Board of Directors
For the Fiscal Year 2012. | | |  | | Barbara M. Baumann | Emeritus | President, Cross Creek Energy Corporation | | Hometown: Denver - I'm a native. | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Be outside skiing, hiking, biking or golfing - or curled up with a book. | | I Am Most Proud Of: My son, Peter. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My two grandmothers, one from Montana and the other from Minnesota: together, the best of smart, strong, bold, gracious, caring, and gentle. | | Words To Live By: "Life is mostly attitude and timing." -Jerry Jeff Walker | | Favorite Board Game: Any and all, but Boggle ranks near the top. |
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| | | | | JoAnne Bennett | Senior Manager, BKD LLP | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2008 | | Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: The weather. | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Vet | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Spend time with my family (husband, Fred, and my two boys). | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My mother; the strongest woman I know, taught me that perseverance will get you through any obstacle or challenge life throws at you. | | Coffee or Tea: Depends (coffee definitely in the morning). |
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| | | | | Odette Bent-Buckles | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2009 | | School(s)/Degree(s): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs: BS Accounting | | Hometown: Christianna, Jamaica | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Weather | | Words To Live By: Keep an untroubled spirit. | | Pets: Golden Retriever | | Coffee or Tea: Tea | | Pet Peeves: Tailgating!!! |
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| | | | | Jim Bernsten | Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, CoBank | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2006 | | Hometown: Wheat Ridge, Colorado | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My wife, Sally. | | Words To Live By: We have all been warmed by fires we did not build. | | Pets: One golden-doodle named Opal. | | Worst Job: Roughneck on an oil rig. |
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| | | | | Carol Bowar | President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver | Girls Inc. of Metro Denver | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2001 | | School(s)/Degree(s): University of Minnesota, B.A., English Writing, Minor - Political Science; University of Colorado-Boulder, M.A., Education Foundations, Policy & Practice. | | Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An astronaut. | | I Am Most Proud Of: My work ethic, being positive in the light of difficulty, my ability to laugh. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: Ann-Michelle, my sister Sara, my daughter, Ellie. | | Coffee or Tea: Neither - Coke please, even at the crack of dawn. | | Pet Peeves: Dirty bars of soap, people who can't merge, mean people. | | Worst Job: Toss up between telemarketing for a chimney sweep company, and working at a boarding kennel for dogs and cats. | | Job(s) I Wouldn't Do In A Million Years: Working in a pickle packing plant - I couldn't handle the smell, or the monotony. | | If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: The gift of healing, but flying would be awesome too! |
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| | | | | Linda Brisnehan | Chair | Retired, VP, Information Technology, Chief Information Officer at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2008 | | Hometown: Denver - I'm a true Denver native. | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Math teacher | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Golf, bike, read and go to sporting events - I'm a big fan of the Avs, Rockies, Broncos and Nuggets. | | I Am Most Proud Of: My daughter, Steph, and my son, Brian, and my two beautiful granddaughters, Emma and Katy. | | Words To Live By: "People will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou | | Coffee or Tea: Definately tea - preferably Starbuck's Chai Tea (non-fat and extra hot). | | Worst Job: I truly have never had one - I've enjoyed every job I've ever had. |
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| | | | | Marti Brust | SVP and Wealth Advisor | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | | Hometown: Tulsa, OK | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A professional barrel racer or a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader – pure awesomeness! | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: All the cool Colorado stuff – hike, mountain bike, ski, fish | | I Am Most Proud Of: My two amazing boys, Drew and Luke!! | | Words To Live By: Do, or do not. There is no try… | | Pets: Lola Noodle, a fuzzy little schnoodle | | Coffee or Tea: Coffee, please, with a little cream | | My Motto: Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world. |
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| | | | | Eliza Buyers, MD | Medical Director, Young Women's Health Program, The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2008 | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Fashion designer or architect. | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Mountain bike and do yoga. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My Aunt Charlotte; loving and kind, but tough as nails; age 93 and going strong. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Dark Chocolate | | Words To Live By: "The best things in life aren't things." |
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| | | | | Lucy Dinneen | Development Partner, Cadence Capital Investments | | Profile coming soon. |
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| | | | | Theresa Donnelly | Director, Strategy Performance, Xcel Energy | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | School(s)/Degree(s): Education: University of Colorado – B.S. Journalism; Regis University – Master of Non-profit Management
| | Hometown: Denver (third generation Denver native) | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: FBI agent | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, curling up with a good book, going to the theatre and concerts in the park, and rooting on the home team at sporting events.
