrative Professional
Chelsey Seibels | Manager, Prospect Development Data Services
Chaney Skilling | Manager, Foundation Relations
Amy Stewart | Senior Director, Philanthropic Development
Ashley Struck | Senior Manager, Foundation Relations
Lindsey W. Suggs | Senior Manager, Southern Colorado
Denise Walker | Director
Corporate Partnerships
Corporate Partnerships works with corporations and corporate foundations to create fully integrated partnerships throughout our region and beyond. Contact us.
Emily Kotas | Director
Tristan Arthaud | Coordinator
David Casados | Manager
Parthivee Desai | Coordinator
Kacie Merrick | Senior Manager
Julie Schwartz | Manager
Kali Wallace | Senior Manager
Special Events
Special Events oversees all fundraising events benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado. These range from community-based events to Signature Events like the Children’s Gala and Courage Classic Bicycle Tour. Contact us.
Sheri Muilenburg | Senior Director
Katie Anders | Senior Manager
Erin Beimford | Senior Manager
Leslie Boersma | Senior Manager
Caroline Davis | Senior Coordinator
Kortney Raab | Senior Coordinator
Donor Relations and Gift Services
Donor Relations and Gift Services supports the processing of gifts, recognition, stewardship and cultivation of all donors. Contact us.
Keri Kallaway | Senior Director
Devin Dunivent | Senior Manager, Donor Relations
Helen Horne | Coordinator, Gift Services
Julie Lund | Senior Manager, Donor Relations
Karry Morton | Senior Manager, Gift Services
Lily Oyer | Senior Coordinator
Justin Wenzl | Senior Coordinator, Gift Services
Finance and Accounting
Finance and Accounting provides overall financial-related support for the Foundation to help ensure philanthropic resources are appropriately managed and reported on in accordance with applicable policies, guidelines and regulations. Contact us.
Tabitha Getz | Manager
Travis Modesitt | Manager, Financial Processing
Development Services
Development Services supports the Foundation by managing database and website systems, training Foundation staff on their use, and extracting information from these systems. Contact us.
Frank Dean | Senior Director
Justin Shaw | Business Intelligence Analyst
Marketing Communications
Marketing Communications supports the Foundation by creating print and digital materials, as well as public relations, video and photography. Contact us.
Tina Garbin | Director
Jaime Berg-Cady | Manager
Erin Bodine | Senior Manager
John LeCrone | Creative Services Manager
Jakob Schlottman | Senior Coordinator
Kelly Sterner | Digital Operations Manager