11:30 am
COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER
MILE HIGH BALLROOM
Presented by
2025 ANNUAL LUNCHEON PROGRAM
Welcome
Sara Reynolds and Simone Ross, Luncheon Co-Chairs
FirstBank, Presenting Sponsor
Jennifer Dunn, Trustee
Shannon Jones, Honorary Trustee
Get in the Game
Mary Ann Littler, Chair of the Board
Building Our Dinner Table
Renee Ferrufino, President & CEO
Xcel Energy, Platinum Sponsor
Hollie Velasquez Horvath, 2024 Luncheon Chair
Sometimes You Just Have to Make Orange Juice
Naomi Tamajong, Dottie Lamm Leadership Award Winner
The Power of Collective Giving
Bourge Hathaway, Honorary Trustee
John Mullaney, Trustee
Grantee Partner Video
Featuring Mama Bird Doula Services
The Moment is Now
Renee Ferrufino, President & CEO
Maggie Stoot, Vice President of Development
Soccer Without Borders | Denver Summit FC
Gamechangers
Abby Wambach, Special Guest
Romi Bean, CBS Colorado
Romi Bean
Abby Wambach Special Guest
Romi
Romi Bean
CHANGERS Congr ul ions!
Abby Wambach Special Guest
Abby Wambach
Special Guest
Naomi Tamajong 2025 Dottie Lamm Leadership Award Winner
Naomi Tamajong 2025 Dottie Lamm
Naomi Tamajong
Dottie Lamm
Live Spanish interpretation will be provided during today’s program. If interested, you can pick up your interpretation device at registration.
Se proporcionará interpretación en español en vivo durante el programa de hoy. Si le interesa, puede recoger su dispositivo de interpretación en la mesa de registro.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WE COME TOGETHER ON THE TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES AND ANCESTRAL HOMELANDS OF THE ARAPAHO, CHEYENNE, AND UTE NATIONS AND PEOPLES.
OTHER NATIVE NATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA ALSO HAVE SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS TO WHAT IS TODAY COLORADO.
WE HONOR THE LAND STEWARDSHIP AND INNUMERABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, WHILE WE REMEMBER AND CONDEMN THE OPPRESSION AND ATROCITIES AGAINST THEM.
THERE ARE OVER THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND WOMEN IN COLORADO TODAY WHO IDENTIFY AS AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE ALONE. THROUGH OUR GRANTMAKING AND POLICY ADVOCACY, WE ELEVATE THEIR LEADERSHIP.
WFCO BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2025-2026
Dawn Bookhardt
Sandy Cook
Jennifer Dunn
Lori Feehan
Helen Gair
Allison Gambill
Lupita Garcia
Mary Ann Littler
Betsy Mordecai Heyman
John Mullaney
Stephanie O’Malley
Sara Reynolds
Jodi Rogers
Ruth Rohs
Patty Salazar
Tara Smith
Cody Teets
Carly Wendt
Tania Zeigler
WFCO STAFF 2025-2026
Meghan Alles
Lisa Christie
Elva Escobedo
Renee Ferrufino
Erica Jackson
Jennifer Kilpatrick
Camisha Lashbrook
Delaney Lindner
Tommie Mailey
Jaime Marston Cook
Marie Medina
Louise Myrland
Alison Friedman Phillips
Manushkka Sainvil
Jen Schwem
Maggie Stoot
Our Appreciation
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
FRIEND SPONSORS
Alison Friedman Phillips & Josh Phillips
Butler Snow
Charles Schwab
Cody Teets
Colorado Access
Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
DaVita
Delta Dental of Colorado
Gracie Gallego & John Schultz, M.D.
Honorary Trustees
Lisa Pease & Deb Luginbuhl
John MullaneyDads 4 Daughters
LaRae Orullian
Lori Feehan
PATRON SPONSORS
Ares Management
Beyond Our Borders
BOK Financial
Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Clic Design Studio
Colorado Oil & Gas
Colorado Rapids
Connect for Health Colorado
Davis Graham
Denver International Airport
Emily Davis Consulting
First Nations Development Institute
Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities
Franklin Covey
Gates Corporation
GroundFloor Media | CenterTable
Global Security Solutions
Helen Gair
Huntington Bank
Ibotta
Janus Henderson Investors
Junior League of Denver
McGeady Becher Cortese
Williams P.C.
