Our vision: Bay Laurel Ranch exists to provide a happy, healthy and wholesome place for horses and humans to live, learn, heal, work, and recreate in a pocket of paradise in Carmel Valley ... the glory of God’s creation.

Successfully identifies and recruits talent in a multitude of industries and disciplines including investment operations, sales, marketing, product management, engineering, and education technology, resulting in efficient placement of executive level candidates.

Directed and managed people, events and services for all phases and parts of operation - from financing and renovations, to staging, sales, marketing, operations and administration, offering executive-level guest services for nearly 175 groups with over 33% guest returns. Recruited small groups and individuals looking for a private venue to host small group retreats, reunions, workshops, and events, including equine-assisted learning and therapy, in collaboration with HorsePower Program, and the renowned Dr. Robert Magnelli, licensed psychotherapist and equine therapist. www.horsepowerprogram.com. History: Great Grandparents, Grace and Paul Veeder had the vision for selecting the creekside site and built the cabin in 1930 on nearly 800 acres. Grandmother, Dorothea V. Condon continued her mother's inspired pan to update the cabin in 1955 and again in 1975. Dad and daughter, Timothy M. Condon and Colleen Marquez began the restoration the home in 2007 to its present day rustic grandeur for use as a luxury cabin retreat in the woods.The Ranch House consistently earned 5/5 star reviews for guest satisfaction on Yelp/HomeAway/VRBO/AirBnB.http://www.carmelvalleyranchhouse.com contact Colleen at cdcmarquez@gmail.com for more information.

Led and established new market outreach for Bethany's services in SF Bay Area by initiating adoption education, public speaking events, conferences, radio /TV interviews and professional, small group training.Leveraged relationships within over 6 separate Bay Area target groups including hospitals, clinics, various church denominations, schools, community organizations and social media groups to create effective awareness and to develop and grow donor support.Initiated and executed innovative, post-adoption equine-assisted retreats and support workshops with goals to understand the decline of domestic adoption and to address cultural pain points.

Endorsements:"A beautifully illustrated and poignantly told allegory of pain, hope and new life--each of which has its place in every true story of infertility and adoption."JEDD MEDEFINDPresident, Christian Alliance for Orphans and Author of Upended“A Gift for Little Tree is a touching story of hope, inspiration and the joy received from adoption. The parable teaches children of the immense love parents have for them … no matter how they became part of their family! Though the story is written for children, it is certain to soothe the heart of any parent who has gone through the pain of infertility.”CAROL LOZIER, MSW, LCSW Adoption Therapist and Author of "The Adoptive & Foster Parent Guide"“What a delightful parable that will surely touch the hearts of anyone touched by adoption! Colleen Marquez helps us all to see the big picture of adoption, which is much-needed.”SHERRIE ELDRIDGEAdoption Advocate and Author of 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew“This book honors all parties involved in adoption. A beautiful parable that so clearly describes God's perfect plan for each of us. How often those of us impacted by adoption search for ways to help others understand its divine essence. This book does it amazingly well and all will be touched and changed by A Gift for Little Tree!”REBECCA VAHLE 2011 Angel in Adoption Award winner for the state of Colorado and founder of the Family to Family Adoption Support Program“Little Tree is a BIG story for parents and children alike. It is a story of restoration, reminding us that Divine Love can bring meaning and purpose to imperfect situations. This parable teaches that the whole concept of a family is not one-size-fits-all. God's arms (and in this story, the farmer's care for Little Tree), have the endless capacity to embrace and fulfill our biggest dreams.”VICTORIA BECKPresident, New Destiny Educational Products, Inc.Personalized, author-signed books available: www.giftforlittletree.com

Developed and employed strategic and cost-effective recruitment plans for executive retained search resulting in exceptional discovery, recruitment, and hiring of key technology leaders.