Board Members

John Arigoni, President & CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver
John Arigoni has been a leader in Boys & Girls Clubs since 1993, when he became the President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. In 2006, John left the Denver organization to serve as Senior Vice President of Strategy Management for Boys & Girls Clubs of America where he spearheaded and completed the creation of the national strategic plan. John returned to his position with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver in July 2008. John received his BA in Sociology from Princeton University and an MBA from Regis University. His exceptional work with Boys & Girls Clubs has been recognized at the local, regional, and national levels. He was awarded the Executive of the Year for the National Boys & Girls Clubs Professional Association in 2001, and in 2002 received one of Boys & Girls Clubs’ highest honors, the James E. Wetherington Southwesterner Award. In 2003 John received the Distinguished Level Executive Professionals designation from The Academy of Boys & Girls Club Professionals. John has served on numerous regional and national committees in support of Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as a variety of boards of directors. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected John to the Board of Directors in 2011. John was also elected to the Nonprofit Resources Board of Directors in 2011.

Rebecca Arno, Vice President of Communications, The Denver Foundation — Board Secretary 
Rebecca Arno serves as vice president of communications for The Denver Foundation, where she oversees public outreach, marketing and positioning in support of the foundation’s goals. She has worked in the foundation sector since 1993, and in the nonprofit sector since 1988. Most recently, she was vice president of communications for the Daniels Fund. Before that, Rebecca served as communications officer for The Denver Foundation and communications manager for the Peninsula Community Foundation in the San Francisco Bay area. She has worked for nonprofits with such diverse focus areas as land conservation and addiction issues. Among her volunteer activities, she serves as vice chair of the steering committee for CommA (the national Communications Association for community foundations), and is chair of the Trustee Committee and the Diversity Committee for the board of the Logan School for Creative Learning. She is co-editor of Inclusiveness at Work: How to Build Inclusive Nonprofit Organizations, and speaks locally and nationally on the topics of community foundations, philanthropy, marketing, fundraising, inclusiveness and leadership. Rebecca received a degree in creative writing from San Francisco State University, and earned her master’s degree in nonprofit management from Regis University as a member of the Colorado Trust Fellows program.

Bruce N. Atchison, Director, Colorado Early Learning Partnership
Bruce Atchison has worked on behalf of children and families for 30 years. He is the current director at Colorado Early Learning Partnership, which seeks to influence local and state leadership with an agenda of promoting children’s school readiness and well-being from birth to age eight. As the former chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Barbara O’Brien, he was responsible for operations and policy recommendations specific to early childhood education, K-12 reform initiatives, children’s health and wellness initiatives, aerospace, American Indian affairs, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service, the arts, and other special projects. As a member of the Governor’s senior staff, he also participated on the Governor’s Cabinet. Prior to working in the Ritter administration, Bruce was executive vice president of the Colorado Children’s Campaign and the campaign’s lobbyist. Before that he served in Governor Romer’s administration as director of Head Start-State Collaboration. He was director of Boulder’s Children’s Services Division, executive director of Family Resource Schools for Denver Public Schools, and executive director of a United Way-funded child care center and infant nursery. He served on the faculty of the University of Denver’s Department Speech Pathology and Audiology and on the faculty of the University of Colorado-Boulder’s Department of Communication Disorders and Speech Science. Bruce has more than 10 years of classroom teaching experience and holds degrees in fine arts, education (with a certification) and early childhood special education. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Bruce to the Board of Directors in 2008, and he was elected co-chair of the Public Policy Committee in 2010.

Juan Botello, Director of Finance and Operations, Graland Country Day School — Board Chair
Juan Botello joined Graland Country Day School as director of finance and operations in 2009. Prio to his current position, Juan served Mile High United Way as chief financial officer since 2000. He previously worked in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors as director of finance at Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado and MIS, Inc. (a software development company). He has served as an advisory board member for the University of Northern Colorado Nonprofit Management Program, guest instructor for the Regis University Masters of Nonprofit Management Program and a Financial Issues Committee member for United Way of America. He has been a member of the Colorado Nonprofit Association Finance Committee since 2004.