Merle Chambers
Mile High Sports
MPLX
Sandy Cook
Suncor
Women + Film
World Denver
KO Firm and Gibson/Ramírez
Kurtz Fargo
Susan Larson
Mortenson
MSU Denver
Nelson Mullins
Obermeyer Wealth Partners
Rocky Mountain Public Media
Rose Community Foundation
Taft Law
Tara Friedman
TrekNorth Investment Management
United Way of Larimer County
Wana Brands Foundation
Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley, P.C
E.B. WAGNER JUDITH B. WAGNER
MORDECAI HEYMAN FAMILY FUND
ARLENE & BARRY HIRSCHFELD
DEAR COMMUNITY,
The challenges ahead are real: shrinking resources, widening inequities, and policy reversals designed to undo decades of progress. But Colorado has something powerful on our side: We take immense pride in being a leading state for women and are vigilant about protecting our legacy! Take a look around this room—nearly 1,800 of you showed up today. We are incredibly grateful for every sponsor, donor, and supporter here.
Honestly, it’s been an incredibly challenging year for fundraising. We’ve heard from more than one long-time luncheon sponsor that they can no longer sponsor organizations with gender-specific missions. It’s heartbreaking that women have become political collateral. Failing to invest in women means we miss out on extraordinary potential, perspective, and talent that benefits everyone in this room.
Today, we will announce how we’re reinforcing the essential tapestry of nonprofits serving Colorado women, girls, families, and our most vulnerable. While some supporters may have pulled back, as the only community-funded foundation in the state protecting women’s progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity—we are leaning in. We are increasing our grantmaking and unapologetically advocating for policies with lifechanging potential.
But we can’t do this work alone. We need you to continue showing up, speaking up, and taking action with us. When you give to The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, you aren’t just giving to programs—you are fortifying our future and safeguarding the progress we’ve all worked so hard to achieve. You are changing the game.
In gratitude, Mary Ann Littler
Chair of the Board
Renee Ferrufino
President & CEO
RENEE FERRUFINO
MARY ANN LITTLER
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Us!
FROM EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO HAPPY HOURS, ENGAGING WITH WFCO IS EASY
We use our statewide networks to bring communities together to learn and create change for the women in our state.
Thursday, Sept. 25
WOMEN’S IMPACT INVESTING GIVING CIRCLE LEARNING SESSION
Imagine using your resources to directly advance equity and create lasting change for women and non-binary individuals in Colorado. Through the Women’s Impact Investing Giving Circle, you’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and community to make that vision a reality. Join The Women’s Foundation of Colorado and Impact Finance Center for a 60-minute virtual session where you’ll discover how the giving circle works, explore whether it’s the right fit for you, and get answers to all your questions. The next cohort launches in October 2025, and this is your opportunity to be part of a movement that reimagines how capital can be a tool for justice and transformation.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
ADVOCATING4IMPACT: BUDGET CUTS, WOMEN’S COSTS
Understanding the Impacts of HR1 – What the Big Ugly Bill Costs Women
Join us for an empowering evening focused on understanding how the federal budget bill affects women and families across Colorado. Offered both in-person in Denver and virtually for participants across the state, no prior policy experience required. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how the federal budget affects women’s lives in Colorado, talking points and tools for advocacy, connections with like-minded advocates, and ways to stay engaged. Speakers will include experts from The Women’s Foundation of Colorado and our partners at the Colorado Fiscal Institute.
Register at wfco.org/connect/events
GAMECHANGERS
Abby Wambach Special Guest
Named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Abby Wambach has built her legacy as a transformational leader. Possessing two Olympic gold medals, a World Cup victory, and a record-breaking career as one of soccer’s greatest goal scorers, Abby’s incredible legacy is rooted in turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Also known for her top podcast “We Can Do Hard Things” and as a best-selling author, Abby brings her grit and passion to every arena she enters.
In her bestselling books, “Forward” and “Wolfpack” Abby shares powerful lessons on leadership, authenticity, and creating lasting change. A masterclass in resilience and reinvention, Abby redefines leadership as empowering others, building trust, and amplifying every voice.
Romi Bean CBS Colorado
In January 2023, Romi was named CBS Colorado’s lead Sports Anchor. She is the first woman to be named a main sports anchor in Denver TV history.
