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Our Mission
We are changemakers who strengthen connections with and between farms, ranches, and communities so that all Coloradans have equitable access to fresh, nutritious foods.
We achieve our mission by engaging in policy advocacy for systemic change, managing innovative programs, and developing community partnerships and grassroots networks to rebalance the food system and create healthy food environments.
Our Vision
We envision Colorado communities where fresh and local foods enrich the lives of all.
Our Values
· Connections · Equity · Adaptability · Solutions
· Systems Change · Transparency · Sharing Power
We are
Making connections
by facilitating relationships, collaboration, and understanding between those who grow, bring value to, buy, and consume fresh and local foods across Colorado
Ensuring equity
in decisions, actions, and allocation of resources contribute to an inclusive, multicultural, and multiracial society with distributed and shared power
Being adaptive
by seeking the knowledge, guidance, and partnership of local, state, and national organizations. Testing and trying new solutions
Working toward solutions
by employing solutions that are informed by research evidence as well as by community and working ourselves out of a job
Working toward systems change
by identifying a path to permanency for everything we do in practice
Being transparent
by using multiple forms of communication to share when we succeed, when we don’t, and what we are doing along the way
The Team
The Board
Ashley Thurow, CPA, Chair
Executive Director, Monument Health
Dawn Adams
Owner, Green Junction Farmstead
Jess T. Church, MS, RD
Director of Food Security Initiatives, Centura Health
Jill Mendoza, CEcD, Treasurer
Economic Development Manager, Town of Superior
Laia Mitchell
Senior Program Officer for Community Development, Gates Family Foundation
Laura Carroll
Consumer Voice & Advocate
Katherine Corell
Executive Director, Downtown Colorado, Inc.
Shannon Spurlock
Founder & Principal Consultant, Ochotona Consulting
Shaunda Van Wert
Director – Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, KPMG
Core Partners
Sara Struckman
Grants Manager
NFP Partners
Accounting & Finance Consultant
Andrea Loudd
Regional Community Food Navigator
Antonio Rangel
Community Food Navigator, Jefferson County
Karimme Quintana
Community Food Navigator, Jefferson County
Dawn Adams
Community Food Navigator, Western Slope
Koralia De Lara
Community Food Navigator, Pueblo County
Lizbett Mercado
Community Food Navigator, Pueblo County
Nicole Frazier
Chef Consultant
Sally Ayotte
Chef Consultant
Shellie Kark
Chef Consultant
Rainey Wikstrom
Chef Consultant
Rob Mattoch
Chef Consultant
Tonette Salazar
Strategies360 Lobbying Firm
Emma Bliesener
Strategies360 Lobbying Firm
Careers and Opportunities
At Nourish Colorado we don’t fill “jobs,” we offer meaningful work and career opportunities for individuals who want to make a positive impact on the world. Our employees know they are making a difference. Every day they are on the frontline championing equitable and universal access to nutritious foods for all Coloradans. We’re always on the lookout for talented professionals who share our passion for food system optimization to join the team.
RFA #41106 Healthy Food Incentive Program Funding Opportunity Find more information Here. The Deadline to apply is December 30, 2022, 5 p.m. MT
Funding Opportunity Details
RFA #41106 is to fund a statewide not-for-profit organization to provide healthy eating incentives to Colorado’s low-income populations. These funds are to be used for improving access to fresh Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables ensuring more families have access to healthy food, local farmers gain new customers, and more food dollars stay in the community. It is the General Assembly’s intent that the statewide not-for-profit organization awarded can use a portion of this appropriation for administrative expenses up to 5% (e.g., personal services, supplies, and operating expenses). The remainder of these funds are solely for healthy eating incentives.
Nourish Colorado is currently accepting applications to join the Nourish Advisory Board on a rolling basis. Complete the application HERE!
Nourish Colorado is currently looking for a Senior Director of Finance & Administration. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Wendy@NourishColorado.org by Friday, January 13th.
2023 AmeriCorps Volunteer Positions. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resumé to Rio Grande Farm Park Director, Seth Armentrout, at seth.slvlocalfoods@gmail.com specifying which position they wish to apply for. Questions about the positions are welcome. Positions are open until filled, with an ideal start date in January/February 2023.
Frontline Farming is currently accepting applications for their 2023 Beginning Farmer Programs. Visit their website and learn more about their new learning pathways.
Check out our partner career opportunities below and upcoming events HERE!
- Gleaning & Food Systems Coordinator & Gleaning Specialist VISTA at UpRoot | 1/23
- Regional Manager at Kitchen Sync Strategies | 1/23
- Finance and Contracts Manager at Center for Good Food Purchasing | 1/23
- Multiple Positions at the Good Food Collective | 1/23
- Program Officer at Telluray Foundation | 1/23
- Food Recovery Program Manager, Rapid Response Team Pool Member, Development and Communications Director at Boulder Food Rescue | 1/23
- Farm to School Coordinator at CDE | 12/22
- ETB & Incentive Project Administrator at CDHS | 12/22
- Program Officer at CLF | 12/22
- Goat Dairy Internship at Growing Gardens | 12/22
- Operations Manager at NSAC | 11/22
- Senior Programs Manager, Agricultural & Food Systems Development at CDA | 11/22
- Garden Educator & Program Coordinator at Americorps | 11/22
- Coordinator-Food Service Program & Grants at BSVD | 11/22
- SNAP Outreach Coordinator at Frontline Farming | 11/22
To submit a job or event, please email: Jesse@NourishColorado.org
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