Mary Carraher, Executive Director, Project Self-Sufficiency
Mary Carraher has been executive director of Project Self-Sufficiency of Loveland since 1989, an organization that assists low income, single parents in achieving economic independence. She previously spent five years as executive director of ACCESS Housing in Adams County, and has 30 years of experience in social work. Mary received her Master’s Degree in social work from University of Denver, with emphasis on social planning and administration. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Mary to the Board of Directors in 2011.

Tom Downey, Director of Business and Licensing, State of Colorado — Past Board Chair
Tom Downey is the immediate past Chair of the Colorado Nonprofit Association Board. He is currently the Director of Business and Licensing for the Colorado Secretary of State. As such, he oversees all charitable solicitation and regulation. Previously, he was the President of the Children’s Museum of Denver, and an attorney before that, in both private and government practice. Interestingly, Renny Fagan was his boss when they were in the Attorney General’s office under Ken Salazar. Tom is currently running for Denver Clerk and Recorder. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Tom to the Board of Directors in 2006, and as board chair from 2008 to 2009; he currently serves on the Executive and Public Policy committees.

Sonya Garcia Ulibarri, Executive Director, YouthBiz
Sonya Garcia-Ulibarri is executive director for YouthBiz, a Denver-based youth development agency. With a passion for community-based work and a love of fundraising, Sonya has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than ten years. After receiving degrees in political science and psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver, she spent six years with the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training (GIFT) – working to strengthen the capacity of grassroots social justice organizations across the country. Sonya is an experienced fundraiser, trainer and consultant. Ms. Garcia Ulibarri currently serves as board member for several Denver-based organizations. She has a life-long commitment to working toward social change.

Noreen M. Keleshian, Executive Director, Cancer Support Community Colorado
Noreen Keleshian became executive director of Cancer Support Community Colorado in 2009. Prior to her current position, she led Parent Pathways since 1989, first as executive director and then, after the position was expanded in January 1998, as president and CEO. Before that she was CFO and director of special projects for ARC International and a senior manager at Andersen Consulting, LLP. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Noreen to the Board of Directors in 2008; she serves on the Association’s Public Policy Committee. Noreen’s board service also includes Mile High United Way, Colorado Association of Family and Children’s Agencies, Family Foundation of North America, Associated Agency Executives, YWCA of Metropolitan Denver, Windstar Connection-Denver, Denver School-Based Clinics, and Family Service America. She held leadership positions on several of these boards. A former president of the Denver Mile High Rotary Club and a Certified Public Accountant, Noreen has held several positions at Trinity United Methodist Church. A Girl Scout troop leader, she has been a volunteer friend and mentor for Denver Kids, Inc., and a volunteer tutor for The Learning Source for Adults and Families. Noreen holds a BA in economics from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Monique Lovato, Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Xcel Energy
Monique Lovato has been with Xcel Energy and its predecessor, Public Service Co. of Colorado, for much of the past 18 years. As director of corporate philanthropy, she manages corporate giving across an eight-state service area. Between her stints at Xcel Energy and Public Service Co., she was at CBS NEWS4 as manager of community affairs and ran her own business, Civicom. Monique earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to coming to Denver, she worked for several public relations firms and as a professional political campaign consultant in various U.S cities. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Monique to the Board of Directors in 2010. She also serves on the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Adams County Workforce Investment boards, and the Mile High United Way Women’s Leadership Council; and was board member for Mile High Montessori for six years. She is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Denver and a 2002 graduate of the Circle of Latina Leadership. Monique is also an avid bicyclist and runner, with a 10-year-old son who is a stand-up comedian and saxophone player.

Carolyn Love, Principal, Kebaya Coaching ~ Consulting
Carolyn Love is principal of Kebaya Coaching ~ Consulting, a leadership and organizational development company. Before starting her business, she served as executive director of three uniquely different nonprofits: Denver Small Business Development Center; Denver Metro Chamber Foundation and Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council. Carolyn received her B.A. in social work from Indiana State University and a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University. Carolyn is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Antioch University in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with a focus on leadership and change. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Carolyn to the Board of Directors in 2011.