“This is a responsibility I do not take lightly. So many incredible women have come before me and paved the way for me to break a new barrier. It is an honor and a privilege to continue what they started. I hope this shows young women and girls that sports are for everyone!”
In 2024 Romi was honored with a Gracie Award, which is given for outstanding work created by, for, and about women. Romi was named the 2022 co-Colorado Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Associations.
2025 ANNUAL LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRS AND COMMITTEE
We thank our luncheon co-chairs and committee members for their support, leadership, and steadfast
SARA REYNOLDS
Sara Reynolds, principal and founder of Accelerated Impact Solutions, has over 20 years’ experience in nonprofit management and local government expertise. Her experience includes 10 years as the membership services director for the Colorado Municipal League, a statewide advocacy organization serving the needs of municipal elected officials and senior administrators of over 250 cities and towns in the state. Sara Reynolds spent an additional six years as the executive director of Housing Colorado, a statewide affordable housing advocacy association that advanced state policy to increase housing resources, funding and availability in communities across the state.
Sara most recently served as vice president of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, incorporating a 501(c)3 foundation – the Colorado Energy Foundation. It coordinates industry-wide community investment initiatives on behalf of industry and champions programs that reduce systemic barriers to opportunity for all Coloradans. In her role of executive director of the Colorado Energy Foundation, she directed efforts addressing environmental justice, energy affordability, and coalition building with nonprofit community partners. As a consultant, she assists clients in project management of strategic initiatives, board-level strategy development and implementation, and stakeholder engagement and coalition-building. She is a trustee of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado and a PEP member.
LUNCHEON COMMITTEE
Sara Reynolds, co-chair
Simone Ross, co-chair
Emily Davis
Grace Michael DeeDee Williams
Alexis Newton
Rica Rodriguez
Lindsay Simonds
Montana Salvador
steadfast commitment to Colorado women.
SIMONE ROSS
Simone D. Ross, an influential Colorado-based leader, brings extensive expertise to her roles as CEO of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, executive director of the Colorado Women’s Chamber Foundation, and founder of her change management consulting firm. Armed with both an M.A. and M.B.A. from Colorado State University, she has built an impressive corporate career at organizations including Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental of Colorado, SCL Health, and The Riveter.
Her exceptional leadership has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Denver Business Journal’s “Outstanding Women in Business” and “40 Under 40,” a COBiz Gen XYZ Most Influential honoree, a Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction, and placement among the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Beyond her professional achievements, Simone demonstrates her commitment to community through board service with Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, the Colorado Enterprise Fund, The Denver Foundation, The Colorado Music Hall of Fame, and the Economic Development Association for Black Communities, alongside appointed positions with the Colorado Secretary of State. As a distinguished speaker, she has shared her insights on prestigious platforms including TEDx and various corporate leadership summits, while her thought leadership on equity in business and organizational change management has appeared in numerous business journals and industry publications. Throughout her career, Simone has remained dedicated to creating inclusive and equitable systems within organizations, all while being a proud mother to her children, Gavin and Zoe. She is a PEP member of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
Suzan Dees
Anneliese Steel
Danielle Roth
Donna Chrisjohn
Summer Nettles
Melissa Carrera
Dawn Rocky
Caroline Campbell
Mary Jane Maestas
2025 HONORARY LUNCHEON CHAIRS
We thank our honorary luncheon chairs for leveraging their networks, connecting us to new communities,
TATIANA ARGÜELLO
Tatiana Argüello is a media executive with experience in TV, digital, news, community, and integrated sales marketing. She currently serves as president and general manager of Telemundo Colorado and Telemundo Utah, overseeing the operations of KDEN and KULX, which entertain and inform Spanish-speaking audiences across multiple platforms. Known for leading results-oriented teams, developing new business, and creating innovative multicultural content, Tatiana began her career as an intern with KDEN in 2001 and has held multiple roles with increasing responsibility in finance, sales marketing, and broadcast operations at NBCUniversal Local in New York City, Salt Lake City, and Denver.
