Taylor (she/her) is a systems thinker whose social work lens provides a unique and effective approach to advance systems change and civic ventures. She has 10+ years of experience and expertise in community engagement and social impact strategy. 

After her career as a School Social Worker, she organized anti-hunger advocacy work for the state of Texas, coordinating public-private partnerships to increase food security for children and families. She then directed community civic engagement efforts in Colorado including fundraising, partnering with elected officials and implementing language justice. Through this work, she identified common leverage points of change and founded Civic Innovation Lab to activate and equip individuals and organizations to achieve high social impact.

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As a former NCAA volleyball player and a mom of two, she understands the importance of aligning life, career and passion through high performance and adaptability.

Javier (he/him) is originally from Mexico, however he has lived in the USA for 15 years. He works remodeling houses, and he is the father of two daughters and two beautiful granddaughters.

Javier loves art in all it's expressions and he loves to work with the general public for the development of its potential. He defines himself as a cultural promoter and leads the successful Facebook page @Lahogueradetodos where culture in general is promoted. Another of his hobbies is writing and he is the author of two published books.

He has training in human development and is a facilitator in Gestalt Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Family Leadership Training Institute.

Patricia (she/her/ella) earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Denver in Organizational Leadership. She has worked at NCTI of Colorado for ten years providing cognitive behavior classes to the county and municipal courts around the state. She serves as a trained facilitator for the Family Leadership Training Institute, helping families develop the skills to become civically engaged in their communities. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Clinica Colorado, a non-profit providing affordable health services to individuals without health insurance.

She enjoys long walks with friends, exploring Colorado’s culinary experience, and expressing her thoughts through writing poetry and short stories. She is a strong community leader with a natural ability to connect, mentor, and inspire people. Her passion is to inspire positive change in her community.

Angela (she/her) is a former educator with an Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, a B.A. in Communications, and a Type A Teaching Certificate. She is the founder and director of the non-profit Uniting4Kids, advocating for equity and innovation.

Angela is the author of multiple books including Seeds of Tomorrow, Solutions for Improving our Children's Education. She is a master facilitator with a knack for reading between the lines, authentically engaging, and creating consensus among disparate groups.

She is the proud mama of two lovely daughters, a small flock of chickens and three dogs. In her spare time, she teaches meditation and how to recover from trauma.

Ashley (she/her) has over a decade of experience as a non-profit executive, facilitator, and trainer. Ashley has worked with mission-driven organizations and leaders across the United States helping them align strategy to vision and values in order to lead impactful change.

From traveling the country in an effort to bring back best practices to redesign a Louisiana-based Girl Scout council, to serving as the first-ever Executive Director of the Leadership Institute of Acadiana, Ashley has a solid reputation of transforming organizations from the inside out. Committed to creating meaningful and sustainable systemic change, she works with organizations and individuals who are striving to create a more equitable and healthier world.

Ashley graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy and holds a B.A. degree in sociology from the University of Louisiana. She is also certified as a BoardSource Nonprofit Board Consultant and a Kansas Leadership Center Teach Leadership facilitator.