Elaine Mariner, Executive Director, Colorado Creative Industries
Elaine Mariner is executive director of the Colorado Creative Industries, a state agency promoting the cultural, educational and economic growth of Colorado through development of its arts and cultural heritage. She has served on grant review panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Wallace Foundation. Elaine is a frequent speaker on the role of arts and culture in Colorado’s economy. She has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Elaine to the Board of Directors in 2010. Her other current board and advisory roles include National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Colorado Tourism Office, Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Arts For Colorado.

Richard E. Martinez, Jr., President and CEO, Young Americans Center for Financial Education
Richard Martinez has held several roles within Young Americans Center for Financial Education since he joined the organization in 1999. Young Americans is home to Young Americans Bank, the world’s only bank designed for young people. He became president and CEO in November 2007, having oversight of the bank and of the organization’s nonprofit programs. He began his banking career in Colorado in 1990 as an intern at the Norwest Bank of Fort Collins (now Wells Fargo) while pursuing a finance degree from Colorado State University. Upon graduation in 1992, Mr. Martinez accepted a position at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch as a bank examiner. He earned the commissioned examiner distinction in 1998. Rich holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Regis University. Governor Bill Ritter appointed him to serve on the board of CollegeInvest, Colorado’s 529 College Savings provider. Rich is on the University of Denver – Bridge Project scholarship committee.

Lydia McCoy, Consultant, Partners in Nonprofit Success
As executive director, Lydia has led the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition’s efforts to promote vaccination in communities, businesses, and state government since 2007. Lydia was previously the Capital Campaign Coordinator for The Gathering Place, and has experience working in fund development and program management for art education, public radio, and child welfare nonprofits in New Orleans and Denver. Lydia has a BA in Political Science from Tulane University and a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University. Recently, she has served on the Strategic Planning Committee for Regis University’s MNM program, the Governance Task Force for the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, the Leadership Advisory Committee for the Colorado Nonprofit Association, and was a Fellow with Social Venture Partners Denver. She currently sits on the Governor’s Vaccine Advisory Committee for Colorado, and is immediate past President of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN Denver). She also enjoys the occasional onomatopoeia. Pow!

Lisa Meacham, Senior Manager, Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman (EKS&H) — Board Treasurer
Lisa Meacham is an audit signing senior manager with Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner & Hottman. A graduate of the University of Denver with both her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (graduating magna cum laude) and her Masters of Accountancy, Lisa has been involved with public accounting since 2000. Lisa specializes in auditing and reviewing nonprofit organizations including foundations, health and welfare organizations, and trade associations, as well as entities in health care, education, hospitality and government. For the past five years, Lisa has been a member of the Colorado Nonprofit Association Finance Committee, of which she is now chair, and is a member of the Association’s Executive Committee. In 2009, the Association elected Lisa to the Board of Directors and as board treasurer. In addition, she serves as the treasurer of Work Options for Women and is a mentor for accounting students at the University of Denver. She holds professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Amanda Mountain, General Manager, KTSC-TV/Rocky Mountain PBS, Pueblo
Amanda Mountain is the new general manager and station director of KTSC-TV, a public television outlet based out of Pueblo. Prior to assuming her new role, she was director of Gazette Charities in Colorado Springs, and the marketing and community engagement director of University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Visual and Performing Arts department. Amanda received her B.A. in media management from University of Colorado, graduating summa cum laude. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Amanda to its Board of Directors in 2011.

Kevin D. Seggelke, President and CEO, Food Bank of the Rockies
Kevin Seggelke brought 23 years of food industry experience to the position when he became president and CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies in 2003. From 1992 to 2002 he was vice president/general manager and division director for Cub Foods’ Wisconsin and Colorado divisions. Before that he was vice president of foods at Twin Valu Stores, Inc. in Cleveland, and held several other positions at Cub Foods. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Kevin to the Board of Directors in 2008 and as board secretary in 2010; he is also the Nonprofit Resources board liaison for the Association, and chairs the Association’s Leadership Transition Committee. Kevin is a member of the boards of Food Bank of the Rockies – which he served as board chair from 1997 to 1999, and the recently formed Hunger Free Colorado, and past member of the Young Americans Education Association advisory board and Broomfield Booster’s Club board – which he chaired from 1996 to 1998. He also served the Valley Athletic Association in Minnesota as a board member, volunteer coach and referee, and was a member of the St. John’s University National Strategic Planning Committee. In 2005 he was named a Livingston Fellow by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Kevin holds a BA in history from St. John’s University, and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, and is a graduate of Cornell University’s Executive Leadership Program and Food Industry Executive Program.