Throughout her career, Tatiana has championed the idea that Hispanics are driving cultural change and economic growth in the U.S. She is deeply passionate about creating content that resonates with diverse audiences, informs her community, and fosters cultural connections. Whether through her leadership at Telemundo, her work with young professionals, or her involvement in nonprofit boards like the University of Colorado Foundation, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Broadcasters Association, and Mile High United Way, Tatiana is committed to making a lasting impact in both the media industry and the community.
communities, and helping The Women’s Foundation of Colorado build philanthropy.
MOLLY & ROB COHEN
For three decades, Molly served as an orthopedic nurse at Children’s Hospital Colorado, guiding patients and families through complex medical journeys. Her dedication to healthcare continues as she is deeply committed to enhancing the Denver community as an advocate addressing hunger and food insecurity and improving health care access to those most in need. As a champion for education, Molly is particularly passionate about supporting college students at MSU Denver through scholarships, mentoring, and networking opportunities, especially first-generation students. She utilizes her passion for photography to enhance the self-esteem of others, transforming it into a tool for building self-worth. She is extremely grateful to have partnered with her husband Rob to raise their four children: Jake, Cooper, Kaley and Jonah.
As chairman and CEO of IMA Financial Group, one of North America’s top 20 insurance brokerages, Rob Cohen has set a new standard for purposeful growth while staying grounded in employee ownership and client-focused mentality. Headquartered in Denver, IMA is consistently recognized as a top workplace.
Beyond IMA, Cohen is the controlling owner and Governor of Denver’s NWSL franchise, Denver Summit FC, set to debut in 2026 with a purpose-built stadium and record-setting fan support. He also founded the Denver Sports Commission, helping bring major events like the MLB and NBA All-Star Games, the Women’s Final Four and the Hockey Frozen Four to the Mile High City, and is active in the U.S. Olympic movement as a founding member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation.
Cohen invests time and resources into economic and community development initiatives through the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Denver Partnership and Visit Denver, and advancing education through the Colorado Dream Foundation. Cohen has also mentored and supported countless students at MSU Denver through the Cohen Pacesetter Scholarship Program.
2025 HONORARY LUNCHEON CHAIRS
DENISE MAES
Denise is a seasoned executive and policy strategist with a proven record of community engagement, organizational leadership, legislative advocacy, and equitable service delivery. She has over 20 years’ experience practicing law and a decade plus working collaboratively in the political arena with strengths in creating, drafting, implementing and leading strategic vision, championing policy initiatives that become law, and leading, managing and supervising teams.
Denise recently completed her tenure as an appointee of the Biden/Harris administration as regional administrator for the U.S. General Services Administration. She now works in the area of government relations as the founding member of Maes Solutions LLC, where Denise assists clients navigate the political process at the state and local level. Prior, Denise was the public policy director for the ACLU of Colorado. Before Denise began that role, the ACLU had never championed an affirmative bill, but during her tenure, the ACLU championed too many bills to count, including repealing Colorado’s death penalty, advancing pretrial reform, enhancing law enforcement accountability, protecting free speech, and making Colorado better for our immigrant friends and neighbors.
DIANNE MYLES
Dianne Myles is the executive producer of Human Focused Media, a company she founded to harness the power of storytelling to engage communities, inform culture, and foster authentic human connections. Guided by core values of creativity, empathy, and unity, Dianne and her team use their work as a tool to unite people, celebrate humanity, and promote genuine human interactions. Dianne’s diverse life experiences have uniquely positioned her as a powerful messenger and connector, allowing her to create impactful stories that resonate deeply with audiences. Her storytelling excellence has earned her numerous accolades, including a Heartland Emmy Award, a 2025 Emmy nomination, three Gold Telly Awards, and a Silver Telly Award.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dianne is a devoted mother to her two adult children, DJ and Tiara, who attend CU Denver and are her world. Beyond her work, Dianne dedicates countless hours to volunteering and serving on various boards, including Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Climber Loan Fund, Downtown Denver Partnership, Sistahbiz, and Children’s Hospital CLC.
DOTTIE LAMM LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER
Congratulations!
Naomi Tamajong
2025 Dottie Lamm
Leadership Award Winner
Rangeview High School
Naomi Tamajong is a junior at Rangeview High School in Aurora, CO, who is also attaining her associates degree in criminal justice law. She is president of the Black Student Alliance and Speech & Debate team. She is a self-described “wild card,” who enjoys photography, digital design, nails, painting, poetry, writing, and sometimes hair. She likes taking advantage of all that life has given her, especially traveling. It is her goal to go to all 50 states before she turns 50. She aspires to become a criminal justice lawyer and own her own law firm.
