Team Role: Staff

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Javier Alberto Soto

Javier Alberto Soto is president and CEO of The Denver Foundation. Since 2019, Javier led the development of a strategic framework, the mobilization of significant resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, and…
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Adelita Aguirre

Come to Adelita to discuss scholarship grantmaking and the impact scholarships can make in students' lives. As a Scholarships Officer, Adelita serves as a bridge between students, donors, volunteers, and…
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Naomi Amaha

Come to Naomi to discuss policy and advocacy engagement opportunities, her deep knowledge of the Metro Denver community, and the Civic Fabric Fund. Naomi Amaha is an award-winning public affairs…
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Erin Atwell

As the Director of Gifts & Grants, Erin leads the Gifts & Grants Team, focused on tracking and acknowledging the generous donations that come into the foundation and processing grants…
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Charmaine Brown

Come to me to discuss governance clarity, board partnership, organizational alignment, executive operations, and the systems that help people and teams thrive. Charmaine is the chief of staff who serves…
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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

Partner with Zach on philanthropic strategies that help donors, fundholders, and nonprofit partners advance community impact. Zach serves as director of engaged philanthropy, managing the Engaged Philanthropy team and leading…
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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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Lichelle “Dedie” Cornett

Come to me for questions about your gift receipts or ending your recurring donations Lichelle “Dedie” Cornett is the gift administration associate with the Finance, Infrastructure, and Technology Department at…