Michaelle Smith, Vice President of Client Services, Hilltop Community Resources
Michaelle Smith is vice president for Client Services with Hilltop Community Resources, a community-based leadership organization located in Mesa County. Prior to her role at Hilltop, she was executive director of Mesa County United Way, manager of the Southwest Regional Office for the Land Trust Alliance, and has participated in many collaborative projects, including Western Region Alternative to Placement and Early Childhood Partnership of Mesa County. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Michaelle to the Board of Directors in 2011.

Tim Walsworth, President and CEO, United Way of Southwest Colorado
Tim Walsworth has served as the President and CEO for United Way of Southwest Colorado since January 2003. He has more than a decade of nonprofit management experience. Tim attended college in two stints at the University of Texas at Austin. After first attending from 1985 to 1988, he moved into the workforce. Following a series of job opportunities, Tim re-enrolled at the University of Texas in 1993 and graduated in 1996. He received a Bachelor’s of Journalism with a focus in Public Relations. After graduating, Tim began working for United Way/Capital Area in Austin, and rose to the position of senior staff for the organization’s community investment department. In 1999, Tim moved to Colorado Springs and began working for Pikes Peak United Way, where he held positions including consultant, lead fundraiser, and the director of marketing and communications. In 2003, Tim accepted the position of president and CEO for United Way of Southwest Colorado in Durango. The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Tim to the Board of Directors in 2007; he serves on the Association’s Regional Advisory Council and Membership Task Force. Tim’s personal interests include sports of any kind and hiking.

Brad Young, Government Affairs Director, RX Plus Pharmacies
Brad Young is currently a registered lobbyist and director of governmental affairs for Rx Plus Pharmacies, a group of independent pharmacists in eight states. Prior to his joining Rx Plus, Brad was a contract lobbyist during the 2005 legislative session. Brad’s legislative career, earning him numerous legislative awards, started in 1991 when he was elected as State Representative for southeastern Colorado. Throughout his career, he has served on and chaired many state committees. Brad has also spoken to legislators and other interested parties in various states about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). The Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Brad to the Board of Directors in 2010, and to the position of co-chair of the Public Policy committee later that same year. He graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters Degree in Agricultural Engineering. Brad has held various professional roles, including an independent contractor for well testing, and a field, design and irrigation engineer. He was also an independent software developer, and a math and science instructor.

Ex-officio members

Renny Fagan, President and CEO, Colorado Nonprofit Association 
Prior to his leadership positon for the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Renny served as the state director for U.S. Senator Ken Salazar and Senator Michael Bennet for two years. He was responsible for the Senator’s Colorado staff and eight offices around the state. Renny is a former state legislator, head of the Colorado Department of Revenue, deputy attorney general, and volunteer with El Pomar Foundation’s Award for Excellence program. Through the course of his career, he has served on numerous boards and councils addressing a wide range of community needs. A Colorado native, he grew up in the Pikes Peak region and has resided in the Denver Metro area for the last 15 years. He received his B.A. in Political Science at the University of Chicago and is law degree from Northwestern University.

Robin Medina, CEO, Nonprofit Resources
Robin Medina joined Nonprofit Resources in January 2011, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Robin holds licenses in Property and Casualty and Life and Health. Prior to joining Nonprofit Resources, Robin held a management position for a Fortune 50 Company. There she led corporate business development for new sales agents. For most of her insurance career, Robin owned a successful insurance agency that she grew and developed. She sustained revenue and continued to make market gain during a highly competitive and changing marketplace. Robin was the recipient of numerous sales awards throughout her career. Robin believes in developing strong relationships and designing the right insurance program for your unique nonprofit. Policy language is ever changing and an experienced team is vital to navigate the variety of insurance options available today. The expertise of the Nonprofit Resources’ team can help you understand the extent of your exposures and work with you to make an educated decision about purchasing insurance products that meet your needs. On a personal note, Robin has a beautiful and successful 27-year-old daughter, and a handsome and active three-year-old grandson! Robin enjoys skiing, working on her home, gardening, biking, and reading.