| | Words To Live By: "Integrity in all you do" and for my daughters: "Nothing good happens after midnight" | | Pets: Melly "the wonder dog," my Golden Retriever |
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| | | | | Angelle C. Fouther | Communications Officer forThe Denver Foundation | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | School(s)/Degree(s): University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Business Administration Concentration Marketing, 1988
University of Denver
Masters Certificate of Arts and Culture
Concentration Creative Writing, 2011
| | Hometown: Chicago, IL | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Although the weather in insane, the summer nights are the best. Denver is a great place to raise kids as well. | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A business administrator | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Read, write, spend time with my family. | | I Am Most Proud Of: My daughters, how sweet and grounded they are! The ways in which I have grown as a person! | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Chartreuse | | Words To Live By: That which you believe is that which becomes your reality! | | Favorite Board Game: Scrabble | | Pets: Maximillian - a Golden Retriever, German Shepherd mix! | | Coffee or Tea: Latte or Chai | | Pet Peeves: Pettiness, boastfulness, insecurity | | Worst Job: Department store salesperson (I thought it would be fun) | | Job(s) I Wouldn't Do In A Million Years: Politics | | If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: The gift of gab – being able to talk in depth about any subject to any person for any length of time (my mother had this gift)! | | My Motto: Always strive to do what's right. | | The Last Time I Challenged Myself: I challenge myself each day in some small way, sometimes in bigger ways. |
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| | | | | Amy Fowler | Managing Partner, Lewis & Fowler | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2008 | | Hometown: East Peoria, IL was my hometown; now I consider Colorado my home. | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: The mountains/outdoors - I love to do anything outside! | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Doctor or lawyer. | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Work out and spend time with my boys. | | I Am Most Proud Of: Having my 2 boys and starting my own consulting company. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My sister Pat and my Mom. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Purple | | Words To Live By: Pay it forward. | | Favorite Food: Pizza/Italian | | Coffee or Tea: Neither, water! |
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| | | | | Susan Gallo | Deputy Director, Mayor's Office for Education and Children, Denver, CO | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | | School(s)/Degree(s): Stanford University, AB; University of Colorado, Boulder, MA and Ph.D. | | Hometown: San Jose, CA | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Physician | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Play tennis with my husband and kids. | | I Am Most Proud Of: My daughter and my son. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Fuschia | | Words To Live By: "The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house" (Audre Lorde) | | Coffee or Tea: Coffee | | The Last Time I Challenged Myself: Yesterday |
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| | | | | Kim Haverly | Director, Operational Risk, Janus Capital Group | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2008 | School(s)/Degree(s): Southwest Missouri State University - BS in Accounting
Webster University – MBA with emphasis in International Business
| | Hometown: St. Louis | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Snow skiing all season | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Singer | | I Am Most Proud Of: My son | | Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes | | Worst Job: Car Wash- I lasted 2 days | | My Motto: Keep Looking Forward! |
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| | | | | Julie Howell | Community Volunteer | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2007 | | Hometown: Denver, Colorado | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A lawyer. | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Spend time enjoying the outdoors with my family. | | I Am Most Proud Of: The sale of my company in 2004 - JMT Financial was purchased by Hudson Highland Group, Inc. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: Janet Fogarty, My TEC Chairman. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Yellow | | Favorite Food: Sushi | | Pets: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Tabby cat; my son also has 2 geckos. | | Coffee or Tea: Coffee please! | | Pet Peeves: People who embellish the situation and are not honest. | | Worst Job: Shoe salesman | | My Motto: Work hard, work smart, and have fun! Life is too short! | | The Last Time I Challenged Myself: Currently I am training for the Courage Classic and the Georgetown 1/2 Marathon. |
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| | | | | Tracy Kerr | Treasurer | Managing Director and Founder, Asher Ventures | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | School(s)/Degree(s): Vanderbilt: Bachelor of Engineering
University of Denver: MBA | | Hometown: Augusta, GA | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: On the right day, you can ski in the morning and play tennis in the afternoon! | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An author | | Favorite Board Game: Monopoly | | Pets: My shadow Lola, a big yellow hilarious lab, and Macy, a small black mischievous Lab | | Coffee or Tea: Tea. With cream and sugar. And a scone. | | Pet Peeves: Balance sheets that don't balance. | | If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: Mind reader. |
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| | | | | Johanna Maes | Board Secretary | Doctoral Student Colorado State University, Faculty for the University of Colorado | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2008 | | Hometown: Pueblo, Colorado | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A journalist. | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Go to jazz clubs, play tennis - both with my husband. | | I Am Most Proud Of: The spirit & traditions passed along to me by my Dad. | | Favorite Food: Mexican! | | Pets: One awesome tabby cat named Malone or "Tuna" | | Coffee or Tea: STRONG decaf coffee! | | Pet Peeves: Arrogance and ignorance. | | The Last Time I Challenged Myself: This year when I enrolled in a Ph.D. program. |
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| | | | | Pam McCoy | Manager, Metrics and Performance Management, CentryLink, Inc. | | With Girls Inc. Since: 1994 | | Hometown: Boulder, Colorado | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Having so many choices and opportunities, whether it's hiking, biking, entertainment, sports, they're all available. | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An astronaut. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: I've had some fantastic friends/mentors throughout my professional experience, women not afraid to speak up when things didn't feel right and those who helped to instill confidence, vision and spirtuality within me. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Periwinkle - always thought that sounded 'cool'. | | Favorite Board Game: Monopoly | | Pets: Big Yellow Lab named Morgan. |
