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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Al Huckins
VP OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
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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 COORDINATOR
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Amanda Matsler
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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Trisha Halencak
211 COMMUNITY 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.
Community Collaboration Coordinator
This is a unique position that works across sectors with high levels of community engagement to address some of the most pressing challenges in the community. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented person to fill this role and to help drive Team Up's collaborative work forward in Montezuma and Dolores Counties.
Location: Montezuma County
Position type: Hourly, $27-28/hr, DOE
Apply by: Applications submitted by December 15 will receive priority consideration. Open until filled.
Youth Engagement Liaison
The Engagement Liaison plays a key role in empowering young people to actively participate in shaping efforts to design regional youth mental health and substance use prevention efforts across Southwest Colorado. This position builds authentic relationships with youth and community partners to gather youth voice, co-create strategies, and translate youth-identified priorities into coordinated, cross-sector action.
Location: Montezuma or La Plata County County
Position type: 32 hours / week, $25-27/hour depending on experience.
Apply by: Applications submitted by January 16 will receive priority consideration. Open until filled.
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!
Contract Event Coordinator
Team Up is seeking a skilled and highly organized contract fundraising Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, promote, and execute several of our major fundraising events, including the San Juan Brewfest, Summer Scholarship Dinner, and Pickleball Tournaments. This contractor will manage many aspects of event logistics and growth strategies, in conjunction with Team Up staff, while also helping identify and develop new fundraising event opportunities.
Location: Remote. Must be based in one of our 5-county regions with ability to travel to all 5 counties
Position type: Contract
Apply by: Applications submitted by January 15 will receive priority consideration. Open until filled.
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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Amie Bryant, Past-Cha
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-Elect
EDUCATION DATA CONSULTANT
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Morgan Duff, Secretary
BUSINESS INVESTOR
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Tara Kiene
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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Vaughn Morris
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LA PLATA COUNTY