Jessica was born and raised in Houston, Texas and brings 10 years of nonprofit experience to EarthLinks.  She has done everything from grassroots fundraising, national market development and operational leadership, across many states in the country, before settling in Denver.  Her passion is to create a long-lasting, sustainable impact on the world and all the people that live on it.  In her free time, she reads, does yoga, dances & watches live music, and chases the sunshine.  She is eager to learn, inspire and lead EarthLinks, and its team, into continued growth and success. 

Wisconsin born and raised, Jay has a Master's of Divinity from Notre Dame and has spent his entire working life employed by human service non-profit organizations; much of this time with several metro Denver agencies or churches working with lower income populations. Most recently, he was the Case Manager for a small homeless shelter in Thornton, CO. His passion is helping marginalized and isolated individuals re-discover their unique gifts and talents and regain their place in community.

Kevin has lived in the Denver Metro 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. 

After earning his Bachelors studying Justice Studies and Sustainability at Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College, Aaron spent two years working in substance abuse treatment in Northern Arizona. Aaron followed his love of the mountains to Denver in 2015, where he earned his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work with a concentration in Sustainable Development and Global Practice. While pursuing his masters, Aaron served as the Administrative Intern for EarthLinks, sparking his passion for supporting nonprofits in advancing their missions. For the last six years, Aaron has worked as a nonprofit consultant for a local firm serving dozens of metro-area nonprofits, gaining expertise in grant writing, grant research, strategic planning, and program evaluation. Aaron is excited to merge the skillset he has honed with his passion for working at the intersection of social and environmental justice as EarthLinks Director of Community Engagement. During his free time, Aaron enjoys snowboarding, gardening, yoga, and hiking with his dog Scout. 

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.

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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.

Abbey brings her background in accounting/administration and international nonprofit work to join her passion for the outdoors and gardening in Denver. She loves to create administrative scaffolding to support building a sustainable, thriving community. She and her family enjoy creating and enjoying music, hiking, biking, and generally getting into the mountains any chance they get. Abbey is also an avid reader, baker, yogi, and traveler.

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.

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 at Regis, 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.

After earning her Bachelor’s in Woofing from the Arizona School of Street Pups in 2018, Scout was recruited by a rescue organization to intern as a foster pup in Boulder. She was adopted by Aaron shortly after and has been the center of his world ever since. After six years of unemployment, Scout is excited to pursue her first job as EarthLinks’ Garden Pup. Scout brings expertise in tail wagging, belly rub receiving, and being really really cute to the Earthlinks team. During her free time, Scout enjoys doing zoomies at Cheeseman Park, chasing squirrels, and playing with her little brother Gibby (who is unqualified to pursue gainful employment at this time due to being an absolute menace).