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| | | | | Cissie Megyeys | Alliance Co-President | Senior Client Services Manager, PR Newswire | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2003 | | School(s)/Degree(s): University of Denver | | Hometown: Denver | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Skiing and being outside! | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Ski, Cook, Garden, Volunteer, visit with friends, entertain, travel | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Magenta | | Favorite Food: Sushi | | Pets: Dogs | | The Last Time I Challenged Myself: Solo trip to Asia last year |
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| | | | | Lauren Naylor | Past Alliance Co-President | Community Volunteer |
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| | | | | Elizabeth Paulsen | Board Secretary | Shareholder Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | School(s)/Degree(s): B.A., University of Colorado
J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law
| | Hometown: Greeley, CO | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: My family. Both my husband and I grew up on Colorado. Aside from my sister, all of our family is in Colorado. Our children are so lucky to have the relationships they do with their grandparents, as a result. | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An attorney or lawyer (I didn't know they meant the same thing). My parents are both attorneys and I can't remember ever thinking I would be anything else. | | Pets: Major. He is an 80 pound, 10 year old Dalmatian. Major is our 3rd Dalmatian and a full member of the family. | | Coffee or Tea: Coffee. ½ caf, non-fat latte to be exact. |
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| | | | | Tiffany Payne | Director, Public Relations, Comcast Cable |
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| | | | | Carmen Proctor | Territory Directory, Decor & You | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | School(s)/Degree(s): MIT - B.S. Civil Engineering
Georgetown Univ. – M.S. Foreign Service
| | Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: The beautiful sunny days any time of the year | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A doctor | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Play golf, tennis, and if not in Colorado, go boating or to the beach | | I Am Most Proud Of: My family and my kids, and how we make each other laugh every day | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Coral reef | Words To Live By: "You can't cross a sea by merely staring into the water."
- Rabindranath Tagore
| | Favorite Food: Chocolate ice cream | | Favorite Board Game: I Spy | | Pets: None | | Coffee or Tea: COFFEE!!! | | Pet Peeves: People who are always complaining – I call them "Eeyores" like in Winnie the Pooh | | Worst Job: Working in my college cafeteria… YUCK! | | Job(s) I Wouldn't Do In A Million Years: Too many to count... | | If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: Flying--I could get to more places faster | | My Motto: Intention without action is useless | | The Last Time I Challenged Myself: Every single day… every day is new and different in my business, as well as in raising my small children. |
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| | | | | Caramel Russell-Rouse | State Farm Insurance | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2010 | School(s)/Degree(s): B.S. Business Adminstration/University of Southern California
MBA/University of Phoenix | | Hometown: Denver | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: 330 days of sunshine | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An engineer | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Spend time with family and friends | | I Am Most Proud Of: My family values and the example we try to set for others | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Orange | | Words To Live By: Treat others like you like to be treated. | | Favorite Food: Fried Chicken | | Favorite Board Game: Cash Flow | | Pets: Fancie (small white Maltese) | | Coffee or Tea: I like both | | Pet Peeves: Ability to admit when one is wrong. | | Worst Job: All my jobs have been a blessing and I have learned something in all of them. | | Job(s) I Wouldn't Do In A Million Years: Something that questions my integrity and values. | | If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: To wipe out cancer. | | My Motto: If you can believe it you can achieve it! | | The Last Time I Challenged Myself: 2009 Triathlon |
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| | | | | Shannon Saviers | Past Chair | President, GrowthLinx, Inc. | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2005 | | Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An actress. | | When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Do fun stuff with my 7-year old twins and husband. | | I Am Most Proud Of: Developing and running a nationwide, professional mentoring program. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My strong, smart, bold daughter Jill. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Sea green | | Words To Live By: Exceed your native capabilities. | | Favorite Food: Tapioca pudding. | | Pets: An 11-year old Schnauzer. | | Coffee or Tea: Both - I love diversity. |
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| | | | | Alice Stephens | Emeritus | Alice Stephens Community Volunteer | | With Girls Inc. Since: 1991 | | Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: You always know which way is West. | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A teacher. | | I Am Most Proud Of: My family. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Red | | Favorite Food: My mother's fried chicken & cherry pie. | | Favorite Board Game: My family plays a lot of dominos. | | Pets: 2 Labrador Retrievers, 1 Corgi, 1 cat & 3 horses. |
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| | | | | Ann Stern | Past Alliance Co-President | Community Volunteer |
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| | | | | Elizabeth Suárez | Owner, Avanza Business Group, LLC | | With Girls Inc. Since: 2008 | | Hometown: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico | | What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An actress. | | I Am Most Proud Of: My daughter, Bianca. | | Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My Latina mother & Abuela. | | If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Magenta | | Favorite Food: Anything that is Puerto Rican/Cuban - Yuca, Mofongo, Arroz con Pollo, Bistec Encebollado, etc. | | My Motto: Take care of your family and community first, because without them you are nobody! |
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| | | | | Cheryl Tilly | Group Executive, IT Solutions, Newmont Mining Corporation |
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| | | | | May Wilson | Alliance Co-President | Community Volunteer |
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