Experience

City of Thornton, Colorado

• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Deputy Director Thornton Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Community Connections Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  The Community Connections team works to understand the diverse needs of our Thornton neighbors and to thoughtfully craft solutions to meet those needs. We champion and facilitate the development of affordable and workforce housing and address social equity through initiatives that support mental wellbeing, nutrition, health, employment, education, and access to vital services. We lift our nonprofit allies through partnership and financial awards from federal sources such as Community… Show more The Community Connections team works to understand the diverse needs of our Thornton neighbors and to thoughtfully craft solutions to meet those needs. We champion and facilitate the development of affordable and workforce housing and address social equity through initiatives that support mental wellbeing, nutrition, health, employment, education, and access to vital services. We lift our nonprofit allies through partnership and financial awards from federal sources such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and through Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF). Together, we enhance lives through connection.

• Community Services Coordinator

  • Nov 2007 - Mar 2018

  Thornton, Colorado Led a team of 10 in creating high quality arts programming for youth, oversaw volunteer initiatives, conducted outreach to partners and residents, and worked in service of our community through identifying and sharing resources, managing health and produce fairs, facilitating strategic planning, and enhancing community engagement.