Executive Leadership Team
Kelly Nordini
Executive Director - Denver
Kelly has been at the forefront of Colorado politics and conservation policy for over two decades. Having started her career as a Colorado campus organizer working on climate change, she has played a pivotal role in the conservation movement by leading efforts to advance clean energy, transform our transportation sector and elect environmental champions to office. Her wealth of experience in politics and public policy has played a role in some of Colorado’s largest environmental successes including the expansion of our light rail system, increased renewable energy standards and investment in clean energy jobs. As Conservation Colorado’s Executive Director, she will lead to protect our Colorado way of life for our children’s future and the legacy that we owe them. She lives in Denver with her husband and two daughters.
Jessica Goad
Deputy Director - Denver
Jessica joined our team in 2016 and is from Golden. Before coming here, Jessica worked at the Center for Western Priorities, Center for American Progress, and The Wilderness Society. Favorite spot in Colorado: The deserts of Western Colorado
Hablo Español
Advocacy Team
Katie Belgard
Government Affairs Director - Denver
From New Hampshire, Katie has spent the last 10 years working in the labor movement in Boston. She joined the team in 2019 and is excited to bridge her experience in labor and social justice organizing with the environmental movement here in Colorado. Favorite spot in Colorado: Mountains outside of Redstone, preferably on horseback.
Luke Schafer
West Slope Director - Craig
Hailing from Michigan, Luke started working with us in 2004 and previously worked for Colorado Environmental Coalition. Favorite spot in Colorado: Anywhere on the “Best Slope”.
Sophia Mayott-Guerrero
Energy & Transportation Advocate - Denver
Sophia joined our team in 2015 and is from Alamosa, Colorado. Before starting here she worked at The Chautauqua and The Boys and Girls Club of the SLV. Favorite spot in Colorado: The Huerfano Valley.
Hablo Español
Josh Kuhn
Water Advocate - Denver
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Josh started his work with us in 2015. Josh worked as a consultant for The Wilderness Society and as Conservation Fellow at the Colorado Mountain Club before joining our team. Favorite spot in Colorado: A tent under the stars, near a river, and far away from any roads.
Sara Rose Tannenbaum
Climate Advocate - Denver
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sara Rose joined our team in 2019. She previously worked at the Center for Western for Priorities and for the city of Salt Lake City. Favorite place in Colorado: The San Luis Valley
Hablo Español
Curtis Edwards
Climate Advocate - Denver
Originally hailing from Kansas City Missouri, Curtis joined our staff in 2019. His academic background is in political economy, urban development, and social inequalities and he brings experience working as a community organizer in central Missouri on issues including Medicaid expansion, raising the minimum wage, predatory lending, and fair and affordable housing. Favorite place in Colorado: Hanging Lake.
Communications Team
Garrett Garner-Wells
Communications Director - Denver
Originally from Gainesville, Florida, Garrett joined the Conservation Colorado team in 2019. Previously, he served as state director for Environment Colorado. Favorite spot in Colorado: the Arkansas River Valley.
Jonathan Trites
Visual Storytelling Coordinator - Denver
Originally from Michigan, Jonathan joined Conservation Colorado in 2019. Before then, he was a freelance content creator who specialized in adventure films. Favorite spot in Colorado: Two Buttes
Asheton Gilbertson
Strategic Communications Coordinator - Denver
Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Asheton started working with us in 2018. She previously worked as a research assistant and tutor. Favorite spot in Colorado: Paint Mines.
Koki Atcheson
Communications Fellow - Denver
Koki is from Honolulu and joined our team in June 2019. Koki joins us through the Public Interest Fellowship program with Colorado College. She has previously worked at the Admission Office at Colorado College and in various environmental education positions. Favorite spot in Colorado: Palisade (peaches!).
Development Team
Leslie Allen
Director of Development - Denver
Leslie was born and raised on the eastern seaboard. After receiving an MBA in Public and Nonprofit Management from Boston University. Prior to joining Conservation Colorado in 2019, she spent 14 years working as a fundraiser at Greenpeace US, served as Director of Development and Communications at Global Greengrants Fund, and co-founded a fundraising consulting firm that continues to serve clients of all sizes from all over the world. Favorite place in Colorado: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Julia Liao
Grants Manager - Denver
Julia joined our team in 2019 after the mountains called her back to Colorado. She was previously an environmental psychologist who studied the human factor in sustainability and conservation. Favorite spot in Colorado: Great Sand Dunes National Park
Karen Goldburg
Development Coordinator - Denver
Karen joined Conservation Colorado in 2019. She is passionate about expanding the field of western conservation and recently earned an MS in collaborative resources management from the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability.