OPENING ENTERTAINMENT
Mariachi Las Dahlias
MEMBERS:
Mari Meza-Burgos Vocals/Vihuela
Alejandra Mayorga Vocals/Violin
Angie Velazco Perez Vocals/Violin
Priscilla Arasaki Violin
Maria Dolores
Ramirez
Violin
Alice Hansen
Trumpet
Diana Lechuga
Guitarron
Mariachi Las Dahlias is a dynamic all-female ensemble from Colorado that celebrates Mexican and LatinX heritage. With a lineup of violins, trumpet, vihuela, and guitarron, the group’s mission is to amplify female representation in the arts. Notable performances include appearances for Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, the Crested Butte Music Festival, and at the Newman Center. While deeply rooted in Mariachi traditions, Mariachi Las Dahlias remains dedicated to their all-female identity and cultural diversity.
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Mary Frances Allen
Valerie Allen Lee
Audrey Alvarado
Katherine Archuleta
Dolores Atencio
Louise Atkinson
Mary Babson
Morley Ballantine*
Letty Bass
Kathleen Beatty
Clair Beckmann
Brooke Bell
Christine Benero
Nancy Benson
Kelly Berger
Sharon Blake
Elise Boulding*
Coral Bowman
Barbara Bridges
Enid Brodsky
Margaret Brown*
Stephanie Bruno
Elizabeth Bryant
Wade Buchanan
Joy Burns*
Joann Burstein
Carol Burt
Eileen Byrne
Susan Campbell
Elisa Canova
Maxine Carnes
Jan Carroll
Lelia Carroll
Lauren Y. Casteel
Evelyn Chambers*
Merle C. Chambers
Deborah Chandler
Cile Chavez
Christine Chin
Ajenai Clemmons
Jennifer Colosimo
Kelly Condon
Kathryn Conover*
Betsy Considine
Teresa Coons
Patricia Cooper
Jennifer Cottrell
Jill Crow
Christine Daly
Lucinda Daly
Susan Damour
Susie Davis
Jerilyn DeCoteau
Walt DeHaven
Kitty deKieffer
Kim Desmond
Cathlin Donnell*
Laura Donnelly
Joan Donner
Colleen Dougherty
Kelley Duke
Joan Duncan
Leslie Durgin
Lucille Echohawk
Kathleen Eck
Paula Edwards
Karen Elliott
Gayle Embrey
Lee Everding*
Martha Ezzard
Lesley Fain
Suzanne Farver
Veronica Figoli-Fleischer
Ellen Fisher
Julia Fitz-Randolph
Mary Flemke*
Maggie Fox
Lorraine Fox-Davis
MaryAnn Franklin
Gretchen Gagel
Elaine Gampel
Ann Garrison*
Marjorie Gart
Nancy Gary
Loren George
Nayantara Ghosh
Cheryl Godwin
Bei-Lee Gold
Katherine Gold
Gerri Gomez Howard
Nita Gonzales
Rhondda Grant
Raynard Gray
Diane Greenlee
Kami Guildner
Mary Anne Guillot
Kathy Hagan Brown
Virginia Hagnauer*
Cindy Halaby
Elisa Hamill
Linda Hamlet
Debbie Hammons
Cathy Hart
Ellen Hart
Anne Harte
Nancy Hartley
Sharon Hartman
J. Bourge Hathaway
Anna Jo Haynes
Josie Heath
Sumiko Hennessy
Arlene Hirschfeld
Mary Kaye Hogan
Harriet Hogue
Elsa Holguin
Jo Katherine Holliman Page
Kip Hughes
Swanee Hunt
Irene Ibarra*
John Ikard
Barbara Ipsaro
Carolyn Jefferson- Jenkins
Christine Johnson
Dorsey Johnson
Joy Johnson
Phyllis Katz
Katherine Kellen
Gail Kellogg
Richard Kelly
Anahita Kemp
Pat Kendall
Cynthia Kent
Eunice Kim
Charlotte Kimberlin
Patti Klinge
Susan Koonsman
Brook Kramer
Shelley Krovitz
Kelly Ladyga
Dorothy Lamm
Margaret Lane*
Susan Larson
Martha Lee
Cynthia Leitner
Gloria Leyba
Johanna Leyba
Joanna Little
Katherine Loo
Deb Luginbuhl
Jacqueline Lundquist
Courtney Lussenhop
Brenda Lyle
Bertha Lynn
Marilyn MacAllister*
Mary Lou Makepeace
Betsy Mangone*
Adrienne Mansanares
Paula Maroney
