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Meet Our Team

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Executive Director

Kate Beveridge

She/Her

With more than a decade of experience in service coordination and program administration, Kate’s work began in Michigan where she facilitated service delivery at a local mental-health provider, and held a Marketing Chair position at a grassroots organization that partnered with agencies across the Detroit Metro while finishing her Bachelor's of Science in Political Science at Eastern Michigan University. In 2020, Kate moved to Denver after accepting a role in emergency sheltering at Denver’s COVID-19 quarantine shelter, before transitioning into housing and policy. Since uprooting her life, Kate has immersed herself in all things Coloradan – especially Red Rocks, hiking, sour beers, and working for sustainable change and affordability.

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Development Director

Aaron Mussman

He/They

Aaron earned their bachelor’s from Arizona State University with a major in Justice Studies and minor in Sustainability, as well as a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver with a concentration in Sustainable Development and Global Practice. Aaron has spent the last eight years serving dozens of Denver nonprofits as a consultant specializing in grants management and writing. Aaron served as an Administrative Intern for EarthLinks during his master’s program and brings a passion for environmental justice and empowering communities that are furthest from opportunity.

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Garden Director

Kevin Person

He/Him

Kevin has lived in the Denver Metro Area his whole life. He has a passion for plants, community, and creativity. He has lived experience navigating the housing, recovery, and mental health care systems. He finds a way to flourish in challenging environments by always learning and engaging the power of perspective. As a certified herbalist, he seeks to empower people with food, plants, and the importance of earth care in health. 

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Case Manager

Arya Gold

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Arya is a compassionate and dedicated Case Manager at Earthlinks. By and large, she is an advocate for those she serves. She is driven by a deep-seated commitment to ensuring every client has access to the necessary resources and deserves treatment. Arya embarked on her journey with a B.A. in Sociology, minoring in Ethnic Studies from Colorado State University, before advancing to a rigorous post-baccalaureate pre-health professions program at the University of California, Berkeley. Here, Arya gained essential insights into health and wellness, further enriching her expertise while managing cases for formerly homeless populations at a San Francisco non-profit during her studies.

 

Now at Earthlinks, Arya's prior experiences converge, allowing her to profoundly impact participants' lives through stability, wellness, and a reconnection to the community and the environment. Her current role capitalizes on her unique skills and passions, enabling them to see and measure the real-world effects of her dedication to those she serves.

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Production and Operations Manager

Hannah Fenton

She/Her

Hannah began as a volunteer at Earthlinks in 2018 while receiving her Bachelors Degrees in Psychology and Peace and Justice Studies from Regis University. While volunteering she developed a passion for gardening and being a part of the Earthlinks community. Hannah also brings her experience in retail, community leadership, and a personal love for arts and crafts to help produce Earthlinks' hand-crafted products. She hopes to use her experiences to help foster a positive environment and empower participants to explore their creativity. In her free time Hannah enjoys painting, cooking, being outdoors, and exploring Colorado's food scene.

Board of Directors

Senior Instructor, Dept of Family Medicine

Univ of Colorado School of Medicine

Elizabeth Stanton, Board President

Financial Consultant

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Julie Reusser, Board Treasurer

Community Engagement & Sustainability Specialist

Colorado State University

Clayton Bartczak

EarthLinks Program Participant

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Patricia Pacheco

EarthLinks Program Participant

Louise Dillard

Director of Legislative Policy and External Communications

Colorado State Public Defender

Maureen Cain, J.D.

 

Diversity Coordinator, University of Denver

Charles (Taz) Romine-Mann, Board Vice President

Sisters of St. Francis, Sacred Heart Province

Sue Artone-Fricke, OSF, Board Secretary

Associate Professor of Sociology

Red Rocks Community College

Merri Mattinson, Ph.D

Retired, Community Development

Kristin Dean

Honors Director, Red Rocks Community College

Matt Garcia

Colorado Access

Julia Mecklenburg, MSW

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