Responsible for championing initiatives of Senator James Coleman and for building relationships with small businesses which benefit businesses, and ensuring the characteristics of small businesses are considered in the design and implementation of policies that affect businesses.

The Colorado Children’s Campaign is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization. The organization works on specific policies to improve the health, education, and early childhood of Colorado children. I am on the Finance Committee and Executive Committee of the Board.

The Fund is a public/private partnership that has raised $50 million dollars to assist Colorado small businesses, and the communities that rely upon them, recover from the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund offers both a federal/state grant program and a privately subsidized low-interest loan program to businesses and wraps these funding opportunities in extensive business support and technical assistance offerings. As the Director of Capital Access &… Show more The Fund is a public/private partnership that has raised $50 million dollars to assist Colorado small businesses, and the communities that rely upon them, recover from the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund offers both a federal/state grant program and a privately subsidized low-interest loan program to businesses and wraps these funding opportunities in extensive business support and technical assistance offerings. As the Director of Capital Access & Support, I model Energize Colorado's mission, vision, and values to all staff, volunteers, and partners. I collaboratively continue to evolve the program guidelines and implementation details of both the Funds’ federally and state complaint small business grant program and privately subsidized low-interest loan fund for Colorado small businesses in partnership. I also oversee marketing and other communications efforts including website, email newsletters, grassroots community outreach, and public advertising campaigns. Show less

The Five Points Business Improvement District strengthens and enhances the efforts of business and property owners who live, work in, or contribute to the Historic Five Points neighborhood of Denver. Our District Board’s mission is to positively influence financial accountability and cultural responsibility as the area undergoes redevelopment and growth.

The Advisory Council played the role of community liaison between the Business Improvement District Board of Directors and the community.

Functioned as the Chair of the Executive Strategic Committee of the Board; charged with defining the direction, sustainability, and output of the Five Points Business Office.

Coffee at The Point is a 3,000 square foot coffee and wine lounge located in the heart of the revitalizing Cultural and Historic Five Points neighborhood. I started creating the business plan for Coffee at The Point in April 2010. Seven months later in November 2010, with the help of my brother, Coffee at The Point opened its doors. Coffee at The Point has become an anchor of the community. In addition to coffee, we offer loose-leaf teas, pastries, desserts, made-to-order gourmet… Show more Coffee at The Point is a 3,000 square foot coffee and wine lounge located in the heart of the revitalizing Cultural and Historic Five Points neighborhood. I started creating the business plan for Coffee at The Point in April 2010. Seven months later in November 2010, with the help of my brother, Coffee at The Point opened its doors. Coffee at The Point has become an anchor of the community. In addition to coffee, we offer loose-leaf teas, pastries, desserts, made-to-order gourmet sandwiches, soups, Gelato (Italian Ice Cream), and an assortment of other exciting foods to fill your appetite. The Point seeks to provide a safe, unique, and relaxing environment to meet friends, an exemplary ambiance for that first date experience, a comfortable meeting location, and a place for business associates to discuss their matters at hand. The Point is your neighborhood home away from home and office away from the office.The community, in so many ways, has honored Coffee at The Point. Some recent awards include:✩ 2018, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Finalist (Award Ceremony is April 27)✩ 2017, Denver’s A-List Top 5 for Best Coffee Shop✩ 2015, Coffee Fest Portland Top 5 Best Coffeehouse✩ 2014, Denver’s A-List Runner-Up for Best Coffee Shop✩ 2014, Top 10 Coffee Houses in Denver by Hype Denver✩ 2013, Denver’s A-List Winner for Best Coffee Shop✩ 2012, Denver’s A-List Runner-Up for Best Coffeeshop✩ 2010, Denver’s Best Hot Chocolate by Channel 7 Show less

St. Elizabeth is an intentionally inclusive K-8 Episcopal School in Denver. It provides an inclusive educational environment that has a commitment to the development of your child’s academic, social, spiritual, and artistic promise.

A member of the Board of Directors at The Civic Canopy, a community-based nonprofit that connects diverse groups of people seeking change in their communities.

Heart & Hand provides after-school programs for young children. In addition, Heart & Hand creates enduring relationships with children and their families, provides a number of enriching programming for young people, and provides families with resources and referrals for critical needs such as housing, food, and emergency funding.