Digital Team
Lilly Zoller
Digital Director - Denver
Lilly hails from Michigan and joined our team in 2013. Lilly started her career in the conservation voter movement as an intern at the League of Conservation Voters during graduate school. Favorite spot in Colorado: Crested Butte.
Katie Kirdahy
Data Administrator and Analyst - Denver
Katie joined our team in 2017, and is originally from Seattle, Washington. Before starting with us, Katie worked with the City of Spokane’s Environmental Programs Department, served two AmeriCorps terms, and most recently worked as Volunteer Coordinator at the Nisqually Land Trust in Washington. Favorite spot in Colorado: Garden of the Gods.
Ben Lerman
Digital Engagement Coordinator - Denver
Ben started working at Conservation Colorado in 2019. Born and raised in Sierra Madre, California, he then studied psychology at Georgetown University. He also previously worked in marketing for NOLS Wilderness Medicine and a digital advertising agency. Favorite place in Colorado: Indian Peaks Wilderness
Operations and Finance
Nikki Riedt
Operations & Finance Director - Denver
Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Nikki started working at Conservation Colorado in 2013. She previously worked as the Director of State Administration for the Public Interest Network. Favorite place in Colorado: Red Rocks.
Desiree Madrid
Finance & Human Resources Administrator - Denver
From El Paso TX, Desiree joined the Conservation Colorado team in 2019. Previously, she worked in finance. Favorite spot in Colorado: the Arkansas River Valley.
Misha White
Office Manager & Executive Team Assistant - Denver
A Colorado native, Misha joined our team in 2019. Misha received her degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and her certificate in Social Transformation in 2017. Favorite Spot in Colorado: Standley Lake.
Organizing Team
Patrick Massaro
Organizing & Political Director - Denver
From Denver, Colorado, Patrick joined our team in 2011. He previously worked at Colorado Environmental Coalition, Colorado Conservation Voters, and the League of Conservation Voters. Favorite spot in Colorado: Mile High Stadium.
Juan C. Gallegos
Protégete Director - Denver
Juan is a first generation immigrant from Chihuahua, Mexico. On July 4th, 2001 he arrived in Nebraska were his family settled. He previously worked as the Managing Director of CIRC Action Fund, an immigrant rights organization. His favorite thing about Colorado is being able to live in a mid-size city that has almost everything, plus being only a few minutes away from the mountains and all that they offer.
Hablo Español
Sarah McCarthy
West Slope Field Manager - Grand Junction
Sarah is a Colorado native from Grand Junction, and she joined our team in 2016. Favorite spot in Colorado: The nooks and crannies of any sandstone canyon.
Aly Ferrufino-Coqueugniot
Front Range Field Manager - Denver
Aly started her work with us in 2017 as a Protégete Community Organizer and is from Denver. Before joining us, she worked for Workplace Resource as a Project Coordinator. Favorite spot in Colorado: The Great Sand Dunes.
Hablo Español
Patricia Ferrero
Protégete Organizing Manager - Denver
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Patricia joined us in 2015. She previously worked as a Family Aid Coordinator for Mayan Families. Favorite spot in Colorado: Mesa Verde.
Hablo Español
Miguel Ceballos
Mobilization Manager - Denver
Miguel is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico and he grew up in the Montbello neighborhood. He has been active in the Denver political scene for years and formerly served on the Executive Board of the Colorado Democratic Party.
Favorite spot in Colorado: El Dorado State Park.
Hablo Español
Beau Kiklis
COBA Program Lead - Denver
Originally from Westerly, Rhode Island, Beau joined our team in 2017. He previously worked at the Wyss Foundation as a Program Assistant. Favorite spot in Colorado: Tim’s Lane, San Juan Mountains.
Erin Riccio
Central Mountains Field Organizer - Carbondale
From Morrison, Colorado, and started working with us in 2017. She previously worked for Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos as a Grant Writer. Favorite spot in Colorado: Lizard Head Wilderness.
Hablo Español
Ian Roche
West Slope Field Organizer - Grand Junction
Growing up in Evergreen, Colorado, Ian joined Conservation Colorado in 2018. He has worked in veterinary clinics, on ranches, and for Colorado Parks and Wildlife while always holding the natural world in the highest regard. Favorite spot in Colorado: Flattops Wilderness Area.