Janet Martin
Loretta Martinez
Jan Mayer
Margaret Mayer*
Bonnie McCloskey
Rita McCoy
Deanna McCrery
Lynda McNeive
Eleanor Montour
Jamie Morgan
Jane Moy
Kit Mura-smith
Barbara Musslewhite
Ann Newman
Rachel Noel*
Pamela Norris*
Michele Obermeier
Patricia Orman
Cecilia Ortiz
Christina Ortiz Bluth
LaRae Orullian
Laurie Oswald
Stanya Owen
Erlinda Paiz Archuleta
Kim Patmore
Mary Lou Paulsen
Lisa Pease
Katherine Peck
Lydia Pená
Martha Poole
Fern Portnoy
Peg Portscheller
Karen Possehl
Patty Powell
Dean Prina
Sally Prinster
Jane Ragle
Donna Red Wing
Natalie Rekstad
Daniel Ritchie*
Lisa Robinson
Rosemary Rodriguez
Bea Romer*
Cathy Roper
Becky Roser
Marguerite Salazar*
Janet Sawyer
Christine Schreur
Patricia Schroeder*
Joyce Schuck*
Lisa Scott
Marjorie Seawell
Anne Shepard*
Sharon Sherman
Linda Shoemaker
Danielle Shoots
Diane Sikes
Ruth Silver*
Holly Simpson
Janney Sims
Rhoda Singer
Mary Sissel
Sue Smedstad
Christine Smith
Pamela Smith
Lisa Snider
Catherine Sparkman
Sandy Stein*
Lizette Steinbrueck
Mary Stuart
Susan Sturm
Susan Suggs
Wynona Sullivan
Sueyko Takaki
Fred Taylor
Marilyn Taylor
Patricia Theobald
Kathy Tobey
Elaine Torres
David Trippe
Jill Uris
Lynne Valencia
Meredith Vaughan
Joyce Vigil
Eva Vyas
Jo Ann Waggoner*
Judi Wagner
June Waller
Judy Ward
JoAnne Whiting*
Nancy Whitson
Marcia Willcoxon*
Geri Williams
Marla Williams
Mary Williams
Nan Williamson
Tracy Winchester
Carol Wolf
Renita Wolf
Carolyn Wollard
Gaye Woods
Prudy Yates
*Deceased
COMMUNITIES OF GIVING
PEP MEMBERS
Special thanks to our Pearl PEP Members
Libby Anschutz
Dawn Bookhardt
Carol Brewer
Barbara Bridges
Lauren Y. Casteel
Karen Elliott
Helen Gair
Catherine Hollis
Jane Okun Bomba
Joanne Posner-Mayer
Judi Wagner
Judith White
Carol Wolf
Colleen Abdoulah
Akasha Absher
DeAnn Acosta
Nancy Alterman Harrison
Elizabeth Andora
Alice Anneberg
Deb Armbruster
Rebecca Arno
Fiona Arnold
Kiley Baker
Michelle Barnes
Holly Baroway
Kelley Beaudoin
Christine Benero
Karen Bigelow
Kelly Birner
Lynn Bolinske Dolven
Wendy Boortz
Alissa Bowers
Stephanie Bruno
Toti Cadavid
Susan Campbell
Virginia Carreno
Jan Carroll
Robin Chalecki
Karen Chapman
Christine Chin
Jennifer Colosimo
Kelly Condon
Diana Conovitz
Sandy Cook
Nancy Cowen
Mary Cronin
Faustine Curry
Marilyn Dale
Tandy Dilworth
Vera Divenyi
Laurie Dolian
Beverly Donnelley
Beryl Durazo
Martha Eubanks
Lori Feehan
Cheryl Fellows
Renee Ferrufino
Mira Finé
Beth Fischer
Barbara Frank
Kristyn Friske
Allison Gambill
Elizabeth Gardner
Paige Goss
Raynard Gray
Sarah Grazier
Kerri Greenberg
Kami Guildner
Natacha Gutierrez
Debbie Hammons
Nancy Hartley
Josie Heath
Melinda Higgs
Kate Hipwell
Elizabeth Hoffman
Kristen Hood
Annie Hoskinson
Ann Hynek
John Ikard
Sarah Indyk
Carol James
Kat Jarvis
Pam Jeffords
Ingrid Johnson
Joy Johnson
Shannon Jones
Katie Kellen
Anahita Kemp
Patti Klinge
Brook Kramer
Ruth Krebs
Aimee LaFerriere
Colleen LaFontaine
Annie Lee
Jennifer Leitsch
Kristin Lentz
Kathryn Lester
Lisa Levin Appel
Mary Ann Littler
Sara Loflin
Marie Logsden
Deb Luginbuhl
Evi Makovsky
Hannah Mann
Anna Martinez
Shelby Mattingly
Susan McIntire
Lynda McNeive
Nneka McPhee
Tracy Mead
Debra Mesch
Kate Meyers
Annette Mickle
Melissa Millan
Andrea Miller
