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John Bosco - Secretary/Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer, Hot Springs Lodge & Pool
Glenwood Springs
YouthZone was created in the late 1970's to assist the youth of our valley in navigating the perils of boredom and bad decision making. Since I WAS a teenager in the valley at the same time, I can relate to YouthZone's cause - good kids sometimes make bad choices! Because of the caring and respectful way that YZ works with youth in need and youth offenders, I am more than happy to volunteer my time and effort if it can help, even in a small way, to save just one of our youth from going down a path of no return.
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Ted Edmonds
Glenwood Springs
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Ian Exelbert - chair
Market President, US Bank
Glenwood Springs
What I like about YouthZone is that it is working in the community to create opportunities for our young people to reach their highest level of personal growth.
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Karrie Fletcher
Assistant Vice President, Alpine Bank
Rifle
I support YouthZone because YouthZone supports children and their families. When given the opportunity, any child has the potential to be something great.
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Stuart Jenkins
Student, Glenwood High School
Glenwood Springs
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Abril Loya
Student, Glenwood High School
Glenwood Springs
"I am on the YouthZone Board in order to be more active in a nonprofit that greatly benefits our community and in order to represent the youth of our valley's perspective ."
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Steve Nilsson
General Manager, Ford Lincoln Mercury Dealership
Glenwood Springs
YouthZone is dedicated to enriching the lives of kids and families in our community. Their efforts benefit the community in a variety of ways and I am excited to be a part of this outstanding organization.
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Jim O’Donnell
Physician, Women’s Health Associates
Glenwood Springs
A community is built on and by its kids; I want to help with the building.
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Mary Rippy
Business Owner, DRC Construction
Glenwood Springs
I am involved with YouthZone because kids are my passion. YouthZone gives me the opportunity to significantly impact kid's lives by giving them the skills necessary to make good choices as well as face up to mistakes made in the past and move on in a more positive direction.
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Allison Rippy
Student, Glenwood High School
Glenwood Springs
My whole life I've seen how big an impact YouthZone has on our community. It is a privilege to be a part of this organization and make a difference in my community.
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Dave Scruby
Citizen, Retired Banker
Carbondale
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Mike Wells - Vice Chair
Citizen, Retired School Principal
Glenwood Springs
As a longtime school administrator in the area is was reassuring to know that YouthZone was consistently available to provide quality assistance to the youth and parents of our community. It is a pleasure and privilege to now be a part of this great organization.
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Debbie Wilde has been the Executive Director of YouthZone for 25 years. Debbie holds a B.A. in Sociology from Colorado State University and is Criminal Justice Certified. She also has a Masters Degree in Non-Profit Management from Regis University. Debbie is a passionate supporter of youth and families and is a leader in the field of youth advocacy, recognized both state and nation-wide.
It is important to me to use my life to make a significant impact in the world. YouthZone gives me that opportunity.
945-9300 ext.20 |
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Lori Mueller is the Program Director for YouthZone and brings 18 years of experience as a parent educator and family advocate. Lori earned her degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice Certified, from Colorado State University. Lori is also a certified parenting instructor. She has been with YouthZone since 2005.
I love working with parents and families at YouthZone because I can see first the struggle and then the excitement of creating a stronger, healthier family.
945-9300 ext.14 |
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Robin Tolan is Director of Development. She originally joined the YouthZone team as a Board Member in 2000 and has been employed by the organization since 2004. Robin holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Southern California.
I love working at YouthZone because the staff genuinely care about the kids and families they work with and the positive outcome they have with their clients. This makes it much easier for me to ask community members, businesses, foundations and other entities to support YouthZone. 945-9300 |
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Evan Zislis has been working with youth and families for more than 15 years. With a Master's Degree in Teaching from the Univesity of Maine, Evan is a former middle school teacher from Aspen Middle School. He has spent the last several years working with local non-profits in program development and public relations. He joined YouthZone in 2007 as the Upvalley Division Manager (Aspen-Carbondale).
YouthZone is more than a job. It's a path that opens up an ongoing dialogue about supporting kids and families. It's a commitment to the people in my community that I care and will show up ready to help.
