Ali Colbert, (she/her) Senior Water Programs Coordinator

303.999.3820 x222 • acolbert@resourcecentral.org

Ali is originally from the East Coast and received a B.S. in Environmental Studies and Geography from the University of Vermont. In 2016 she picked up and moved to Fort Collins where she was excited to explore a new environment and pursue an interest in community driven conservation. In the process of figuring out her professional interests she held a marketing and outreach position with a local nonprofit focused on increasing EV ownership along the Front Range, an environmental education position with AmeriCorps in Weld County, and joined the City of Fort Collins horticulture department. These (and others!) led her to join Resource Central in 2019 on the Garden In A Box program. She is thrilled to be part of Resource Central’s team and the commitment to driving environmental change on an individual and community-wide level, and for the opportunity to explore her love of gardening! In addition to cultivating her own waterwise garden, Ali loves exploring new camping spots across the state, biking, and spending time along the Poudre River.

Baldr

Baldr joined Resource Central in February of 2023. He loves gardening and really enjoys showing off his own garden in a box layout ideas. He is also an avid supporter of creating habitat for local wildlife by donating pounds of floof every year for bird and squirrel nests.

Ben Chew, (he/him) Customer Support Specialist

303-999-3820 x222 • bchew@resourcecentral.org

Ben is originally from Denver and received a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Geography from the University of Colorado Boulder. As a recent grad, Ben is excited to bring his customer service experience and passion for conservation to Resource Central. He is particularly inspired by Resource Central’s focus on community-based conservation, and is eager to get to work with like-minded people in his community. He loves being able to see evidence of his work in gardens and yards across the Front Range. When he isn’t working, you can find Ben reading, watching soccer, or enjoying Boulder’s open spaces.

Brennan McGinn, (he/him) Zero Waste Associate

303-419-5418 • bmcginn@resourcecentral.org

Conor Dougherty, (he/him) Zero Waste Manager

303-999-3820 x 101 • cdougherty@resourcecentral.org

Conor joined Resource Central in August of 2021 as our Zero Waste Coordinator. Before joining Resource, he worked in the ski industry, the craft beer industry, and with a Boulder local start up on a regenerative agriculture and community building project called Boundless Landscapes. Conor holds a masters degree from Naropa University in Resilient Leadership. His academic work focused on sustainable systems development, non-violent communication, and environmental leadership. He is passionate about developing sustainable and resilient systems that allow communities to thrive in union with our natural world. In the winter you may find him shredding snowboards in Steamboat or riding backcountry on Berthoud pass. In the summer; dancing at bluegrass concerts and swimming in high alpine lakes. As Resource Central’s Zero Waste Coordinator, it is Conor’s goal to divert as much waste as possible and help situate Boulder as one of the nation’s leaders in zero waste efforts.

Courtney Smith, (she/her) Employee Success Manager

303.999.3820 x216 • csmith@resourcecentral.org

Courtney’s roots stem from Bourbonnais, Illinois, a small town an hour south of Chicago. She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2013 with her Bachelor’s in Environmental Communications and minors in Environmental systems, Animal Sciences and Food Sciences. Her ecological journey led to Costa Rica, where she worked in habitat conservation and helped raise numerous species of butterflies.  Upon her return, the voyage through F&B management ultimately reconvened with her environmental roots, leading her to the Resource Central team.  In her free time, you can find her camping in the beautiful mountains, enjoying live music, or spending time with her family.

Deborah Cusa, (she/her) Finance Administration Coordinator

303-999-3820 x 246 • dcusa@resourcecentral.org

Deb is originally from NY but has called Colorado home for the last 20 years. Deb attended the
University of Maryland at College Park where she received her BA in Journalism. After starting
her career in magazine publishing in NYC Deb found herself working in a wide variety of large
and small companies always seeking to apply her skill set and learn something new. Deb found
her groove in start-ups and small organizations wearing multiple hats and building a strong
office and operations background. Most recently Deb came from a non-profit organization in
Lafayette, CO (which she calls home) where she learned non-profit accounting. Deb is
passionate about conservation and sustainability, doing her part wherever she can to help
create a viable future. Deb has a 10-year-old daughter that she loves watching learn and grow
into an awesome human. When not at work you will find Deb at a farmer’s market, in the
garden, listening to live music, or doing yoga.

Elisabeth Bowman, (she/her) Conservation Engagement Manager

303.999.3820 x210 • ebowman@resourcecentral.org

Elisabeth happily joined Resource Central in September 2020. After 15 years of freelance writing and editing, she embarked on a short, but exciting time working for the City of Boulder. There, she discovered her passion for contributing to her community and customer service. She has a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and German from the University of Denver and a master’s from UMass Amherst. Elisabeth’s dedication to conservation is rooted in her Colorado childhood spent camping, hiking , x-country skiing, and exploring —activities she continues to pursue with her husband and dog.

Hayden Bernot, (he/him) Water Programs Manager

303-999-3820 X 224 • hbernot@resourcecentral.org

Hayden is a sixth generation Colorado native. He comes to us with a degree in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University and has many years of real-world experience in the green industry, leading teams and coordinating resources. He specialized in watershed science and sustainability and is eager to help Colorado and the fight against water scarcity. Along with his passion for Colorado’s natural resources, Hayden is an avid angler and enjoys getting out on the water as much as possible. In his free time you can catch him enjoying the outdoors, and exploring the great wonders our state has to offer.

