Team Role: Staff

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DaZha Creal

Come to me for policy and advocacy research, community and stakeholder engagement, and the Civic Fabric Fund. As the Policy and Government Affairs Specialist, DaZha supports the organization with executing…
Jack Czarniecki

Jack Czarniecki

Come to Jack to discuss scholarship grantmaking best practices and the impact scholarships can make in Colorado! As Director of Scholarships, Jack focuses on the day-to-day operations of the statewide…
Margaret Danuser

Margaret Danuser

Margaret Danuser serves as the chief financial officer (CFO) for the foundation and oversees accounting/finance, grant administration, investments, impact investing, IT, and facilities functions in her role. She's served in…
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Phuong Do

Come to Phuong for information about the DESCI Community Housing program and eligibility for competitive grants. Phuong has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, supporting grassroots organizations…
Tanner Edwards

Tanner Edwards

Come to me for anything related to the Professional Advisors Council, growing our professional advisor network, charitable giving products, and fun facts about the history of Denver. Leading the Professional…
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Valerie Fields

Come to Valerie for anything about accounting operations, treasury, investment, compliance, and risk management! As Assistant Controller of The Denver Foundation, Valerie manages the accounting operations function of the Finance…
Maritza Gutierrez

Maritza Gutierrez

Come to me for Cross-functional coordination, streamlined processes, and administrative support across the FIT team. Maritza supports the Finance, Infrastructure, and Technology (FIT) team by managing logistics, coordinating departmental processes,…
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Priya Hariharan

Priya brings extensive financial expertise to her role as Senior Accountant, supporting the organization’s investment operations through fund accounting, audit coordination, impact investment tracking, and comprehensive reporting. She holds a…