A founding board member and Vice-Chair of Vega Collegiate Charter School, a k-8 school that opened in 2017 that focuses on educating every student, regardless of background, for success in college and beyond. Vega Collegiate Charter School’s community includes a growing immigrant population seeking to thrive in Denver.

A board member of DRI Goods, a retail incubator for entrepreneurs. DRI Goods sought to spark further innovation through the mentorship of entrepreneurs.

Elite Success Coaching was founded with the mission to help high-achieving professionals gain control over their lives in a world of rapid, unpredictable change. We provided real tools for personal growth, business growth, and employee development, implementing a sophisticated system of time, process, and organizational management. We helped them envision their ideal future, and then we systematically created ways to build it.

Provided broker legal services and identified theft solutions to middle-income families, individuals, and small businesses with a mission to ensure that families, individuals, and businesses have the legal protection and consultation in every area of their life by putting them under the protection of thousands of attorneys across North America.Was responsible for all aspects of the business including marketing, training, sales, office operations, and financial management. Coordinated… Show more Provided broker legal services and identified theft solutions to middle-income families, individuals, and small businesses with a mission to ensure that families, individuals, and businesses have the legal protection and consultation in every area of their life by putting them under the protection of thousands of attorneys across North America.Was responsible for all aspects of the business including marketing, training, sales, office operations, and financial management. Coordinated State-Wide training and events and conducted professional speaking performances in front of large audiences.Personally trained over 2,000+ individuals on brokerage and marketing aspects of business and was a success coach and mentor to independent associates. Show less

2010 – 2014 – Head Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach – Mullen High School2005 – 2010 – Assistant Varsity / Head Sophomore Boy’s Basketball Coach – Mullen High School2004 – 2005 – Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach – Ponderosa High School2001 – 2004 – Assistant Varsity / Head Junior Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach – Arapahoe High School 1998 – 2001 – Assistant Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach – Chaparral High School1997 – 1998 – Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach – Heritage… Show more 2010 – 2014 – Head Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach – Mullen High School2005 – 2010 – Assistant Varsity / Head Sophomore Boy’s Basketball Coach – Mullen High School2004 – 2005 – Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach – Ponderosa High School2001 – 2004 – Assistant Varsity / Head Junior Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach – Arapahoe High School 1998 – 2001 – Assistant Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach – Chaparral High School1997 – 1998 – Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach – Heritage Feeder1997 – 1999 – Volunteer Boy’s Basketball Coach – Littleton YMCA, Littleton, Colorado1991 – 1994 – High School Varsity Player – Yorktown, Virginia 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒2007 – 5A Final 8 State Tournament Appearance2006 – Assistant Coach in State All-Star Boy’s Basketball Game2006 – 5A State Boy’s Basketball Champions – Mullen High School2006 – Holiday Tournament Champions, League Champions2003 – Assisted basketball camp held by a former Denver Nugget head coach2002 – Holiday Tournament Champions, League Champions, State Final Four1998 – Douglas County Champions Show less

Partnered with the executive leadership team to execute acquisition strategies and business integration operations. Owned and managed projects made up of cross-functional/cross brand teams to ensure desired outcomes with the escalation of roadblocks. Standardized and optimized processes to drive scalability and identified opportunities for process improvements with the goal of providing an extraordinary client and employee experience.

Oversaw all elements of business office operations and accounting cycle and was responsible for budgeting, financial record keeping, state and county billings, fiscal policies, personnel systems and records, and personnel benefit programs.Designed and implemented new budget and financial reports and was responsible for cash management through revenue reporting, accounts receivable retrieval, and cash status reports while supervising accounting staff.Developed and maintained… Show more Oversaw all elements of business office operations and accounting cycle and was responsible for budgeting, financial record keeping, state and county billings, fiscal policies, personnel systems and records, and personnel benefit programs.Designed and implemented new budget and financial reports and was responsible for cash management through revenue reporting, accounts receivable retrieval, and cash status reports while supervising accounting staff.Developed and maintained positive working relationships within the agency and vendors. Functioned as a member of the Administrative/Executive Team responsible for senior-level decisions, risk management, and oversight of all agency issues. Show less