Team
Ben Ralston
Chief Executive Officer
Originally from Colorado Springs, Ben left the Pikes Peak region to obtain a BA in Economics at Davidson College in 2005. He began his career working in finance, and more ...Read More
Pamela Roberts
Chief Operations Officer
Born in Southern California and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Pamela was brought up with an appreciation for education and love for reading. Graduating from the University of N...Read More
Brook Sklenar
Program Coordinator
Brook was born in southern Idaho but raised as an Air Force brat in Guam, Japan, Hawaii, Montgomery, Ala., Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tucson, Ariz. She graduated from th...Read More
Jazmin Lopez
Director of College and Career Counseling
With a decade of experience in college and career counseling, community engagement, program management, and strategic leadership, Jazmin is eager to bring her expertise to...Read More
Katie Parvin
Managing Director of Partnerships
Katie’s career began in Colorado Springs as a first grade teacher at Giberson Elementary School. After three years in the classroom, and a school operations position at a ...Read More
Ruth Woldemichael
Director of Communications and Alumni Engagement
Ruth brings a dynamic background in communications, community engagement, and strategic storytelling to her new role. With years of experience in digital media, advocacy, ...Read More
Obinna Onyeali
Community Impact Officer
Obinna is a community-rooted leader, storyteller, and advocate committed to equity, belonging, and joy. Born and raised in Colorado as a First-Generation Nigerian American...Read More