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.”
Christi-Marie Butler | Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Philanthropy
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1723
Emily Colbenson | Chief Strategic Philanthropy Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1773
Kendall Cordova | Vice President, Philanthropy
Executive Office
Email
720-777-2087
Katie Dugan | Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1724
Keri Kallaway | Vice President, Donor and Volunteer Engagement
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1765
Cary Larger | Chief Operating Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1722
Sharon McMeel | Chief Development Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1777
Bridget Richards | Vice President, Strategic Marketing
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1773
Peggy Warner | Chief Board Relations Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1704
Executive Office
Meg Connell | Manager, Donor and Volunteer Engagement
Dani Hammond | Sr. Coordinator, Administrative and Executive Office
Melanie Howard | 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 personalized interactions with generous donors, prospects and foundations to create lasting philanthropic legacies. Contact us
Jacqueline Lindley | Senior Director, Strategic Philanthropy and Hospital Partnerships
Erin Nasralla | Director, Strategic Philanthropy
Individual Giving
Kelsey Cochrane | Director
Taylre Derby | Manager
Shawna English | Director
Anne Hanson | Director
Kelly Hercher | Director
Martine Hyland | Director
Aivy Pecovnik | Executive Assistant
Debbie Roberts | Planned Giving Director
Denise Walker | Director
Southern Colorado Giving
James Bjorklund | Senior Director
Barbara Frank | Senior Coordinator
Kyle Smith | Manager
Lindsey W. Suggs | Senior Manager
Foundation Giving
Jennie Dawe | Senior Director, Foundation Relations
Jodie Deshmukh | Senior Manager
Chaney Skilling | Manager
Ashley Struck | Senior Manager
Philanthropic Development
Amy Stewart | Senior Director
Deannah Baesel | Senior Coordinator, Annual Giving
Abbey Bignell | Senior Manager, Prospect Management
Tanna Lewis | Senior Manager, Data Services and Web Development
Erin Osborn | Director, Prospect Research
Chelsey Seibels | Manager, Prospect Development Data Services
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, Children’s Miracle Network
Kacie Merrick | Senior Manager
Julie Schwartz | Manager
Kali Wallace | Senior Manager, Children’s Miracle Network
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
Sarah Ryszkowski | 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
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, Donor Relations
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, Accounting
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
Jaime Berg Cady | Manager
Erin Bodine | Senior Manager
John LeCrone | Creative Services Manager
Jakob Schlottman | Senior Coordinator
Kelly Sterner | Digital Operations Manager