Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across U.S. history and society, but it is also a vital opportunity to examine and reflect upon the very mechanics of American history as a whole.

Trenton Mai Alley (He/Him) has joined the Spark the Change Colorado Team as the Disaster Services Program Coordinator. “I have always considered myself to be servant-hearted,” says Trenton. Originally, Trenton went to school for criminal justice to pursue a career in law enforcement. After the adoption of five children, he decided law enforcement was no […]

Lily Krieger (She/Her/Hers) has joined the Spark the Change Colorado Team as the Mental Wellness Program Intern and Client Navigator. Lily recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She is currently attending the University of Denver, pursuing a master’s degree in social work. Lily […]

Dena Rodriguez is a new employee with Spark the Change Colorado and holds the Manager of the Mental Wellness Supervisor Program/Clinical Specialist position. Rodriguez holds a Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Macro Practice and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration with an emphasis on Nonprofit Management Leadership. In addition, Rodriguez is […]

“Mental wellness has been a top priority in my life, and I’m looking forward to making friends in the community and expanding mental wellness resources to the southeast corner of the state!”

During this season of gratitude and renewal, we are grateful to announce our new CEO, Patrice Hawkins, will begin leading Spark the Change Colorado at the start of 2023. Patrice will build upon the foundation laid by our beloved CEO, Kristy Judd, to create more resilient communities across the state.