Loraine Miller
Megan Monacelli
Pattie Money
Julie Mordecai
Betsy Mordecai Heyman
Susie Moss
Kit Mura-smith
Maria Navin-Lassiter
Susan Noble
Valerie Nosler Beck
Corkie Odell
Wynne Odell
Margarita Offermann
Patricia Orman
Christina Ortiz Bluth
Marta Osuna
Kelly Owens
Regina Padilla
Kathryn Paul
Lisa Pease
Julie Pecaut
Mary Penny
Monica Perez Parsons
Zoni Pluss
Dana Polonsky
Catherine Pomeroy
Amanda Popp
Margaret Prentice
Erin Pulling
Melinda Quiat
Ranelle Randles
Kelly Reidy-Homeyer
Sara Reynolds
Kristine Robertson
Jamie Robinson
Jodi Rogers
Amy Rood
Michelle Rose-Hughes
KG Rosechild
Simone Ross
Paula Rosson
Patty Salazar
Dolores Santos
Nancy Sayre
Kathleen Schafer
Catherine Schwartz
Lauren Schwartz
Lisa Scott
Whitney Shupe
Nina Sonovia Brown
Ann Sparks
Katherine Spencer Harkey
Shannon Spurlock
Jennifer Spykerman
Nicole Staudinger
Michele Stillwell-Parvensky
Maggie Stoot
Charlene Styers
Mallory Sullivan
Faye Tate
Marilyn Taylor
Roberta Trachtman
Amie Valore-Caplan
Shanda Vangas
Hollie Velasquez Horvath
Joyce Vigil
Sarah Villalobos
Alana Watkins
Emily Watson
Yolanda Webb
Janice Weiland
Carly Wendt
Gala White
Brenda Wild
Allison Williams
Christy Woodward
Hannah Yaritz
Helen Young Hayes
Tania Zeigler
Nicole Zimmermann
COMMUNITIES OF GIVING
EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL
Jen Abdulla
Leigh Allen
Judy Altenberg
Brianna Borin
Sally Brandt Lieb
Cheryl Brown
Lauren Cain
Emma Carpenter
Kathyrn Cowling
Lizzie Dolan
Nicole Eubanks
Alison Franks
Anita Freimuth
Lupita Garcia
Leslie Hazan
Bragg Hemme
WOMEN WILL MEMBERS
Jen Abdulla
Akasha Absher
Rose Andom
Katherine Archuleta
Mary Armour
Letty Bass
Jean Bodman
Barbara Brett
Stephanie Bruno
Elizabeth Bryant
Eileen Byrne
Maxine Carnes
Lauren Y. Casteel
Merle C. Chambers
Kelly Condon
Elizabeth Dahill
Joan Dalbey
Susan Damour
Vera Divenyi
Kelley Duke
Linda Fedak
Julia Fitz-Randolph
Helen Gair
Elaine Gampel
Loren George
Janice Gieskieng
Cheryl Godwin
Rhondda Grant
Elisa Hamill
Linda Hamlet
Jazmyne Hunter
Sarah Jordan
Alison Kolwaite
Courtney Lussenhop
Jennifer Maloney
Ann Marie Maynard
Stacey McBride
Macauley McGinnis
Katie Pachan Jacobson
Niketa Patel
Cecilia Reynolds
Shirley Richard
Bonnie Siler
Lindsay Simonds
Gayle Spelts
Joy Sullivan
Ashley Tunstall
Stephanie Visscher
Denise Whinnen
Kathy White
Erinn Wright O’Donnell
Erica Younkin
Bourge Hathaway
Anna Jo Haynes
Elsa HolguÌn
Swanee Hunt
John Ikard
Joy Johnson
Eunice Kim
Charlotte Kimberlin
Patti Klinge
Brook Kramer
Mary Ann Littler
Brenda Lyle
Jan Mayer
Deanna McCrery
Lynda McNeive
Jan Meck
Betsy Mordecai Heyman
Constance Mortell
Christina Ortiz Bluth
LaRae Orullian
Lisa Pease
Essie Perlmutter
Catherine Petros
Fern Portnoy
Karen Possehl
Dean Prina
Jane Ragle
Natalie Rekstad
Margaret Roath
Lisa Robinson
Karen Rosica
Paula Rosson
Jean Saul
Catherine Shea
Holly Simpson
Lisa Snider
Susan Sturm
Susan Suggs
Marilyn Taylor
Jane Vennard
Judi Wagner
Marla Williams
Carol Wolf
Barbara Yondorf
Tania Zeigler
GIVING CIRCLES
Members of giving circles decide upon causes that mean the most to them, a minimum financial contribution, requirements for membership, and a process for grantmaking.
