Senior Program Manager

Adrienne manages and maintains the progress and development of the Youth Sexual Health work, including all projects and initiatives (WISE, Youth Sexual Health Alliance and Mapping Resource), in addition to being responsive to gaps identified by partners and how to coordinate the work on a statewide level. Prior to joining Trailhead, Adrienne worked as a Health Educator at Denver Health in a School-Based Health Center. She provided direct reproductive health counseling and supported young people to make informed decisions about their sexual health, including how to navigate the services at the School-Based Health Center. She has a Master of Public Health degree. Adrienne enjoys hiking, biking, camping and kayaking in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.

Finance Coordinator

I grew up in a small town in Virginia and moved to Colorado with my wife and our dog in 2023. I joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve out of high school and served six years until being honorably discharged in 2018. I was able to attend Radford University and earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 2016 while in the reserves. I spent a few years working as a Qualified Mental Health Specialist for Children in Virginia, and then completed my Master of Business Administration from King University in 2019. I then spent a few years working for big banks, but am now very excited to be here at Trailhead Institute. I enjoy spending time with my dog, Pluto, which consist of hikes at trails, and fun at local dog parks. I play golf during the warm months and enjoy skiing when it’s cold. I also enjoy learning about history and science, usually listening to educational podcasts or audiobooks.

Senior Project Manager

Holding a Master of Public Health in Community Health Education, Gabe joins Trailhead as a member of the Administrative Partnership Program team supporting community partners with project development, administrative support, and programmatic technical assistance. Prior to joining Trailhead, Gabe founded La Conextion, a program co-creating (sober) spaces for the individual and collective healing of Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Color. Outside of work, Gabe co-hosts a podcast with her bestie and has an excellent sense of work/life balance. She is often exploring near and far places for coffee shops, food, activities, and meeting new people with fresh perspectives.

Project Manager

Ida supports the APP team after originally joining Trailhead’s Finance team. Prior to joining Trailhead, Ida worked with American Indian organizations and local entrepreneurs to build financial capacities. She also owns her own small business beautifying Coloradoans. From paintbrushes to power tools, Ida loves learning and trying out new skills and crafts. When she’s not working on something, Ida can be found spending time with her big family.

Director of Office of Firearm-Related Harm & Violence Prevention

Jonathan McMillan brings over 30 years of expertise in gang intervention, policy, community violence intervention, and youth violence prevention to the forefront of his mission to cultivate safe and vibrant communities. Through implementing evidence-based strategies and addressing the root social and economic causes of violence, Jonathan has significantly contributed to reducing youth and gun violence. His expertise extends to developing community-led violence intervention programs that have garnered recognition for their impact and his leadership. Passionate about advocating for a violence-free world, Jonathan’s work engages policymakers, community members, and youth alike, driving a collective effort towards a safer future for all. Jonathan is a fan of hip-hop, comics, and movies. He also hosts a podcast focused on firearm-related harm and violence prevention called “The InCredible Messenger”. 

Workforce Development Manager

Kayla serves as a member of the WPI team, being guided by the Director of Workforce Programs & Initiatives. Together with the workforce team, she supports innovative workforce development and demonstrating progress toward statewide collaborative priorities. Prior to joining Trailhead Kayla served as a Prevention Education Supervisor leading and coordinating outreach efforts, which included educating the community about substance misuse prevention efforts with local schools, health agencies, and community partners. She has also worked as a Health Educator for the Oklahoma State Department of Health assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs. She holds her Certified Health Education Specialist certification, has a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Health. In her free time, she can be found hiking, visiting new coffee shops, and traveling. She enjoys going to concerts and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.

Office Coordinator

In her role as Office Coordinator, Mia ensures a smooth flow of operations at the office and carries out administrative support for all programs and projects of Trailhead Institute. Mia is an integral member of the Operations Team and assists with administrative tasks, HR responsibilities, and emerging needs of the organization. Mia grew up in Austin, Texas and recently graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, & Film. Prior to joining Trailhead, Mia worked as a Legal Clerk at George Brothers Kincaid & Horton. Outside of work, Mia enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, painting, and watching movies.  

Senior Operations Manager

Playing a central role in Trailhead’s evolution towards a primarily remote work environment, Sara manages daily operations for Trailhead both in-person and virtually through her hybrid role. She currently is focused on transitioning Trailhead’s physical work environment to a shared office space with Colorado Health Institute. Sara’s keen attention to detail was nurtured while working in pharmaceutical and food laboratories in Illinois before moving to Colorado in 2013 where she has honed her operational prowess managing grocery store departments and a coworking space, and handling day-to-day operations for a small furniture store. In her free time, Sara can be found exploring the High Line Canal and South Platte River Trails with her dog; reading a book or watching a University of Illinois basketball game with her cat; spending time with family and friends; and getting out to experience all the exciting places and activities that Colorado has to offer.

Director of Finance

Tyler is responsible for comprehensive financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for Trailhead’s complex financial systems. These systems include but are not limited to the provision of administrative support and fiscal sponsorship of organizations, projects and partnerships receiving any combination of local, state, federal, foundation, private and/or other funding. He studied at The Ohio State University and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. In his free time, Tyler likes to play music with his friends, go hiking and play sand volleyball.

