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 | Senior Vice President
Philanthropic Engagement in Child Health Research
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1773
Katie Dugan | Vice President
Finance and Accounting
Email
720-777-1724
Marylou Houston, J.D. | Vice President
Philanthropy
Email
720-777-1723
Cary Larger | Chief Operating Officer
Executive Office
Email
720-777-1722
Sharon McMeel | Senior Vice President
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
Executive Office
Meg Connell | Executive Assistant to Chief of Board Relations
Danielle Hammond | Executive Assistant to President and CEO
Val Hernandez | Director, Employee Relations
Grecia Montoya | Coordinator, Office Admin & Accounting
Brooke Tomiello | Executive Assistant to COO, Special Events and Corporate Partnerships
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 | Manager, Prospect Development
James Bjorklund | Senior Director, Colorado Springs
Erin Bolinger | Senior Coordinator, Gift Planning
Kendall Cordova | Senior Director
Jennie Dawe | Senior Director, Foundation Relations
Jodie Deshmukh | Senior Manager, Foundation Relations
Barbara Frank | Coordinator, Colorado Springs
Tara Friedman | Director
Anne Hanson | Director
Kelly Hercher | Senior Manager, Annual Giving
Martine Hyland | Director
Les Lee | Philanthropy Fellow
Tanna Lewis | Manager, Data Services and Web Development
Jacqueline Lindley | Director, Family Giving and Hospital Liaison
Erin Nasralla | Director
Erin Osborn | Director, Prospect Development
Aivy Pecovnik | Administrative Professional
Amy Stewart | Senior Director, Philanthropic Development
Ashley Struck | Senior Manager, Foundation Relations
Lindsey W. Suggs | Senior Manager, Colorado Springs
Denise Walker | Director
Amy Webb | Executive Assistant
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
David Casados | Manager
Kacie Merrick | Manager
Kali Wallace | Senior Manager
Julie Wright | 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
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
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 | Senior Coordinator
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 | 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
Erin Bodine | Senior Manager
John LeCrone | Creative Services Manager
Caroline Martin | Coordinator
Kelly Sterner | Digital Operations Manager