Staff & Board
Below is a list of the staff members of the various departments and board of directors for the Family & Intercultural Resource Center.
Staff Members
Brianne Snow
Executive Director
Brianne has been the Executive Director at FIRC since 2019 but has been a staff member at FIRC since 2005.
Development Staff
Nissa Erickson
Director of Development
Nissa oversees the marketing, events, volunteers, and fundraising for FIRC.
Shae Loomis
Development Coordinator
Shae oversees donor and corporate relations for FIRC.
Administrative Staff
Martha Lancaster
Director of Finance and Operations
Martha oversees finances for the organization, and operations for all of FIRC's properties.
Justin Martisius
Accountant
Justin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and manages accounts payables, receivables, payroll, and more.
Kelly Conway
Director of Human Resources
Kelly oversees all aspects of Human Resources for the organization.
Ruth Hendricks
Human Resources Manager
Ruth manages recruiting, training, and employee relations and assists with benefits management.
Danielle McQueen
Grant & Evaluation Manager
Danielle oversees grants and evaluation.
Marily Garcia
Intake Coordinator
Marily takes calls, assists clients, coordinates appointments and enters data.
Alma Almeida
Intake Coordinator
Alma takes calls, assists clients, coordinates appointments and enters data.
Director of Programs
Carla Decker
Director of Programs
Carla oversees the Access to Care, Food & Thrift, Parenting, and Supportive Services programs.
Supportive Services Staff
Michel Infante
Family Support Manager
Michel oversees the Family Support Team including CCR and rental relief programs.
- 970-455-0232
- micheli@summitfirc.org
Karina Zuniga
Family Support Coordinator
Karina works with families to provide budgeting, goal-setting, and emergency assistance support.
- 970-455-0225
- karinaz@summitfirc.org
Lucero Almeida
Family Support Coordinator
Lucero works with families to provide budgeting, goal-setting, and emergency assistance support.
- 970-455-0237
- luceroa@summitfirc.org
Paloma Sotelo
Colorado Community Response Coordinator
Paloma works with families to provide budgeting, goal-setting and emergency assistance support.
- 970-760-6572
- palomas@summitfirc.org
Health & Wellness Staff
Kelly McGann
Access to Care Manager
Kelly manages the community health and mental health team
(vacant)
Community Health Supervisor
The Community Health Supervisor supervises the Health Navigation Team.
- Office: 970-455-0230
- Cell: 970-368-3210
- lizt@summitfirc.org
Maria Cevallos
Bilingual Health Navigator
Maria can assist people with insurance enrollment through the Marketplace, CHP+, and Medicaid.
Tatiana Sanin
Bilingual Health Navigator
Tatiana can assist people with insurance enrollment through the Marketplace, CHP+, and Medicaid.
- Cell: 970-445-4843
- tatianas@summitfirc.org
Rachel Miller, LSW
Mental Health Supervisor
Rachel supervises the ALMA Coordinator and the Mental Health team.
- Office: 970-455-0154
- Cell: 970-389-0075
- rachelm@summitfirc.org
Patty Garcia
Bilingual ALMA Coordinator
Patty oversees the ALMA (Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma) program, Peer Visitors (Compeneras), and Grupo programs.
- Office: 970-423-5165
- Cell: 970-409-6938
- pattyg@summitfirc.org
Casey Donohoe, LSW
Mental Health Navigator
Casey works with families seeking mental health supports by guiding and connecting them to resources.
- Office: 970-423-9808
- Cell: 970-409-2656
- caseyd@summitfirc.org
Stefanie Kremer, MSW
Mental Health Navigator
Stefanie works with families seeking mental health supports by guiding and connecting them to resources.
- Office: 970-455-0231
- Cell: 720-441-1687
- stefaniek@summitfirc.org
Colleen Blanton
Bilingual Mental Health Navigator
Colleen works with families seeking mental health supports by guiding and connecting them to resources.
- Cell: 970-389-1115
- colleenb@summitfirc.org
Cecilia Martinez
Bilingual Mental Health Navigator
Cecilia works with families seeking mental health supports by guiding and connecting them to resources.
Food & Thrift Staff
Liz Tabraj
Food Systems Manager
Liz oversees all FIRC food markets and advances food equity in the community.