Are you interested in learning more or starting one? Contact Maggie Stoot, vice president of development, at maggies@wfco.org.
Current Giving Circles Held at The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
Beyond Our Borders: Nearly 40 women make up Beyond Our Borders, which extends WFCO’s grantmaking focus on economic security to women globally.
BFFs Who Care: A group of BFFs leaving a legacy to pass on to future generations, united around lifelong giving, connectivity, fun and friendships.
Community Chest: Started by nine friends who have survived breast cancer and wish to build a more empowered and connected Denver community.
Eat, Drink, Give: Accomplished women who support women and children in Colorado, while also building lasting relationships with each other while we eat, drink, and GIVE.
Julia Fitz-Randolph Queer+ Giving Circle: Founded by Bourge Hathaway and Julia Fitz-Randolph, this giving circle harnesses collective power to create sustained impact for Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community through strategic investments in authentic queer leaders across the state.
MoMENtum Fund: Building on our successful Dads for Daughters and Men for Women community, this giving circle brings together men who understand that when women thrive, all of Colorado benefits. Join strategic investors creating lasting opportunities for women across our state.
The Pueblo Area Giving Circle: An inclusive group of multi-generational women supporting women and girls who strive toward leadership and family development opportunities in our community.
SPIN (Sisterhood of Philanthropists Impacting Needs): A Black women’s giving circle changing the narrative about women of color as philanthropists while investing in marginalized women and adolescent girls.
*Women’s Impact Investing Giving Circle: A space for women who wish to learn about impact investing and support women entrepreneurs.
*See page 7 to register for an upcoming event.
SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is a local and international organization doing transformative work with refugee and immigrant female-identifying and non-binary participants.
By using soccer as a universal language and tool, SWB is able to create spaces of belonging, support social integration, and accelerate English learning for newcomer girls. Through school-year and summer programs, SWB Colorado annually serves over 350 newcomer girls across the Denver Metro and in Weld County. The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is proud to support the work of SWB Colorado with a $4,000 grant in honor of our Annual Luncheon featuring soccer icon Abby Wambach.
Special Thanks
Autumn & KT
Birdie Johnson and Mama Bird
Doula Services
Classy Cookie
Darling Botanicals
Denver Summit FC
Emily Davis
Enstrom
Kate Maller Jewelry
Las Dahlias
Naomi Tamajong
PA Productions
Send Bars
Rachel Vincent Ta’Shara Toombs
Trey The Video Guru
OUR VISION
A future where Colorado women and girls of every background and identity prosper.
OUR MISSION
Catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families.
OUR CORE VALUES
Promise, Learning, Leadership, Equity and Inclusion, Community Stewardship and Accountability