Community Leaders Council

As a Collective Impact network, the CLC is comprised of community leaders of entities from across the Adams/Broomfield/Aurora/Arvada region who work to engage their own organizations in collaborative projects towards their shared goals.

Specifically, CLC members:

Follow the evidenced based StriveTogether approach
Contribute to developing the strategic priorities for the network
Engage on existing project teams (or ensure their entity is participating)
Identify opportunities for potential projects that are in alignment with established goals (to be put through a formal process for adoption)
Hold the region accountable to impact
Ensure organizational buy-in and representation on projects
Make necessary changes to policies and practices that help advance their goals

CLC Members commit to:

Following core tenants of the StriveTogether framework:
- We are better when we are working together
- We use data to drive action
- We work to impact systems, not just programs and behaviors
- We engage community members most impacted by our work to make change
- We are working towards a common vision
Working on projects that are in alignment with the collective goals of RMP
Making a financial investment to support the collective work or having reciprocal leadership representation

The Community Leaders Council is NOT the Board of Directors for the Backbone Team (a 501(c)(3) organization). The Board of Directors for the Backbone Team holds fiduciary responsibility and oversight of the Backbone Team and organization, and ensures that there are staff and resources in place to support The Partnership. Learn more HERE.

To learn about how you can get involved with the Community Leaders Council, contact RMP Senior Director of Stakeholder Engagement Jody Nowicki at JodyNowicki@RMPBackbone.org

Community Leaders Council Co-Chairs:

The Community Leaders Council and Civic Influencer Coalition are led by Co-Chairs that include representatives from both groups that serves as the Executive Committee of RMP.

RMP Co-Chairs:

Help ensure information is liaised between both the Community Coalition and the Community Leaders Council
Confirm new community members and partners joining the network
Works with RMP Backbone Team to prepare for upcoming meetings, work sessions, and innovation labs
Chairs hold one of the following seats:

Local Government
Education
Business
Social Sector
At Large
The chair of the Civic Influencer Council
The chair of the Backbone Board of Directors

Coming in 2024

Local Government
Healthcare

Community Leaders Council Members:

Dr. Cynthia Armendariz Director, Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, Colorado Department of Higher Education	Lori L. Bailey Director, Student Engagement Initiatives, Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Jason Batchelor Interim City Manager, City of Aurora	Debra Bristol Executive Director, Brighton Housing Authority

Larry Dorr Chief Financial Officer, City of Westminster	Chief Bill Dunning Division Chief, Adams County Sheriff’s Department	Dr. James Duffy Chief Operating Officer, Westminster Public Schools	Curtis Esquibel Director of Communications & Community Engagement, Boettcher Foundation Vice-Chair of the Board

Dr. Jessica Fiedler Executive Director, Almost Home	Mark Fink Executive Director, Anythink Libraries	Letia Frandina Executive Director, Adams County Education Consortium	Arif Gangi President/CEO, Neon Rain Interactive Interim Treasurer of the Board

Gabriel Castaño, EdD Vice President, Enrollment Management & Student Success, Front Range Community College	Chris Gdowski Superintendent, Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Heather Geyer City Manager, City of Northglenn	Carla Godec Program Officer, Anschutz Foundation

Maria Gonzalez Founder/CEO, Adelante Community Development	Rachel Gruber Manager of Regional Affairs, Denver International Airport	Whitney Gustin Connor Executive Director, Kids First Health Care	Ted Harms Executive Director, Anschutz Foundation

Lisa Hough President/CEO Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP)	Levon Hupfer Director of Diversion, Health & Legislation, 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office	Amanda Jones Chief Clinical Officer, Community Reach Center	Lindsay Kimball Economic Development Director, City of Westminster

Stephanie Knight Executive Director, CO Inclusive Economy	Matt Manning Senior Pastor, Crossroads Church	Carina Martin CEO and Founder, A Precious Child	Brian Mason District Attorney, 17th Judicial District – District Attorney’s Office

Ryan McCoy Executive Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness, Westminster Public Schools	Omar Montgomery President of the Aurora NAACP, Director of Equity, Culture, & Community Engagement, Cherry Creek School District	Katie O’Donnell Director of Communications and Public Engagement, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)	Iza Petrykowska Senior Economic Development Specialist, Arvada Economic Development Association

Chief Don Quick Chief Judge, 17th Judicial District Courts	Jordan Reck Senior Organizational Change Manager, Collaborative Solutions, LLC Secretary of the Board	Carolyn “CJ” Renaud Director of Business Partnerships, CareerWise Colorado	Jason Rogers City Manager, City of Commerce City

Lindsay Salas Executive Director, CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties	Constance Schmidt Chief Executive Officer, Common Spirit – St. Anthony North Health Campus	Ana Soler Senior Program Officer of Education, Gates Family Foundation	Jaylin Stotler Deputy Director at City of Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs, City of Thornton

Ray Torres Chief Executive Officer, The Key People	Dace West Chief Impact Officer, The Denver Foundation	Dr. Kelly Weidenbach Executive Director, Adams County Health Department