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Melanie earned dual BA degrees in international relations and political science from Canisius College, a Jesuit institution, in Buffalo, New York. Before becoming the United Way of Weld County vice president of Community Impact and overseeing the programmatic life of the organization, she held other roles at United Way, beginning with a year of service as an AmeriCorps member focusing on community-wide capacity building to end homelessness in Weld County. Melanie is a regional and state-wide leader in addressing and preventing homelessness, including leading the process of founding the federally-recognized Northern Colorado Continuum of Care for Weld and Larimer counties. She embraces the Jesuit ideal of being “men and women for and with others” and embodies it in her day-to-day work. Get to know Melanie by watching this interview.

Melanie earned dual BA degrees in international relations and political science from Canisius College, a Jesuit institution, in Buffalo, New York. Before becoming the United Way of Weld County vice president of Community Impact and overseeing the programmatic life of the organization, she held other roles at United Way, beginning with a year of service as an AmeriCorps member focusing on community-wide capacity building to end homelessness in Weld County. Melanie is a regional and state-wide leader in addressing and preventing homelessness, including leading the process of founding the federally-recognized Northern Colorado Continuum of Care for Weld and Larimer counties. She embraces the Jesuit ideal of being “men and women for and with others” and embodies it in her day-to-day work. Get to know Melanie by watching this interview.

With 25+ years of experience working in nonprofits as a program developer, manager, fundraiser, and volunteer, Lyle serves as the chief operating officer with United Way of Weld County, working on communications, grants and large designation fundraising, and the access to services initiative area. He has a BS in accounting and business administration from Friends University and a MS in economic development from Eastern University. Most recently Lyle was coordinator for Renovaré, an internationally focused faith-based nonprofit that provides teaching on spiritual practices. His most recent board of directors involvement was with Pura Vida, a Colorado-based nonprofit that facilitates primary and secondary education opportunities in the highlands of western Guatemala.

With 25+ years of experience working in nonprofits as a program developer, manager, fundraiser, and volunteer, Lyle serves as the chief operating officer with United Way of Weld County, working on communications, grants and large designation fundraising, and the access to services initiative area. He has a BS in accounting and business administration from Friends University and a MS in economic development from Eastern University. Most recently Lyle was coordinator for Renovaré, an internationally focused faith-based nonprofit that provides teaching on spiritual practices. His most recent board of directors involvement was with Pura Vida, a Colorado-based nonprofit that facilitates primary and secondary education opportunities in the highlands of western Guatemala.

With over 25 years’ experience serving more vulnerable populations, has worked with the developmentally disabled, older adults, migrant farmworkers, families on public assistance, at-risk youth, households experiencing homelessness and individuals in the criminal justice system. A Colorado native, he was raised in Lamar, Colo. Ernest earned a BA in business administration and organizational management from Adams State College and later obtained a graduate degree in nonprofit management and leadership from Regis University. Most recently Ernest was the executive director for Jobs of Hope, a Greeley-based nonprofit organization providing housing and employment support to those recently released from incarceration and, before this, the operations manager at Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center.

With over 25 years’ experience serving more vulnerable populations, has worked with the developmentally disabled, older adults, migrant farmworkers, families on public assistance, at-risk youth, households experiencing homelessness and individuals in the criminal justice system. A Colorado native, he was raised in Lamar, Colo. Ernest earned a BA in business administration and organizational management from Adams State College and later obtained a graduate degree in nonprofit management and leadership from Regis University. Most recently Ernest was the executive director for Jobs of Hope, a Greeley-based nonprofit organization providing housing and employment support to those recently released from incarceration and, before this, the operations manager at Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center.

With an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in criminal justice from the University of Northern Colorado, Travis’s passion for youth and giving back to the community began over a decade ago. While working as a youth hockey coach at the Greeley Ice Haus, he served as a psychology intern with Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County. After quickly transitioning to clubhouse director and managing different locations around Weld County, Travis then served Boys & Girls Clubs in California and Colorado Springs. In 2018, he became the VP of marketing and engagement with Boys & Girls Clubs back in Weld County, leading fundraising events such as Elegant Night and Dancing with the Weld County Stars. Travis is eager to continue bringing Weld County citizens together for the common goal of building a better future.

With an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in criminal justice from the University of Northern Colorado, Travis’s passion for youth and giving back to the community began over a decade ago. While working as a youth hockey coach at the Greeley Ice Haus, he served as a psychology intern with Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County. After quickly transitioning to clubhouse director and managing different locations around Weld County, Travis then served Boys & Girls Clubs in California and Colorado Springs. In 2018, he became the VP of marketing and engagement with Boys & Girls Clubs back in Weld County, leading fundraising events such as Elegant Night and Dancing with the Weld County Stars. Travis is eager to continue bringing Weld County citizens together for the common goal of building a better future.