- 970-262-3888
- lizt@summitfirc.org
Margaret Sheehe
Food Pantry Supervisor
Margaret supervises food pantry staff and volunteers and coordinates food donations & deliveries.
- Mobile: 570-854-3776
- margarets@summitfirc.org
Otilia Partnow
Dillon Thrift Store Supervisor
Otilia oversees the Dillon Summit Thrift and Treasure Store and Team.
- 970-262-2461
- otiliap@summitfirc.org
Parenting
Noelle Sivon
Parenting Manager
Noelle oversees all parenting education and support for parents of children ages birth to 18.
- 970-455-0226
- noelles@summitfirc.org
Denisse Diaz
Parent Educator Supervisor
Denisse supervises the Parent Educator Team and coordinates parenting events.
- 970-389-9797
- denissed@summitfirc.org
Ana Mendiola
Bilingual Parent Educator
Ana provides virtual “home” visits to local families.
- 970-389-9840
- anac@summitfirc.org
Martha Leyva
Bilingual Parent Educator
Martha provides virtual “home” visits to local families.
Candace Garcia
Parent Educator
Candace provides virtual “home” visits to local families.
Board of Directors
- Nick Doran, President
- Barbara Gibbs, Vice President
- Clare Lehman, Secretary
- Scott Binder, Treasurer
- Josh Blanchard, Member at Large
- Don Dankner, Member at Large
- Kendra Carpenter
- Frances Velez
- Howard Carver
- Peter Joyce
- David Preaus
- Ned Walley
Nick Doran
Board Member - President
Nick Doran is the President of the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) Board of Directors. He has served on the FIRC Board since 2014.
Nick is the Chief Operating Officer of Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV). He has been with BGV since 2006 and is responsible for the daily operation of the company. Prior to his current role, Nick held the position of BGV’s Chief Financial Officer.
Prior work experience entailed 10 years in the master-planned residential real estate development industry as Chief Financial Officer and Project Manager for Highlands Management Group, Inc., preceded by four years with Arthur Andersen, LLP. Nick obtained Professional Accounting and Business Administration degrees from Regis College in Denver, Colorado.
Nick and his wife Linda are from Lakewood, Colorado. They and their two children have lived in Summit County since 2003.
Barbara Gibbs
Board Member - Vice President
Barbara spends her time skiing, hiking, biking, gardening and volunteering in the community. Originally from Baton Rouge, Barbara worked at Texas Instruments in Information Technology and Human Resources, leaving in 1998, for a move to Colorado.
David Preaus
Board Member
David Preaus moved to Summit County in 1992. After many years in hospitality David purchased Creative Cabinetry in Breckenridge in 2007. In addition to serving on the FIRC Board David has also served in the Summit Youth Baseball Board, Silverthorne Town Council 2010-2014, and is currently on the Summit County Rotary Board. David and his wife Susan and their three boys live in Silverthorne.
Clare Lehman
Board Member - Secretary
Clare Lehman has lived and worked in the Summit County community since 2003 and a member of the FIRC board since 2015. She is currently the Vice President of Hospitality for Keystone Resort, and has a strong hospitality background including operational roles in food and beverage, vacation rental management, housekeeping, finance, and community association management, and broader strategic positions of General Manager, Senior Director and her current position of Vice President. When not at Keystone resort, Clare can be found skiing, camping or hiking with her husband and two young boys.
Ned Walley
Board Member
Originally from Chattanooga, Ned move to Summit County in 2010 and is one of the leading realtors in the area. Prior to moving to CO Ned had a successful career working in the internet and technology areas, most notably as Google’s first Business Development executive based outside of the USA while Ned lived in London for 11 years. Ned and his husband Kurt live on a ranch a little north of Silverthorne, along with their dog, and a few horses.
Scott Binder
Board Member- Treasurer
Scott Binder had a 35 year career in finance and business including cable television, radio, equipment leasing, and real estate. He spent the beginning of his career as a Certified Public Accountant. Born and raised in New York, he lived in Washington, DC for 27 years before relocating to Summit County. In addition to volunteering at FIRC, he is on the board of the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, a not-for-profit organization promoting basic financial literacy for college students.
FIRC Event Committee
- Rae Anderson
- Andrea Dickson
- Ashley Kujawski
- Kim Nicolas
- Lisa Velte
Staff & Board Members