Board of Directors
The Nonprofit Resource Center has an amazing Board of Directors. They lead the organization with moxie.
Board of Directors and Staff, Summer 2019. Amy, Alice, Kirby, Karen, Travis, Laurie, Julie, Belle, Alison, Cato. Photo courtesy of Alex Ho at Sky Pond Photo & Video.
Amy Hamrick, EPNRC Board President
Amy is currently enjoying her 22nd year as a full-time resident of Estes Park, landing here after completing her BA in Recreation Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is thrilled that her two favorite professors (and mentors) have since retired and live here as well. As the founder and owner of Kind Coffee, and through her love of community and the environment, she has the opportunity to support many nonprofits and local efforts that enhance Estes Park, including partnerships with the Estes Valley Land Trust, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, and most recently, the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. Her professional career has been filled with local Board assignments, including positions on the Estes Valley Library Board of Trustees, the Transportation Advisory Board, the Downtown Business Partners through EVPC, the Hospital Board of Trustees, and the KUNC Advisory Board.
While these community activities and daily business commitments keep her busy, Amy’s passionate about the outdoors and strives to spend equal time getting outside, adventuring with her husband and 4-legged kids. When they are not in their “backyards” of RMNP and Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, they are typically exploring the canyons of the southwestern United States or surfing the waves in Costa Rica and Panama.
Amy is currently enjoying her 22nd year as a full-time resident of Estes Park, landing here after completing her BA in Recreation Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is thrilled that her two favorite professors (and mentors) have since retired and live here as well. As the founder and owner of Kind Coffee, and through her love of community and the environment, she has the opportunity to support many nonprofits and local efforts that enhance Estes Park, including partnerships with the Estes Valley Land Trust, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, and most recently, the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. Her professional career has been filled with local Board assignments, including positions on the Estes Valley Library Board of Trustees, the Transportation Advisory Board, the Downtown Business Partners through EVPC, the Hospital Board of Trustees, and the KUNC Advisory Board.
While these community activities and daily business commitments keep her busy, Amy’s passionate about the outdoors and strives to spend equal time getting outside, adventuring with her husband and 4-legged kids. When they are not in their “backyards” of RMNP and Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, they are typically exploring the canyons of the southwestern United States or surfing the waves in Costa Rica and Panama.
Kirby Nelson-Hazelton, EPNRC Vice President
Kirby was born and raised near Chicago, IL but has been visiting Estes Park since before she could walk. In 2005, Kirby moved to Colorado Springs for her undergrad, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Business from The Colorado College. She settled in Estes Park in 2011, and married her husband, Jordan, a few years later. She is a co-owner of Rock Cut Brewing Company and enjoys lifestyle of hiking, camping, and exploring with their dog, Harley.
Kirby was born and raised near Chicago, IL but has been visiting Estes Park since before she could walk. In 2005, Kirby moved to Colorado Springs for her undergrad, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Business from The Colorado College. She settled in Estes Park in 2011, and married her husband, Jordan, a few years later. She is a co-owner of Rock Cut Brewing Company and enjoys lifestyle of hiking, camping, and exploring with their dog, Harley.
Julie Klett
Julie grew up as a free-range child on a small farm in rural New Hampshire with a pony and a pet chicken, and now lives in Estes Park. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Journalism, both from the University of New Hampshire. Julie is also educated in biological science, ecology, and natural history. She has shown her work in galleries in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and in Estes Park and Allenspark, Colorado. She spent the majority of her non-painting career working at conservation nonprofits.
Julie grew up as a free-range child on a small farm in rural New Hampshire with a pony and a pet chicken, and now lives in Estes Park. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Journalism, both from the University of New Hampshire. Julie is also educated in biological science, ecology, and natural history. She has shown her work in galleries in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and in Estes Park and Allenspark, Colorado. She spent the majority of her non-painting career working at conservation nonprofits.
Belle Morris, EPNRC Board Treasurer
Belle has lived in Estes Park, running, cycling and hiking its mountain trails or roads with family and friends, since childhood. Born in Austin, Texas, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership from Regis University in Denver. Belle is passionate about healthy living, youth fitness, and community engagement in problem-solving for environmentally sustainable development. In addition to her commitment to the Estes Park Non-Profit Resource Center, she also serves as Chair of the Town of Estes Park’s Transportation Advisory Board (for which she previously served as Vice Chair), and as President of the non-profit Estes Park Running Club. She is the Race Director of the Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon, the latter of which was named by Forbes –– along with seven other races in the Colorado Rockies –– as among the Top 7 Most Scenic Half Marathons in the United States. Belle, along with a terrific team she manages, has developed the small-town race to becoming nationally recognized as well as giving well over $170,000 to local youth programs in the Estes Valley. Belle values collaboration and diverse points of views in the process of decision making, which has been a key to her achievements.
Belle has lived in Estes Park, running, cycling and hiking its mountain trails or roads with family and friends, since childhood. Born in Austin, Texas, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership from Regis University in Denver. Belle is passionate about healthy living, youth fitness, and community engagement in problem-solving for environmentally sustainable development. In addition to her commitment to the Estes Park Non-Profit Resource Center, she also serves as Chair of the Town of Estes Park’s Transportation Advisory Board (for which she previously served as Vice Chair), and as President of the non-profit Estes Park Running Club. She is the Race Director of the Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon, the latter of which was named by Forbes –– along with seven other races in the Colorado Rockies –– as among the Top 7 Most Scenic Half Marathons in the United States. Belle, along with a terrific team she manages, has developed the small-town race to becoming nationally recognized as well as giving well over $170,000 to local youth programs in the Estes Valley. Belle values collaboration and diverse points of views in the process of decision making, which has been a key to her achievements.
