Community Leaders Council
RMP’s work is driven by a large community leadership table called the Community Leaders Council (CLC). It is comprised of cross-sector leaders representing partner organizations from across the region who:
- Set shared targets towards economic and social mobility on behalf of the network AND holds the network accountable for meeting those targets
- Drive the implementation of the strategic plan
- Support removing barriers to the collective work
- Communicate out calls to action
RMP Chairs
The Chairs are responsible for driving the work of the network and providing direct consultation to the RMP team in preparation for moving the work forward. Chairs are leaders from local government, education, nonprofit, and other critical sectors.
Dr. Chris Fiedler |
Heather Geyer |
Raymond Gonzales |
Jennifer Hoffman |
Peter LiFari |
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee serves as the executive Committee and leads the strategy for the Partnership. It sets the strategic priorities for the network and provides strategic leadership and guidance to the entire Community Leaders Council.
Dr. Cynthia Armendariz |
Dr. John Douglas |
Dr. James Duffy
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Curtis Esquibel |
Dr. Chris Fiedler |
Chris Gdowski |
Heather Geyer |
Raymond Gonzales |
Maria Gonzalez |
Whitney Gustin Connor |
Pat Hamilton |
Jennifer Hoffman |
Levon Hupfer |
Dr. Tricia Johnson |
Peter LiFari |
Omar Montgomery |
Constance Schmidt |
Kami Welch |
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Community Leaders Council Members by Sector
Business
Arif Gangji, President/CEO, Neon Rain Interactive
Lisa D. Hough, President/CEO Adams County Regional Economic Partnership
Kami Welch, President, Arvada Chamber of Commerce*
Community-Based Organizations & Nonprofits
Melanie D’Evelyn, Colorado Executive Director, One Million Degrees
Maria Gonzalez, Founder and CEO, Adelante Community Development*
Marc Jacobsen, CEO, Hunger Free Colorado
Stephanie Knight, Executive Director, The Senior Hub
Lindsay Lierman, Executive Director, CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties
Peter LiFari, Executive Director, Maiker Housing Partners*
Carina Martin, CEO and Founder, A Precious Child
Omar Montgomery, President, Aurora NAACP | Director of Equity, Culture, and Community Engagement, Cherry Creek School District*
Early Childhood
Lisa Jansen Thompson, Executive Director, Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County
Economic Development
Raymond H. Gonzales, President, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (MDEDC) | Executive Vice President of Denver Chamber of Commerce*
Daniel Ryley, Executive Director, Arvada Economic Development Association
Education (PK-12)
Ken Ciancio, Secretary, Westminster Public Schools Board of Education
Dr. James Duffy, Chief Operating Officer, Westminster Public Schools*
Dr. Chris Fiedler, Superintendent, 27J Schools*
Chris Gdowski, Superintendent, Adams 12 Five Star Schools*
Pat Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer, Adams 12 Five Star Schools*
Ryan McCoy,Westminster Public Schools*
Faith
Matt Manning, Senior Pastor, Crossroads Church
Health & Mental Health
Tonzia Buor, Vice President Human Resources, North Suburban Medical Center
Dr. John Douglas, Executive Director, Tri-County Health Department*
Whitney Gustin Connor, Executive Director, Kids First Health Care*
Amanda Jones, Chief Clinical Officer, Community Reach Center
Constance Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, Centura Health – St. Anthony North Health Campus*
Local Government/Law Enforcement
Jason Batchelor, Deputy City Manager, City of Aurora
Larry Dorr, Deputy City Manager & Chief Financial Officer, City of Westminster
Chief Bill Dunning, Division Chief, Adams County Sheriff’s Department
Heather Geyer, City Manager, City of Northglenn*
Jennifer Hoffman, City & County Manager, City & County of Broomfield*
Levon Hupfer, Director of Diversion, Health and Legislation, 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office*
Karen Borkowski-Surine, Assistant City Manager, City of Brighton
Brian Mason, District Attorney, 17th Judicial District – District Attorney’s Office
Vanessa Oldham, Deputy Director of Health and Human Services, City & County of Broomfield
Jaylin Stotler, Community Connections Manager, City of Thornton
Roger Tinklenberg, City Manager, City of Commerce City
Jim Twombly, City Manager, City of Aurora
Philanthropy
Kerrie Bentfield, Grants Program Officer, Daniels Fund
Carla Godec, Program Officer, Anschutz Foundation
Ted Harms, Executive Director, Anschutz Foundation
Ana Soler, Senior Program Officer – Education, Gates Family Foundation
Dace West, Chief Impact Officer – The Denver Foundation
Postsecondary/Workforce
Dr. Cynthia Armendariz, Director, Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, Colorado Department of Higher Education*<
Letia Frandina, Executive Director, Adams County Education Consortium
Dr. Tricia Johnson, Vice President Westminster Campus, Front Range Community College*
Backbone Board of Directors Liaison
Curtis Esquibel, Director of Communication & Community Engagement, Boettcher Foundation*
* Members of the Steering Committee and Champions for the Collective Work