what we do
Improving the quality of life for our entire community
OUR MISSION
To enhance youth success and family stability in the Pikes Peak Region by leading and lifting the most vulnerable in our community with mentorship, life resources and real job opportunities. Our signature programs and partner agencies intently focus on connecting youth and their families to resources at the beginning of their life journey to ensure access to fundamental needs of food, shelter and learning resources for all.
OUR VISION
Through strengthened collaboration, we will achieve measurable improvements in education, income stability and health for the residents of El Paso and Teller counties.
diversity, equity and inclusion
United Way strives to be a model of diversity, equity and inclusion, with our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers reflecting the many faces, cultures and walks of life that make up the communities we serve.
OUR 3 FOCUSES
Youth Success
We are working to ensure youth have the tools they need to develop literacy, graduate on time and be prepared for college and the workforce.
Financial Stability
Our programs are helping families escape from poverty and homelessness.
Health
We make sure families have access to basic needs including food, housing and healthcare.
OUR STAFF: the team that makes it possible
United Way strives to be a model of diversity, equity and inclusion, with our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers reflecting the many faces, cultures and walks of life that make up the communities we serve.
Cindy Aubrey
President and CEO
719-457-1319 ext. 32719
cindy@ppunitedway.org
Heather Steinman
Chief Operating Officer
719-955-0738 ext. 32738
heather@ppunitedway.org
Tom Hilton
Chief Financial Officer
719-457-1315 ext. 32715
tom@ppunitedway.org
Administrative
Miriam Fleisher
Executive Assistant
719-955-0768 ext. 32768
miriam@ppunitedway.org
Mary DeLollis
Office Manager
719-955-0752 ext. 32752
mdelollis@ppunitedway.org
Community Impact
Elizabeth Quevedo
Senior Vice President of Community Impact
Main Office: 719-955-0762 ext. 32762
Family Success Center: 719-418-6110 ext. 32803
elizabeth@ppunitedway.org
Bobby Gomez
Community Impact Specialist
719-955-0745 ext. 32745
bobby@ppunitedway.org
Mira Benegas
Career Readiness Coordinator
719-453-3883
mira@ppunitedway.org
Family Success Center
Deisy Cardona
Office Manager, Family Success Center
719-418-6110 ext. 32804
Letisa Argueta
PT Administrative Assistant, Family Success Center
719-418-6110 ext. 32802
Cretera Cunningham
PT Administrative Assistant, Family Success Center
719-418-6110 ext. 32801
Finance
Annette Perea
Staff Accountant
719-955-0735 ext. 32735
annette@ppunitedway.org
Tionna Morris
PT Accounts Receivable Coordinator
tionna@ppunitedway.org
Mary Burton
Resource Development Manager
719-457-1317 ext. 32717
mary@ppunitedway.org
Resource Development
David Amess
Senior Vice President of Resource Development
719-955-0730 ext. 32730
davidamess@ppunitedway.org
Alex Merisko
Resource Development Specialist
719-457-1316 ext. 32716
alex@ppunitedway.org
Chad Gufarotti
Resource Development Manager
719-955-0761 ext. 32761
chad@ppunitedway.org
2-1-1
Ange-Elie Jean
Director of 2-1-1
ange@ppunitedway.org
David Prudhomme
Rhonda Gatlin
Rachel Stovall
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are governed by the Board of Directors, whose responsibilities include: reviewing and guiding organizational direction, ensuring effective management and financial stewardship, representing Pikes Peak United Way in the community, bringing the community’s voice to our decision-making, and maintaining the community’s trust in the organization.
- Laura Neumann (Board Chair), LN Business Consulting
- Stephannie Fortune (Vice Chair), Spark and Soar, LLC
- Aram Benyamin, CEO, Colorado Springs Utilities
- Randy Bernstein, Former CEO, Ent Credit Union
- Betsy Brown, Exponential Impact
- Terrell Brown, Hillside Connection
- Renee Congdon, Esq., Senior Attorney – Utilities Division, City of Colorado Springs
- Jeff Detra, Vice President – Business Banking, First National Bank of Monument
- Jeff Finn, Vice President, Nor’wood Development Group
- Jenifer Furda, Director of Partnerships & Governmental Affairs, UCCS
- Michele Gorr, Vice President of Finance, Native Roots Dispensary
- Jeff Greene, Chief of Staff, City of Colorado Springs
- Deborah Hendrix, Executive Director, Parents Challenge
- Dr. Kenya Lee, CEO and Founder, PureLee Redefined
- Liz Price, Rocky Mountain Restaurant Group
- Mike Sullivan (Board Chair Emeritus), Director of HR, City of Colorado Springs
Dan Nordberg
Board Chair
Market President, Bank of Colorado
Morane Kerek
Vice Chair
CFO, Pac-12 Conference
Melissa Burkhardt-Shields
Director of Adult and Family Education, Colorado Springs School District 11
Travas Deal
Chief Executive Officer,
Colorado Springs Utilities
Jeff Finn
Vice President, Norwood Development Group
Matthew Hanson
Alpine Bank
Deborah Hendrix
Pastor Calvin Johnson
Staff Pastor and Executive Director of the Transformation Project
Tracy Lessig
City of Colorado Springs
Chantal Lucas
Owner & Chef,
Luchal’s
Annie Snead
Ent Credit Union
Laura Neumann
Owner, LN Business Consulting
Board Emeritus
Tom Pattee
Andrew Ritchie
Bret Waters
Adrian Vasquez
WORK AT PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY
At Pikes Peak United Way you’ll work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who care about serving those in need! We are located in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado – the most desirable place to live in the United States, according to U.S. News & World report!
Open Positions
Administrative Assistant
Office Manager
