Our People

J.R. earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut with a major in economics. He has worked in the financial field as a financial analyst and has an extensive background in working with youth previously as an Executive Director for a 501c3 non-profit organization and was instrumental in growing the program. He has worked as a volunteer in schools working with students, providing additional academic work on reading comprehension, writing, math skills and special projects. As a volunteer coach, J.R. has a passion to help develop the overall well being of kids and has been able to bridge the gap with numerous community organizations to provide programming to youth throughout the state of Colorado.

Gaby is a recent graduate from the University of Florida, with degrees in Political Science and Sustainability Studies. Her passion for outdoor education stems from a blend of her natural admiration for the outdoors, as well as understanding that education is one of the most important factors in addressing poverty. Her new approach to tackling tough environmental issues is through inspiration rather than focusing on negative statistics. She recently moved to Colorado and enjoys backpacking, hammocking, and checking out new spots within the state!

Pamela is the CEO of Always Ready Hauling, which was founded in 1997. As a successful business owner, she is passionate about ensuring that young women understand that their dreams can be realized as well. She spent the first part of her professional life as small business owner; during this time she was able to help other minority business owners start their businesses as well. She continues to serves as a mentor and takes great pleasure in helping others realize their potential. Recognizing the potential and passion teens have to become leaders, she is enthusiastic about the opportunity to support young girls through the Nizhoni Program. As a mother of two, she hopes to use her experience and love of working with young people to inspire the next generation to make a difference in the world. Her desire to empower at risk youth led her to the program that she is currently in. Pamela is passionate about horses and focused on providing youth and teen girls with life enhancing skills through equestrian training.