Board

Current Board Members

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James Iacino

Chair/Treasurer

James Iacino is the former owner, chairman, and CEO of Seattle Fish Company, established in 1918, a business that was born and raised in Colorado. James brings deep experience in business and community leadership, as well as peer learning organizations. He was a member of Vistage, an executive coaching organization, for seven years. He also was a member of YPO, a global leadership community of chief executives, for eight years, serving as past-president of the YPO Colorado chapter. James was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and Colorado State University’s Graduate of the Last Decade in 2016. He served as chairman of the No Kid Hungry Colorado Leadership Council and is past president of the Colorado Children’s Chorale Board of Trustees. James is the co-founder and past chairman of the Green and Gold Foundation, benefiting Colorado State University, his Alma Mater. He is a passionate aviator, fly fisherman, and world traveler. James and his wife, Meghan, live in Ridgway with their two sons, Edwin and August.

Charles E. Baker

Charles E. Baker is an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado School of Law. He previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Ball Corporation until his retirement in January 2024. He joined Ball in 1993 as its Director, Business Development, and added the Director, Corporate Compliance role in 1996. He was Ball’s Associate General Counsel from 1999 to 2004, when he was appointed General Counsel. Prior to joining Ball, Charles was a Partner at the law firm of Fraser & Beatty in Toronto, Ontario. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; a J.D. from the University of Toronto; and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Charles has demonstrated a deep commitment to philanthropy. He served as a Board Trustee for the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado from 2012 to 2018, where he played a key role in fundraising efforts to provide legal services to low-income individuals across the state. He is now actively expanding a philanthropic network in Colorado, focused on advancing environmental and social sustainability initiatives, further solidifying his dedication to community impact and corporate responsibility.

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Cody Belzley

Cody Belzley is a results-based leader who has dedicated her career to making public policy change in Colorado. In 2015, Cody founded Common Good Consulting, LLC, offering policy and organizational strategy advisory services primarily to non-profit organizations and campaign committees working on health, education and human services issues. Her previous experience has included serving as Vice President for Health & Strategic Initiatives at the Colorado Children’s Campaign, the state’s leading child advocacy organization, and as Senior Policy Analyst for Health for Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. Cody has played leadership roles in many state and local ballot measures and legislative initiatives to increase public investment in health and early education programs, specifically including the 2004 statewide tobacco tax measure, the 2006 Denver preschool tax measure, the 2009 hospital provider fee legislation and the 2020 statewide nicotine tax measure. Cody also served as Policy Director for the successful campaigns to defeat Amendment 69, the 2016 statewide ballot proposal to create a single-payer health care system in Colorado, and Initiative 300, the 2019 Denver ballot proposal to allow people to inhabit any public property in Denver. Cody is a graduate of The Colorado College and completed the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Leadership Institute for State-based Advocates. She has volunteered with several community organizations, including Colorado School of Public Health, Mile High Early Learning and Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Cody and her family live in central Denver.

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Angela Cobián

Angela Cobián (she/ella) is a Mexican American teacher-turned-community organizer. She has dedicated her career to building power among students, families, and women. Angela currently leads the strategic partnerships team as the Senior Director of Organizing and Partnerships at Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Action Fund. Cobián leverages national cross movement partnerships for advocacy and nationwide campaigns in democracy rights, immigration, and criminalization. She convened national partners to mobilize after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade. Previously, Cobián spent a decade working as an advocate for students in public education. She was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to co-teach English at the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional, and consult with Enseña por Mexico on program development for student-led social change initiatives. In Colorado, Cobián was previously elected to represent the southwest region on the Denver Board of Education and organized parents of her former students with Together Colorado. She enjoys art, writing, and volunteer on the board of directors at Re:Vision. In 2020, Angela received the Lena L. Archuleta Community Service Award in recognition of her “dedication and commitment to the Latino community.” Cobián holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Colorado College and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Colorado-Denver.

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Sade Cooper

Sade, a Denver, Colorado native, was raised in Moreno Valley, California, yet her roots run deep in the Mile-High City. She returned to Colorado in 2000 to complete her high school education and embark on a journey toward a degree in healthcare management. From a young age, Sade harbored a relentless curiosity, with aspirations of becoming either a doctor or a financial advisor. Her unwavering passion ultimately guided her to join U.S. Bank in 2004, where she discovered her true calling as a servant leader. Sade’s unwavering commitment to her community has propelled her into various volunteer opportunities and prominent community leadership roles. Currently, Sade serves as a board member for the Parkhill Pirates and the Bell Policy Center. She previously held positions on the boards of Project Voyce and Second Chance Home Ministries, as well as Nonprofit Board Bound, where she dedicated her time to preparing women for service on nonprofit boards. Additionally, Sade took on a mentoring role in Goodwill’s Summer Bridge Mentor Program and served as an American Heart Ambassador. Sade is an alumni of the Urban Leadership Foundation, The Rose Foundation Endowment cohort, and the Denver Foundation Landscape cohort, and currently is participating in the Highland Project Leadership program. Continuing her commitment to serve, Sade co-founded and now leads as CEO of the Collaborative Healing Initiative within Communities, or CHIC. She is also the visionary force behind Justice for Black Coloradans and Educational Justice for Black Coloradans. Through these initiatives, she empowers women, families and communities to develop economic, social, and cultural capital, recognizing that empowered women play a pivotal role in building healthy families and thriving communities. Sade remains a steadfast steward for her community, dedicated to changing lives one day at a time.