Noe Orgaz
Protégete Community Organizer - Denver
From Los Angeles, California, Noe joined our team in 2018. Previously, he worked at YouthBuild Charter School of California and YouthBuild USA. His goal is to empower others to stand up against injustice and be leaders for poor communities. Favorite spot in Colorado: Red Rocks
Hablo Español
Renée Larrarte
Front Range Field Organizer - Denver
Renée is from Fort Collins and started here in 2014. Renée previously worked for the Obama Presidential Reelection Campaign as a Campaign Field Organizer for Larimer County. She is also the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Lobby of CO. Favorite spot in Colorado: Pingree Park.
Finangi Manganez
Protégete Community Organizer - Denver
Hailing from Caracas, Venezuela, Finangi started with us in 2016. Previously, Finangi was the owner of Kaimira Catering and the Co-Founder SOS Venezuela Denver. Favorite spot in Colorado: Garden of the Gods.
Hablo Español
Issamar Pichardo
Protégete Community Organizer - Denver
Issamar joined our team in 2018, she considers herself a citizen of the world. She previously worked as a research assistant for NCAR and did quality control for USGS. She loves to travel around the world and learn about new cultures. Favorite spot in Colorado: Great Sand Dunes.
Hablo Español
Jennifer Trevizo Torres
Pueblo Community Organizer - Pueblo
Jennifer joined our team in December 2018. She is from Pueblo. She volunteered and worked for both Mi Familia Vota and the League of Conservation Voters. In April she led our voter registration work in Pueblo as the Voter Registration Director. She is looking forward to empowering the Pueblo Community. In her free time, she loves to read. Her favorite place in Colorado is Pagosa Springs.
Rebekah Hernandez
Front Range Field Organizer - Denver
Rebekah is from Pueblo, Colorado and started her role here in 2019. She previously worked as a legislative aide for the 2019 Colorado General Assembly. Rebekah’s favorite spot in Colorado is her hometown of Avondale.
Rebecca Vigil
Mobilizer - Pueblo
Born and raised in Colorado, Rebecca worked on environmental issues for six years prior to joining the team in 2019. She’s also a professional mushroom hunter. Favorite place in Colorado: Anywhere in the mountains with good mushroom honey holes!
Jesus Castro
Mobilizer - Northern Front Range
Jesus began working for us in 2019 and is originally from Los Mochis Sinaloa, Mexico. He is involved in his community and is on the steering committee of Fuerza Latina. Favorite place in Colorado: Estes Park
Hablo Español
Nathan Goodman
Southwest Field Organizer - Durango
Nathan joined our team in 2019 and calls Albuquerque, NM home. He previously worked with the State of the Rockies Project and grounds his love of the outdoors with the belief that struggles for peace, social justice, and the environment are intimately connected. Favorite spot in Colorado: San Juan Mountains.
Alexis Covarrubias
Protégete Community Organizer - Denver
Alexis was born and raised in Colorado and started his work with us in 2019. Prior to joining our team she worked for KIPP Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health. Favorite place in Colorado: Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Hablo Español
Jared Bynum
Wilderness and Public Lands Organizer - Denver
A Denver native with roots in Montana, Jared joined Conservation Colorado in 2019. His love for the Rocky Mountain West led him to become a Protégete Promotor and a Legislative Aide at the Colorado General Assembly. Favorite spot in Colorado: Black Canyon
We Are Hiring!
Board of Directors
Diane Carman
Board Chair
Media Relations Consultant - Denver
John Backlund
Board Vice-Chair
Business Finance Consultant - Denver
Michelle CHRISTIANSEN
Secretary - Treasurer
Colorado Health Insitute, Operations Manager - Westminster
Sue Anderson
Community Leader - Boulder
Jay Fetcher
Rancher - Steamboat Springs
Maria Handley
Community Leader, Former Executive Director of Generation Latino - Eldorado Springs
Suzanne Jones
Mayor - Boulder
Katherine Archuleta
Nonprofit Founder/Former Obama Administration Official - Denver
J.W. Postal
CEO/Founder Nikola Power - Denver
John Powers
Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, Founder - Denver
Jim Pribyl
Public Policy Consultant - Boulder
Ning Mosberger-Tang
Innovo Foundation, President - Boulder
Heidi McIntosh
Earthjustice Rocky Mountain, Managing Attorney - Denver
Office Contact Info
Denver Office
1536 Wynkoop Street, Suite 510
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 333-7846
Durango Office
1309 East 3rd Ave, Suite 110
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 335-8191
Grand Junction Office
546 Main Street, #404
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-0002
Pueblo Office
119 E Abriendo Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 299-4060
Carbondale Office
Third Street Center, Suite 17
520 S. Third Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(720) 470-7580
