Will Kropp, MPA, Executive Director 303-449-0177 x203, will@myparentingplace.org
Having worked in human services and nonprofit administration for over 15 years, Will came to Parenting Place in 2009. Previously, he was the Executive Director/CEO of CCRES, Inc., an organization supporting families with children on the autism spectrum. Will is active in the following organizations:
• Chair, Metro Denver Strategic Collaboration Initiative, Rose Community Foundation
• Board of Directors, Family Resource Center Association (FRCA)
• Advisory Council, Early Childhood Council of Boulder County (ECCBC)
Louise Haimowitz, LCSW, Director of Clinical & Educational Services 303-449-0177 x201, louise@myparentingplace.org
Louise joined the staff at Parenting Place in 2007. She oversees parent support groups, counseling services and parenting education. Prior to working with Parenting Place, Louise worked with families in a number of different settings, i.e. she counseled high risk prenatal and postpartum parents through the Mental Health Center’s Community Infant Program, served as the Clinical Director of the Women’s Recovery Center at Boulder Memorial Hospital, and is Certified Bradley Childbirth Educator. She has been a licensed psychotherapist since 1985.
Celeste Reyes, Director of Health & Basic Needs Programs 303-449-0177 x202, celeste@myparentingplace.org
Celeste previously worked as a fourth grade elementary school teacher. As a family advocate she assists people with things such as the food pantry, donation closet, energy assistance, insurance assistance, and referrals to community resources and services. Celeste is an active member of the READ organization.
Sue Schnitzer, Director of Operations & Volunteer Coordinator 303-449-0177 x0, sue@myparentingplace.org
Sue is an award winning children’s musician and songwriter who performs throughout Colorado and surrounding states. She attended Parenting Place playgroups with her children (now 17 and 18) in the mid-1990′s. Sue joined Parenting Place in 2010, and sings with various groups each month.
Becky Aamot, MSW, Colorado Bright Beginnings Program 303-449-0177 x205, becky@myparentingplace.org
Kimberly DeGraff, Foundation and Government Development, Childcare Coordinator 303-449-0177 x207, kimberly@myparentingplace.org
Kimberly wears two hats at Parenting Place. She has been writing grants for 5 years. She has also been Parenting Place’s Children’s Program Coordinator since 2009. Kimberly has worked with children in many different capacities for the past 24 years. She has a teenage son and a daughter, Charlotte, who is one of Parenting Place’s mascots. In her free time Kimberly enjoys biking, sking and yoga as well as reading and travel.
Maya Vigil, MNM, Latino Family Advocate 303-449-0177 x204, maya@myparentingplace.org
Maya has been working in the nonprofit field for 8 years with various organizations who empower Latinos. She is the mother of a four year old daughter and loves to teach Zumba.
Mahala Evans, Development Officer 303-449-0177 x206, mahala@myparentingplace.org
Mahala has been fundraising for non-profit organizations for over ten years. She recently relocated back to Colorado, her native state, with her husband and their two daughters (ages 3 & 5). Mahala will build on Parenting Places’ existing relationships as well as grow individual and corporate support for our organization.
Melanie Malaspina, Group Facilitator, Data Entry, Children’s Activities 303-449-0177 x208, melanie@myparentingplace.org
Mercy Manresa, Group Facilitator, Broomfield, mercy@myparentingplace.org
