Team Up’s mission is to unite and support organizations and individuals in addressing community-identified needs to help people thrive in southwest Colorado
Team Up is working toward a future in which all individuals in our communities have access to the resources, relationships, and opportunities that lead to healthy, meaningful lives.
Team Up’s Guiding Principles:
Listen first
Collaboration is crucial
No problem is unsolvable
Seek and include missing voices
Build trust
Even the playing field
The Team Behind Team Up
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Lynn Urban
PRESIDENT & CEO
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Elise Savastano
VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
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Emily Huminski
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
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Caroline Hoge
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION COORDINATOR, LA PLATA COUNTY
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Anne Poirot
AMERICORPS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Brenna Travis
TEAM UP AMERICORPS COORDINATOR
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Claire West
COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION COORDINATOR, MONTEZUMA & DOLORES COUNTIES
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Amanda Matsler
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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Trisha Halencak
211 COMMUNITY LIAISON
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Ava Castelaz
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT LIAISON
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100% Local
The entirety of your gift stays in Southwest Colorado, and can be designated to go toward the programs and partners of your choice.
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Clean Audits
We are financially audited annually, receiving a clean report each year. Review our annual reports here.
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Third-Party Verified
We continually earn the Guidestar Platinum rating indicating the highest level of transparency among nonprofit organizations.
Team Up AmeriCorps Positions
We are currently recruiting for AmeriCorps positions for the 2025-26 program year. These positions serve with one of our many partners and include ample opportunity for professional development and community networking.
Looking to fulfill an internship requirement for school?
This could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Join our Team!
We listen first
Questions? Ideas? Interested in joining an action team? We welcome all comments and constructive collaboration conversations.
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Team Up Board of Directors
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Amanda Anderson, Chair-Elect
LA PLATA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
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Amie Bryant, Past-Chair
MSW - PRIVATE PRACTICE
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Brandie Flann
BANK OF THE SAN JUANS
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Laura Lewis Marchino, Treasurer
REGION 9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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Matt Klausmeier, Chair
EDUCATION DATA CONSULTANT
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Morgan Duff, Secretary
VP OF PROCUREMENT, ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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Tara Kiene
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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Vaughn Morris
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LA PLATA COUNTY
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Joseph Kuzma
MANNA SOUP KITCHEN