Development Director, Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

Bryanna (she/her) oversees Blueprint’s development strategy and implementation. She is passionate about creating an equitable food system and honored to be part of the Blueprint team! Bryanna joins Blueprint with years of experience promoting funding and organizational capacity building for Institutions of Higher Education, Tribes, and nonprofits. Bryanna’s career has been marked by a diverse range of projects, from creating opportunities for underrepresented minority students to participate in a dinosaur excavation to developing food security programs for Alaskan Indigenous communities. A commitment to social justice has been the consistent driving force behind all of her work. She studied Political Science with a concentration in Political Theory and a minor in Economics at American University in Washington D.C. Outside of work Bryanna tries to spend as much time outside as humanly possible— her weekends are spent backcountry skiing, rock climbing, and hiking. She also enjoys curling up with a good novel and playing board games.

Policy Manager, Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

Dayana supports the Blueprint’s Federal Policy workgroup by aligning the policy priorities of the workgroup with the Blueprint’s mission and vision. Dayana also collaborates closely with communities by facilitating advocacy and political literacy training and education to support their needs and values. Dayana comes to the Blueprint with expertise in grant management, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to transitioning to the Blueprint, Dayana worked on the administration and implementation of Colorado’s OmniSalud program, which offers low-cost health insurance to undocumented individuals. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health with a concentration in Health Systems, Management, and Policy and maintains her credential as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). In her free time, Dayana can be found on a hike or paddle boarding with her husband and dog, riding her Peloton with her best friends, or doing DIY projects around her home.

Community Justice Coordinator, Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

Grace is joining the Blueprint team in October 2024 as the Community Justice Coordinator, supporting the Community Resiliency Initiative (CRI)’s Accessing Healthy Foods and Building Food Systems grantee cohorts. Grace ensures that grantees receive the necessary support to successfully implement their programs, fostering community resilience and enhancing food justice across Colorado. Having spent a decade working various roles within community and social service organizations, they recently received their Masters in Social Work degree and are especially excited to be entering the food justice world. She continuously tries to center her passions for community care and systemic change in the way they approach the work they do, both professionally and personally. Grace loves hanging out with her dog, finding oodles of time for family and friends, chasing rivers and lakes, watching goofy TV shows, exploring new hobbies(!), and trying to be a good student by staying on top of their physical therapy exercises.

Readiness & Response Coordinator, Northeast Region Healthcare Coalition of Colorado

Jacelyn serves as the Readiness and Response Coordinator for the Northeast Healthcare Coalition, where they play a crucial role in enhancing the preparedness and resilience of healthcare facilities in the region. Jacelyn is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that ensure a swift and effective response to emergencies and disasters. They work closely with healthcare providers, emergency responders, and community organizations to strengthen collaborative efforts and streamline response protocols. When Jacelyn is not busy coordinating healthcare readiness, they can be found coaching a high school dance team to success, with four state titles and several top spots at regional competitions to the team’s name. Jacelyn likes to bring the same enthusiasm and creativity to coaching as they do to their professional role. Outside of the dance studio, Jacelyn loves relaxing with their family and playful husky, Blu, making the most of every moment.

Readiness & Response Coordinator, South Region Healthcare Coalition

Kimber Weddle is primarily responsible for the South Region Hospital Preparedness Program which includes development, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness plans, procedures, protocols, and agreements in coordination with local, regional, and state partners. This position supports the general oversight of coalition activities and projects including regional response efforts, grant development and management, and technical assistance. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management and is working to complete her EMT-Intermediate Certificate. She has an extensive background in non-profit and event management. Kimber’s passion for emergency management developed when she worked for CovidCheck Colorado as the Regional Manager for the Federal Mass Vaccination Site at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, CO and co-managed the Mass Vaccination Site at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. She currently resides in Pueblo, Colorado.

Impact Director, Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

Justice supports the Blueprint as the liaison for the Blueprint’s Workgroup 5 (focused on maximizing child nutrition) as well as their Data and Evaluation Committee. Justice leads the Blueprint’s data and evaluation work through connecting community and organizations efforts through visual data such as maps, qualitative storytelling, reports, and the Blueprint’s Data Dashboard. The emphasis of Justice’s previous work was around housing and houselessness as well as intergenerational trauma and healing. She worked with local non-profits to address these barriers by providing healthy meals on a regular basis to unhoused populations who found short-term medical respite.

In her free time, Justice can be found outside (skiing, mountain biking, hiking and backpacking), at concerts, and spending time with friends.

Visibility Director, Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

Michelle elevates the work of the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, including its network of partners and community voice, through accessible and equity-centered communications initiatives, brand management, and workgroup facilitation. She taps into the power of collaboration, data, and words to help build public and political will for co-created solutions to end hunger across Colorado communities. Michelle brings more than 16 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sector fields as a strategic communicator, issue advocate, and collaborative changemaker. Prior to joining the Blueprint, she led communications for Pikes Peak Library District and Hunger Free Colorado. In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking, paddling, reading, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her family and pets.