EMILY ANDREWS has spent her professional career in the nonprofit sector. For the past six years she has worked for the YWCA of Boulder County in fundraising, advocacy, program development and management roles. Emily is the mother of a preschooler and enjoys playing the cello, creative writing, and hiking.
ALEX BARIS is a shareholder of Kingsbery, Baris, Vogel & Nuttall, CPAs and Advisors. She has served on various non-profit boards for over 25 years. Her experiences traveling in the world impressed upon her how difficult life is for many women and children. The projects in which she has been involved and the women she has met through BoldeReach have been extremely meaningful to her.
KATIE BLACKETT, MBA, has over 8 years of financial and management experience, specifically in the non-profit industry. She has been a professional marathon runner for 9 years and is thrilled she is allowed to run in the beautiful Colorado Mountains daily! Katie has a fabulous husband, and her only child “Tollie” the golden retriever. Katie is honored to be a part of such a terrific group of women who have hearts larger than imaginable.
VANESSA BONNER grew up in Louisiana and Texas. She has a BA in Psychology from the University of North Texas where she was a financial aid counselor for nearly 10 years. Now, as a stay-at-home mom, she hopes to instill a strong spirit of volunteerism in her two young daughters. She is a former member of the BoldeReach Board of Directors.
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ROBIN NOBLE GRIBBON is a mother and freelance writer. She began writing professionally as a reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. She joined Denver-based TeleTech in 1991 as a communications manager, conveying the company’s story to employees, clients, partners and investors throughout its growth from a small entrepreneurial firm to a publicly held international corporation. Through her consultancy, Narrative Arts, she helps a variety of local and national clients craft compelling messages. Additionally, she helps families and individuals document personal history, researching and publishing family geneology, stories and photographs in hand-bound books. Robin is a principal with RST Strategic Creative, a Boulder based marketing and advertising agency. She is a co-founder of BolderReach.
KIM HARTZELL, MSEE, has been involved in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years and she is currently an engineering program manager for a high-tech startup. She grew up in Korea and Colombia and has seen and experienced the struggle of people in other parts of the world, allowing her to understand that even small programs can make a significant impact in people’s lives. She feels privileged to be involved with BoldeReach in helping to make a difference.
MANJARI HENDERSON is a graphic designer with her own company "Graphic by Manjari", located in the Boulder area. In 1996 she met her now husband Ravi on a vacation in Sedona, Arizona. They got married in 1998 and relocated from Sedona to Boulder in 2003. Since Manjari spent many years traveling in India and Thailand, BoldeReach's mission to empower women and children in extreme need around the world is very close to her heart. It is a true honor for her to be a part of this wonderful group.
RODY KENT currently on leave of absence.
RANA MCCOLLUM moved to Boulder in 2000 with her husband, Brad and two dogs, Moji and Marley. They picked Boulder because of its alternative and open approach to health, eating, and lifestyle. She makes unique, hand-crafted beaded jewelry. In her spare time, she likes to write, cook, travel, and be among friends. It has been particularly wonderful to work with all the ladies of BoldeReach. It is so good to be able to be involved in projects that make such a difference in the world.
GILLIAN PIERCE has called Colorado home since 1995, mostly living in Steamboat Springs. She has nearly 10 years experience in the outdoor industry and was the International Coordinator for SmartWool, served on SmartWool’s Advocacy Board and did PR contract work for Mountain Hardwear and MOOTS. Prior to the outdoor industry she planned events for Colorado Mountain College, who sponsored her to take part in Leadership Steamboat. She moved to Boulder two years ago, is finishing her MPA from the School of Public Affairs at CU Denver, recently completed a yoga teacher training, and is a member of a women’s bike racing team. Other interests include skiing, travel, hiking, climbing, and film. With a desire to become involved with a local nonprofit, Gillian happily found BoldeReach and is thrilled have the opportunity to support their mission of empowering women and children.
REBECCA PREMUS has over 11 years of software development experience, specifically as a product manager. She spent a few years working for Rocky Mountain PBS and several years burning the midnight oil for various Colorado start-ups. Rebecca sat on the board of ArtReach in Denver and has been a Colorado resident since 1996. She has been a active runner, mountain and road biker and found a new passion for rock climbing. Other interests include, painting, traveling, adventure and Danny. Rebecca is privileged to be part of an organization that brings attention to people and places that have the power to make a huge difference in our world.
SOPHIE WALKER is a founding member of Social Venture Partners, and is on the Advisory Board of BoldeReach, Medicine Horse Program, the Boulder International Film Festival, is a long-time mentor through the Family Learning Center; a former board member of Growing Gardens, and a former advisor to Boulder International Fringe Festival. Locally, she supports The People's Clinic; Colorado Music Festival, CU School of Music; Conference on World Affairs, Blue Sky Bridge; Stories on Stage. Her other passions, besides her husband and friends, are creating life altering innovations, brainstorming, painting large canvases, writing short stories, and traveling hither and yon.
NICKY WOLMAN, MA, has been involved in prevention and intervention programs for children and teens for over 30 years. She was involved in developing some of the earliest resources in the Denver area for women and children escaping a violent home. Travel has made her aware of how difficult the lives of many children and women are in other parts of the world. She enjoys hiking, reading, and making a difference.
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