Team Role: Staff

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Javier Alberto Soto

Javier Alberto Soto serves as president and CEO of The Denver Foundation. Since joining the foundation in the fall of 2019, Javier has led the development of a strategic framework, the mobilization of…
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Adelita Aguirre

Adelita is dedicated to increasing access to critical resources and reducing barriers that prevent people from reaching their definition of success. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master…
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Naomi Amaha

Come to Naomi to discuss legislative processes, policy and advocacy, her deep knowledge of the Denver community, and to find out what is happening in Metro Denver!   Naomi Amaha…
Erin Atwell

Erin Atwell

Erin is the Director of Gifts & Grants for the Finance & Accounting department at The Denver Foundation. She leads the team focused on tracking the generous donations that come…
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Charmaine Brown

Charmaine Brown, Chief of Staff, is the primary liaison for the foundation’s Board of Trustees and supports organizational and department planning and processes that lead to overall organizational excellence. Charmaine…
Mark Carruthers

Mark Carruthers

Mark recently came to The Denver Foundation with 25 years of experience as an accountant in the for-profit world. He is excited to bring that experience to foundation to help…
Courtney Clapp

Courtney Clapp

As treasury manager of The Denver Foundation, Courtney is responsible for operational oversight of the foundation's investment and treasury accounts and processes. She supports the Accounting and Finance teams to…
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Zach Jonas

Come to Zach if you want to chat about nonprofit endowments and why they are essential! As the Director of Engaged Philanthropy, Zach works directly with individuals and nonprofits to…
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Wesley Colquitt

Come to Wesley to learn more about ways to "give smarter" so that you can maximize your giving journey. This includes estate planning, complex assets, gift annuities, trusts, and more!…
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Dedie Cornett

Come to Dedie to talk about gift acknowledgments. Lichelle (Dedie) Cornett is the Gift Administration Associate for the Finance & Administration Department at The Denver Foundation. Her major responsibilities are…