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Mary Jean Carnevale has served as YouthZone’s Community Relations Coordinator for 17 years. In addition, Mary Jean serves as YouthZone’s SB-94 Coordinator. Mary Jean’s media experience includes print, radio and television. Mary Jean has been involved in youth/family crisis and case management work for the past 14 years. She has a B.A. in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University.
I work at YouthZone because I believe in the potential of young people and feel that through YouthZone I can help communities see the value of young people and help young people realize their own value.
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Joy Lynn Leuallen, Business Manager, joined YouthZone in 2005. Her business and accounting education are from Colorado Mountain College.
I am grateful to work with a wonderful team that makes positive changes for kids and families.
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Kerri Cheney is our clinical supervisor and senior counselor at YouthZone. She has been employed with YouthZone for 6 years and is a licensed professional counselor specializing in children and families. She holds a B.A. in Child and Family Studies from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters of Science in Counseling from John Brown University.
YouthZone is where I’ve chosen to work with youth and families because it’s remarkable to be a part of assisting them in unlocking their own potential and creating change for themselves.
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Jenna Roe is a case manager at YouthZone. She graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and Criminology with an emphasis on Juvenile Justice from Metropolitan State College of Denver, and joined YouthZone in 2007.
I work at YouthZone because I love working with teenagers and families! There is nothing greater in the world than seeing a teenager walk in hopeless and then being able to see the growth from this young person based on the positive connection and support. It’s truly inspirational!
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Sarah Woods Kelly is a case manager at YouthZone. Sarah has worked with youth and families for over 10 years. She has a B.A. in Liberal Arts, with a focus in Education, from Regis University and joined YouthZone in 2005.
Problem solving with kids and families inspires me everyday. I love that I get to witness change in a family or a person's life.
945-9300 ext. 15 |
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Jennifer Keener serves as a case manager in the Rifle office.
625-3141 ext. 112 |
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Patty Schaffner serves as the director of YouthZone’s Pals Mentoring Program. She received a B.S. degree in Family Relations from Colorado State University and is Criminal Justice Certified. Patty has been with YouthZone for 17 years.
At YouthZone, I work with amazing volunteers, wonderful families and fantastic staff. What’s not to like?
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Nancy MacGregor heads up the Pals Mentoring Program in Rifle. Her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado specializes in the area of Therapeutic Recreation. Nancy joined YouthZone in 2005.
I am greatly inspired by the adult and teen volunteers who give unselfishly of themselves to mentor a young person. They truly make a difference ~ Wow! I feel privileged to be a part of YouthZone's amazing work.
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Linda Green is one of YouthZone’s administrative assistants. Linda has specialized secretarial and computer training from Rockmont College, Front Range Community College and Colorado Mountain College. Linda joined YouthZone in 2000.
In today’s world it’s tough to be a teenager, parent or grandparent. Being part of a team whose true passion is to help the youth, parents and grandparents of our community is truly rewarding. I’m glad I’m a part of YouthZone in helping our youth and parents to a brighter future.
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Lisa Detweiler is one of YouthZone’s administrative assistants and the restorative justice coordinator. She joined YouthZone in 2006 and holds a degree in Busines Administration from Eastern Mennonite University.
I enjoy working with all the community members who help youth and families by volunteering with YouthZone as restorative justice participants, mentors, board members, and more.
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Linda Collier is YouthZone's database manager and administrative assistant in the Rifle office. She has dedicated herself to education and development with 15 years experience as a business trainer and 8 years teaching at a private school in the valley. Linda holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Colorado State University.
YouthZone serves the needs of many different youths in the valley and provides support and guidance to parents of these youth. What a privilege to be a part of this unique organization!
625-3141
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Indra Kirstein is the coordinator of the Community Evaluation Team (CET) in Garfield County. Indra holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Indra joined YouthZone in 2001.
As coordinator of the CET, I have the pleasure to experience how YouthZone works with other community agencies to help children, youth and their families live more positive and successful lives.
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Charla Belinski works in YouthZone’s Pitkin County Division doing parent education and community relations. She has been a certified parenting instructor since 1999 and joined YouthZone in 2006. She holds a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Denver.
I want to help parents raise kids who will feel empowered to lead the world. YouthZone gives me the chance to do that – they are making a huge impact on youth and families and it’s great to be a part of it.
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