The Denver Foundation continues to grow an exceptional team that reflects our mission, vision, values, and purpose, as well as our diverse community. We are delighted to welcome four committed professionals whose work will enhance the foundation’s positive impact in Metro Denver and support our strategic framework.
Our impact team welcomes three talented new members. As one of the new associate scholarship officers, Adelita Aguirre stewards a portfolio of designated scholarships and some custom scholarships at The Denver Foundation. Adelita graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Public Administration. Adelita brings a combination of experience in higher education, direct service, and philanthropy and seeks to promote access to higher education. When not working, she enjoys dancing and exploring local coffee shops.
Joshua Ryines recently joined The Denver Foundation after nearly a decade of working in higher education. As an associate scholarships officer, Joshua Ryines believes in the impact of scholarships! He has served as a conduit to uplift and empower students to degree completion. He graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver with a degree in Speech Communications. He is dedicated to improving access to scholarships and highlighting the interconnected role we all play in student success. Josh is pivotal in the expansion of the Reisher Scholars Program among the several statewide partner institutions. When not working, Josh enjoys hearing the stories of others, hiking, and watching movies.
Christine Snyder is our new associate engaged philanthropy officer, responsible for developing nonprofit relationships and promoting collaboration between donors and grantees. She received her Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. This Texas transplant enjoys outdoor activities and working on some type of creative project, among other hobbies. She sometimes feels her hobby is having too many hobbies.
Finally, our communications team continues to expand, adding new perspectives and expertise. As a senior communications officer, Sonia Gutierrez helps the organization with multilingual and multicultural communication strategies. With over a decade of journalistic experience, Sonia knows how to reach communities where they are. She’s done award-winning work for Univision, Telemundo, News19 in South Carolina, 9NEWS, and Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver, Colorado. Sonia now uses her skills as a reporter to storyteller for The Denver Foundation.
To learn more about each of our staff and to read their full bios, please visit our staffing page. If you are interested in joining this diverse, dynamic, and dedicated team, visit the careers page on our website. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and one of the most inclusive and interesting workplaces in the city.
Adelita Aguirre, Associate Scholarships Officer
As associate scholarships officer, Adelita stewards a portfolio of designated scholarships and some custom scholarships at The Denver Foundation. Adelita graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Public Administration. Adelita brings a combination of experience in higher education, direct service, and philanthropy and seeks to promote access to higher education. When not working, she enjoys dancing and exploring local coffee shops.
Sonia Gutierrez, Senior Communications Officer
As a senior communications officer, Sonia helps the organization with multilingual and multicultural communication strategies. With over a decade of journalistic experience, Sonia knows how to reach communities where they are. She’s done award-winning work for Univision, Telemundo, News19 in South Carolina, 9NEWS, and Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver, Colorado.
Sonia now uses her skills as a reporter to storyteller for The Denver Foundation.
Joshua Ryines, Associate Scholarships Officer
As an associate scholarships officer, Josh believes in the impact of scholarships! He has served as a conduit to uplift and empower students to degree completion during the several years working in higher education. He is dedicated to improving access to scholarships and highlighting the interconnected role we all play in student success. Josh is pivotal in the expansion of the Reisher Scholars Program among the several statewide partner institutions. When not working, Josh enjoys hearing the stories of others, hiking, and watching movies.
Christine Snyder, Associate Engaged Philanthropy Officer
Christine is our Associate Engaged Philanthropy Officer, responsible for developing nonprofit relationships and promoting collaboration between donors and grantees. She received her Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin.
This Texas transplant enjoys outdoor activities and working on some type of creative project among other hobbies. She sometimes feels her hobby is having too many hobbies.
About The Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation is a community foundation that inspires people and mobilizes resources to improve life in Metro Denver. In 2021, the foundation and its donors awarded $115 million in grants. The Denver Foundation has three roles: stewarding an endowment to meet current and future needs for Metro Denver, working with community leaders to address the core challenges that face the community and managing more than 1,000 charitable funds on behalf of individuals, families, and businesses. To learn more about The Denver Foundation, visit www.denverfoundation.org.