Iggy

Hi, my name is Iggy and I’m 15 months old! I help my Mama by waking her up at 5am and showing her where the sprinklers are watering the sidewalk. She tells maintenance to get those geysers fixed. I loooovvvveeee the watah so I try to help conserve it!

James Hoover, (he/him) Materials Reuse Sales Associate

303-419-5418 • jhoover@resourcecentral.org

Jessie Crowley, (she/her) Water Program Senior Coordinator

303-999-3820 x 213 • jcrowley@resourcecentral.org

Jess joined Resource Central in 2024 after working in both the for and non-profit worlds as an Environmental Project Manager and Sustainability Analyst. With a degree in Environmental Policy, Jess is passionate about both large and small scale conservation efforts and has worked with global corporations as well as individual homeowners to curate practical and attainable improvement plans to target specific environmental footprints. She enjoys working with individuals or groups new to conservation and sustainability efforts because big changes start with small incremental steps. In her spare time, Jess serves on the Broomfield Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee, volunteers with several local wildlife education programs, and loves to run and hike with her dog.

Kaylee Riggi, (she/her)Water Program Coordinator

303-999-3820 X 221 • kriggi@resourcecentral.org

Kevin Layer, (he/him) Material Reuse Sales Associate

303-419-5418 • klayer@resourcecentral.org

Krista Krisl, (she/her) Program Coordinator: Renew Our Schools

303-999-3820 • kkrisl@resourcecentral.org

Krista is a proud Castle Rock resident with a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Calgary, and a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Colorado, Denver.  She taught in the Douglas and Littleton Public School Districts for 13 years before starting this adventure.  Over the past year, Krista has become a licensed financial coach, certified User Experience professional, and a social media marketing guru. She is overjoyed and grateful for the opportunity to work for the Renew Our Schools program which will allow her to put her many certifications to use!  In her free time, Krista loves to spend time with her husband, 2 elementary aged boys, and giant drooly dog.

Kuma Larson

Kuma joined the Resource Central team in 2014 as a 9-week-old puppy. His primary duties include eating his coworker’s lunches, barking at delivery people, and sleeping through meetings. Kuma is passionate about Colorado water and is often found swimming in mountain lakes, rivers, and muddy ponds. He brings the team his exuberance, dedication to the mission, and lots and lots of hair.

Mack

Mack, also known as Macaroni, is a 3 year old rescue pup who is an avid adventurer. When he isn’t investigating new smells and exploring new trails, Mack can be found enjoying the pristine environment of his family’s garden. Mack is also passionate about the reuse program, ensuring no old toys are left behind.

Melanie Stolp, (she/her) Senior Water Programs Manager

303.999.3820 x225 • mstolp@resourcecentral.org

Melanie is originally from North Carolina and has a Bachelors in Environmental Studies & Sociology/Anthropology from Denison University. After graduating she spent about 5 years working in non-profit organizations specializing in program management. Most recently Melanie completed a Master’s of Science degree in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University and conducted her research in rural Guatemala focusing on indigenous ecosystem management. She enjoys exploring the West through climbing, hiking and camping and jumps on any opportunity to see live music. She is thrilled to be part of the Resource Central team and continue her work in community-based conservation!

Menno Stein, (he/him) Training Coordinator

303-419-5418 • mstein@resourcecentral.org

Nate Hamilton, (he/him) Volunteer Coordinator

303-999-3820 • nhamilton@resourcecentral.org

With over 15 years on both the advisory and management sides of finance and another decade in nonprofit service, Nate has learned to blend analytical thinking with a genuine curiosity about the human condition to spark growth and create lasting change. A North Carolina State University graduate with a B.S. in Business Management and Finance, he is deeply committed to empowering communities and fostering sustainable change through collaborative leadership. To maintain his mental health, he loves “off-the-beaten-path” travel, trail running, and learning from and laughing with his two teenage sons.

Rachel Staats, (she/her) Marketing Director

303-999-3820 x 108 • rstaats@resourcecentral.org

Rachel joined in March 2024 to take Resource Central’s impact to the next level through strategic marketing, media, and branding initiatives. Her expertise in nonprofit marketing helps Resource Central inspire conservation throughout Colorado and beyond. Since removing her thirsty lawn in 2022, Rachel has been planting Garden In A Box kits and advocating for water conservation. In her free time, Rachel enjoys gardening, exploring craft breweries and playing board games with her family.

Rivers Clark, (they/them) Material Reuse Sales Associate

303-419-5418 • rclark@resourcecentral.org

Ruby

Ruby is an eco-conscious chiweenie who enjoys hiking, making friends, and soaking up the Colorado sun.  She participates in DIY lawn removal by chewing and digging up grass, while also supporting natural pest management solutions though hunting grasshoppers and chasing rabbits out of the yard.

Sarah Smith, (she/her) Marketing Coordinator

303-999-3820 x 211 • ssmith@resourcecentral.org

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Sarah graduated from the University of Portland in 2014 with a degree in Environmental Ethics & Policy and a minor in English. She also holds a graduate degree in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School. She has recently moved to Boulder from Wichita, KS where she has lived for the past 6 years working for a large nonprofit.

Sarah is passionate about environmental sustainability, running, biking, writing, and cats.

Victoria Wunsch, (she/her) Development Manager

303-999-3820 x 106 • vwunsch@resourcecentral.org