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Announcing 2023-2024 Board of Directors

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GIRLS INC. OF METRO DENVER ANNOUNCES FY24 BOARD OF OFFICERS AND NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DENVER – Girls Inc. of Metro Denver announced the appointment of its board officers and six new members to its board of directors. After two years of dedicated board chair leadership, Liz Gardner will be ending her team as chair. Succeeded by Cori Streetman, as the new chair of the board.

The executive board officers are as follows:
Cori Streetman, Chair 
Co-Founder & CEO, Barefoot PR

Laura Mersmann, Incoming Chair
Senior Electrical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell

Lori Palazzolo, Treasurer 
Managing Director and Chief Accounting Office, Prologis

Jackie Devine, Secretary  
Director of Community Outreach, Alpine Bank

Elizabeth Gardner, Past Chair 
Executive Director of Giving, DaVita Kidney Care

Kayla Garcia 
(non-voting) President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

“Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is grateful for the leadership of Liz Gardner. She has been a visionary leader helping the organization through a CEO transition and is a dedicated volunteer and Champions for Girls. We look forward to Cori Streetman’s leadership as she steps into the role as board chair leading the board of directors.” Kayla Garcia, President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

The new board members joining the board of directors are as follows:

Lolita Dukundane
Assistant Vice President, FirstBank

 Danielle Jackson
Founder & Tax Expert, Jackson Elite Tax & Consulting

Susanne Mombelli
Senior Corporate Counsel, Leprino Foods

Jen Ross
Commercial Photo and Video Producer, Jen Ross Productions

Carrie Wisher
Partner/Principal, People & Organizational Advisory, PwC

Christina Zavislan
Senior Marketing Manager, Mortenson

“We are thrilled to welcome our new board of directors to serve on the board of Girls Inc. of Metro Denver. Each board member brings diverse experiences and perspectives all focused on a missed to ensure are girls and youth are growing up to be educated, healthy and independent. We are excited for the leadership of this dedicated group of civic leaders helping to vision our organization.” Kayla Garcia, President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

For a full list of board of directors click here.