Lori Bucci- Lori Bucci has been an Estes Park resident since 2012 and is currently the Conference Director at the YMCA of the Rockies, which facilitated an introduction to this board through National Philanthropy Day. She has a BA in Public relations and enjoyed a long career as the owner of a Los Angeles Talent Agency before her relocation. She is honored to on the board and eager to learn & serve.
Denise Moore –Denise comes with many years of nonprofit experience both as a volunteer and staff. She began her career as a financial analyst after graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in statistics. After about eight years in the work force she decided to become a stay at home and full time volunteer. Her efforts mainly centered around mentoring youth, working with homeless, promoting social justice, and church leadership. Later, she reentered the workforce as the director of a nonprofit and life coach. She moved to Estes Park in fall of 2016 when her husband was called as the pastor of Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. They enjoy hiking, exploring Colorado, and visits from their three sons. Currently Denise is employed part time by Estes Valley Partners for Commerce.
Cato Kraft, EPNRC Secretary
Cato Kraft is the Program Director of Estes Valley Crisis Advocates (EVCA) in Estes Park, Colorado. She has dedicated her professional career to being a fierce advocate for creating community-based collaborative opportunities that bridge the gaps where services fall through. She brings an eclectic background in public sector work: non-profit management, teaching and youth program directing, as well as her unique experiences working with eco-feminist tourism and manta ray snorkel guiding in Hawaii. Cato is also a Senior Partner with Partners Mentoring Youth, volunteers with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Program and serves as a Crisis Counselor with the Crisis Text Line. When Cato isn't working or volunteering she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Denali, and taking advantage of the cheap plane tickets Frontier Airlines offers to travel around on the weekends!
Cato Kraft is the Program Director of Estes Valley Crisis Advocates (EVCA) in Estes Park, Colorado. She has dedicated her professional career to being a fierce advocate for creating community-based collaborative opportunities that bridge the gaps where services fall through. She brings an eclectic background in public sector work: non-profit management, teaching and youth program directing, as well as her unique experiences working with eco-feminist tourism and manta ray snorkel guiding in Hawaii. Cato is also a Senior Partner with Partners Mentoring Youth, volunteers with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Program and serves as a Crisis Counselor with the Crisis Text Line. When Cato isn't working or volunteering she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Denali, and taking advantage of the cheap plane tickets Frontier Airlines offers to travel around on the weekends!
Alice Burkholder
After moving around the country and raising 2 children, Alice followed her dream to live in Colorado in 2003 when she moved to Estes Park from the Chicago area. She received her certificate in Architectural Drafting from the College of DuPage and is a psychotherapist in Colorado. Alice has worked as an architectural draftsperson, dental assistant, a bookkeeper, a sales clerk, a medical aide, a psychotherapist in private practice, and co-owned and operated a spiritual center and library. She is now employed by Harmony Foundation (a nonprofit) where she has worked for 12 years and serves in the capacity of Philanthropic Services Coordinator.
She has always held a volunteer position somewhere, from schools and hospitals to Habitat for Humanity. Alice has an affinity and compassion for nonprofits and what they go through to survive on a day to day basis to provide necessary services to the community. After enjoying the services provided so generously by the EPNRC for several years, she is honored to be giving back by serving on the Board of Directors. Her biggest joys in life are her 4 grandchildren and enjoying the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
After moving around the country and raising 2 children, Alice followed her dream to live in Colorado in 2003 when she moved to Estes Park from the Chicago area. She received her certificate in Architectural Drafting from the College of DuPage and is a psychotherapist in Colorado. Alice has worked as an architectural draftsperson, dental assistant, a bookkeeper, a sales clerk, a medical aide, a psychotherapist in private practice, and co-owned and operated a spiritual center and library. She is now employed by Harmony Foundation (a nonprofit) where she has worked for 12 years and serves in the capacity of Philanthropic Services Coordinator.
She has always held a volunteer position somewhere, from schools and hospitals to Habitat for Humanity. Alice has an affinity and compassion for nonprofits and what they go through to survive on a day to day basis to provide necessary services to the community. After enjoying the services provided so generously by the EPNRC for several years, she is honored to be giving back by serving on the Board of Directors. Her biggest joys in life are her 4 grandchildren and enjoying the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
Chuck Levine
After a career as a senior manager in IT for the federal government, Chuck retired to Estes Park in the spring of 2002. His focus in retirement has been volunteering, from the National Park to many non-profits. He has been on the Board of Directors with many Estes-area groups and the board chair of several. He has been on the boards of county-wide non-profits such as United Way of Larimer County (chair) and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. He has been on the state-wide board of Habitat for Humanity and the policy advisory board for the Colorado Municipal League. He even served on the national board for member education for the National League of Cities. He has also held multiple elected positions in Estes Park.
After a career as a senior manager in IT for the federal government, Chuck retired to Estes Park in the spring of 2002. His focus in retirement has been volunteering, from the National Park to many non-profits. He has been on the Board of Directors with many Estes-area groups and the board chair of several. He has been on the boards of county-wide non-profits such as United Way of Larimer County (chair) and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. He has been on the state-wide board of Habitat for Humanity and the policy advisory board for the Colorado Municipal League. He even served on the national board for member education for the National League of Cities. He has also held multiple elected positions in Estes Park.
EPNRC Board Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, 8:30-10:30am.
Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave.
Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave.