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Sarah Rippy
Glenwood Springs High School Student
Glenwood Springs
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Jenna Sobke
Glenwood Springs High School Student
Glenwood Springs
I am on the YouthZone board to be more involved in my community and to see what it is like to be on a non-profit board.
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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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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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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 28 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. Debbie began her work with YouthZone in 1982.
It is important to me to use my life to make a significant impact in the world. YouthZone gives me that opportunity.
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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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Mary Jean Carnevale serves as SB-94 Coordinator for the Ninth Judicial District. In addition, she is the special projects coordinator at YouthZone. Mary Jean's media experience includes print, radio and television. She has been involved in youth/family crisis and case management work for the past 16 years. Mary Jean has been with YouthZone since 1991. Mary Jean 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 since 2001 and 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.
945-9300 ext.13 |
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Nancy MacGregor is a case manager 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 feel privileged to be a part of YouthZone's amazing work.
625-3141 ext. 112 |
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Randy Young serves as the case manager for Aspen - Carbondale. Randy has a BA in philosphy from Miami University Oxford. He began working for YouthZone in 2011.
970-355-4279 cell
970-963-0618 Carbondale Office, 970-920-5702 Aspen Office |
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Tina Olson serves as the case manager in Glenwood. She has her Masters in Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling from North Dakota State University. She also has a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Mary. Tina joined YouthZone in 2011.
When I first learned about the work YouthZone does, my immediate thought was, “Get me in there!” At YouthZone, youth and families matter. It is a place that looks at the whole person and offers a structure in which youth can grow in ways they might not have even imagined. I love the way YouthZone provides opportunities that empower youth to invest in themselves.
945-9300 ext. 23
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Jennifer Keener serves as a case manager in the Rifle office. Jennifer has her Human Relations degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Oklahoma. She began working with YouthZone in 2009.
What I love most about working for YouthZone is the opportunity to help kids and families who are struggling and don't know where to turn. I love being able to give them hope and light at the end of the tunnel. Knowing that I have a part in helping kids regain confidence, self esteem, reconnecting with their parents and having a positive outlook is truly rewarding!
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 since 1990.
At YouthZone, I work with amazing volunteers, wonderful families and fantastic staff. What’s not to like?
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Leanne Worton is a case manager for the Pals volunteer mentoring program. Leanne is located in Rifle. She is in the process of graduating from Kaplan University with a BS in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development. LeAnne began with YouthZone in 2010.
970-625-3141
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Robin Vega is a case manager for the Pals volunteer mentoring program. Robin is located in the Carbondale office. Robin has a Bible School Certificate, LABI from San Antonio Texas. Robin joined YouthZone in 2011.
970-963-0618 |
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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.
625-3141 ext.101 |
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Lisa Detweiler is the Office and Data Manager 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.
945-9300 ext.17 |
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Indra Kirstein is the coordinator of the Family and Community Engagement Team (FACET) 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 FACET, 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.
625-2204 |
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Glenda Cortez is one of YouthZone’s administrative assistants. Glenda joined YouthZone in 2011. She is in the process of getting an Associates of Applied Science degree in Accounting from Colorado Mountain College.
945-9300 ext.10 |
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