Daneya Esgar

Daneya Esgar is the founder of Esgar and Associates, LLC, specializing in policy and political consulting. She is a former Pueblo County Commissioner, and a former Colorado state legislator. During her eight years in the state legislature, Daneya passed bills on a wide range of subjects from health care reform, protecting LGBTQ+ rights, worker rights, to agriculture and water rights. During her four terms, she served as House Majority Leader, a member of the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council, the Chair of the Joint Budget Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Committee. Born and raised in Pueblo, Esgar is the proud granddaughter of steelworkers, a product of Pueblo public schools, and a graduate of Colorado State University-Pueblo with a bachelor’s in Mass Communications. She has worked as a television news producer, in higher education, and as a statewide community organizer focusing on poverty and communities of color. She is known for her work on issues of equality, education, justice, and poverty. Daneya lives with her wife Heather, their daughter Marlo, son Amias, and their two dogs, Bella and Huck, in Pueblo.

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Steve Federico

Steve is the Chief Government and Community Affairs Officer at Denver Health. His passion for improved and equitable healthcare is fueled by his ongoing experiences as a pediatrician and primary care physician at Denver Health where has worked since 2002. In his past role as medical director, he oversaw three community health centers, and 19 school-based clinics that provide comprehensive physical and mental health to 70,000 children across Denver. He has presented and published in the areas of school-based health, child poverty, improving child health coverage, physician advocacy, and health policy. His advocacy work has focused on eliminating the barriers to adequate health coverage and healthcare faced by children and families in Colorado. He is a past President of the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has been appointed to various child health task force groups by governors and lt. governors of Colorado and previously served on the Mayor’s Children’s Cabinet for the city and county of Denver. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Arizona. He completed his training in Pediatrics and a Primary Care Research Fellowship at the University of Colorado and a Physician Advocacy Fellowship through the Institute for Medicine as a Profession.

Lily Griego

Lily Griego’s credentials include a stellar public service career that covers a wide range of local and federal policy issues, as well as a proven community engagement track record. Her policy experience has extended to health, immigration, equity, and civil rights. Most recently Lily served the Biden administration as the Director of Health and Human Services in Region 8. She also led several 2020 Census state teams, successfully earning congressional seats in Montana and Colorado. She led community engagement to protect the Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA, and the Affordable Care Act on behalf of U. S. Sen. Michael Bennet and earned a reputation of a trusted advocate in federal issue areas. Lily earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in history from University of Colorado Denver. She enjoys political debate, laughing, time with family and friends, and playing golf.

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Ray Rivera

Ray is a social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in political campaigns, nonprofits, policy advocacy and leading mission-driven organizations. He served in President Obama’s Administration at the Department of the Interior and at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Ray serves on numerous nonprofit boards that connect with his passion for civic engagement and getting diverse communities active in the outdoors. Ray earned his master’s degree in public administration at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Currently he is a strategic consultant and adviser to companies and causes, part-time, while performing his full-time job of caring for his two boys, Mateo and Greg.

Christina N. Taylor

Christina N. Taylor is a strategic leader with more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, education, public health, and advocacy. As the CEO of the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County, she has led the organization’s transformation into a key regional and state leader in early childhood systems change. Under her leadership, the Council has expanded its impact through innovative partnerships, increased funding, and a commitment to ensuring all young children have access to high-quality early learning experiences. Prior to her current role, Christina held leadership positions at the Wyoming Department of Health, where she directed statewide maternal and child health initiatives, and at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, where she focused on public health evaluation and community-based programs. She has a proven track record of driving policy and programmatic change, mentoring emerging leaders, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to address systemic challenges. Christina holds a master’s degree in public health from the Colorado School of Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Maryland. She is an active voice in state and local early childhood and public health policy discussions and serves on multiple boards and advisory committees. A passionate advocate for equity and opportunity, Christina is dedicated to creating pathways that support children, families, and communities. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her two daughters, Olivia and Piper.

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Michael Touff

Michael Touff was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. a Denver-based New York Stock Exchange-listed homebuilder for over 25 years until he retired in 2020.  Prior to joining M.D.C., Michael practiced law in Denver with Ireland, Stapleton, Pryor & Pascoe and with Holmes & Starr. Michaelcurrently serves as a trustee of the Rose Community Foundation; the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver; the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network and the Bell Policy Center.He is a graduate of Harvard College, served in the Peace Corps in Thailand, attended the London School of Economics and Political Science, served in the U.S. Army in Korea and earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Founding Board Members

  • Merle Chambers, 2001-2010
  • Jean Dubofsky, 2001-2008
  • Linda Shoemaker, 2001-2011

Former Board Members

  • Jandel Allen-Davis
  • Lauren Arnold
  • Letty Bass
  • Kathleen Beatty
  • Steve Berman
  • Michael Brewer
  • John Creighton
  • Jason Crow
  • Mike Feeley
  • Ledy Garcia-Eckstein
  • Howard Gelt
  • Noel Ginsburg
  • P. Barclay Jones
  • D. Scott Martinez
  • Olivia Mendoza
  • Marcy Morrison
  • Linda Morton
  • Kelly Nordini
  • Vatsala Pathy
  • Maximillian Potter
  • Rosemary Rodriguez
  • Gil Romero
  • Wally Stealey
  • Timothy Sweeney
  • Penfield Tate III
  • Ted Trimpa
  • Lucille Wenegieme
  • Dan Williams
  • Jace Woodrum
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