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 unites and supports organizations and individuals in addressing community-identified needs to help people thrive in Southwest Colorado.

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

Community is Everything

  • Community Service

    Team Up helps local organizations find “people power” through AmeriCorps placement to strengthen existing programs or create new ones. We also connect willing and skilled volunteers with the organizations that need them through connectswco.org.

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  • Community Support

    We help other nonprofits gain access to funding through grants, donation management, and fiscal sponsorships.

    Team Up connects local individuals and families with important resources in times of crisis.

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  • Community Collaboration

    We bring together organizations, government entities, school districts, and individuals to develop collaborative solutions for community-identified needs that impact children, youth, and families.

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The Team Behind Team Up

Join our Team!

2-1-1 Community Liaison

The Liaison serves as a connector between the 211 information and referral service and the communities of Southwest Colorado. This position will be based in Montezuma County but serve 5 counties across the Southwest Region.

Community Collaboration Mobilizer

The Mobilizer is embedded in action teams and the steering committee in Montezuma County to increase capacity and drive action forward. This is an AmeriCorps position for the 2025-26 program year.

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Team Up Board of Directors

  • Amie Bryant, Past-Cha

    MSW - PRIVATE PRACTICE

  • Brandie Flann

    BANK OF THE SAN JUANS

  • Jenna Gannon

    PAGOSA COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

  • Laura Lewis Marchino, Treasurer

    REGION 9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

  • Matt Klausmeier, Chair-Elect

    EDUCATION DATA CONSULTANT

  • Megan Moomey-Lewis

    PRIVATE ACCOUNTANT

  • Morgan Duff, Secretary

    BUSINESS INVESTOR

  • Tara Kiene

    COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

  • Vaughn Morris

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LA PLATA COUNTY

We learned to listen first.

Questions? Ideas? We welcome all comments and constructive collaboration conversations.