Team Role: Staff

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Kyle Rinne-Myers

As the Director of Engaged Learning, Kyle leads strategic learning and evaluation activities, rooted in the foundation’s learning framework. He previously held similar roles for a national association of grantmakers…
Melissa Rosscup

Melissa Rosscup

As an Associate Scholarships Officer, Melissa focuses on building and maintaining relationships with students, donors, and partner institutions to boost access to higher education for all Coloradans. Melissa comes to…
Joshua Ryines

Josh Ryines

Josh joined The Denver Foundation after nearly a decade of working in higher education. As the Reisher Scholarship Officer, Josh believes in the impact of scholarships! He has served as…
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Taeler Sanchez

Come to me for portal assistance, general operational support, and to discuss our front-line help team. As the Foundation Services Specialist, Taeler improves processes, coordinates projects, and provides office and…
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Robin Sasman

As Controller of The Denver Foundation, Robin is responsible for overseeing financial, investment, and fund management activities, complex gift and grant transactions, integrity of financial reporting, and preparation of annual…
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Gabriela Severino

As the Bilingual Communications Coordinator, Gabriela Severino plays a vital support role in achieving the communications goals and objectives of The Denver Foundation. With a degree in Communication and Advertising,…
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Russ Shaw

Russ Shaw supports the foundation’s Philanthropic Investment programs primarily with Advisor Managed Donor Advised Funds and its Impact Investing portfolio. Russ has 25 years of philanthropic experience in wealth and…
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Trenyese Shields

Trenyese is a highly experienced events professional with a B.A. in Communication from the University of West Florida and a portfolio that includes renowned large-scale events such as The Department…
Andrea Shultz

Andrea Shultz

Come to Andrea if you are opening a Donor-Advised Fund, researching organizations to support through your Donor-Advised Fund, learning about the Community Grants Program process, and determining if your organization…