Staff

Part Time Staff:

2

Full Time Staff:

25

Contract Staff:

0

Volunteers Annually:

49

Retention Rate:

90%

James Gillespie, CEO/Executive Director
Start Date: 2019

James Gillespie joined the Gateway family in 2019. He brings a strong nonprofit background to Gateway, specializing in fund development, program creation and evaluation, advocacy and systems change.

Jeneen Klippel, Director of Development & Public Relations
Start Date: 1990

Jeneen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Journalism. Her expertise is in public speaking, training, writing, special event planning and volunteer management.

Coleen Samuels, Manager of Finance and Human Resources
Start Date: 2016

Coleen brings 20 years of business operations and leadership experience. She holds a Bachelor of Business and is responsible for managing the financial, operational and human resource functions of the organization.

Jen Standoff, Residential Director
Start Date: 2018

Jen's expertise is in trauma informed care, crisis case management, case management, advocacy, and leadership.

Leah Raulerson, Nonresidential Program Director and Adult Counselor
Start Date: 2016

Leah is a trauma recovery therapist trained in expressive arts therapies and somatic counseling, supervision, and telemental health.

Veronica Raygoza, Director of Court Advocacy Program
Start Date: 2015

Veronica has 18 years experience serving families in need and five years specifically advocating for victims of domestic violence.

Michelle McKay, Child Counselor and Manager of Special Projects
Start Date: 2001

Michelle's background is in counseling and mentoring children who have been affected by Domestic Violence. She facilitates Children and Parenting Groups to support safety and healing in families. As the Manager Of Special Projects, Michelle is responsible for the implementation of agency-specific special projects.

Boards

Board Type:

Local

Meetings per Year:

10

Term Length:

1

Term Limit:

0

Total # of Board Members:

9

Clients on Board:

Yes

# of Client Board Members:

9

Board Demographics:

Female:

7

Male:

2

Black or African American:

1

Asian:

2

White:

6

Average Number of Years Current Board Members Have Served on Board

5

Attendance Percentage for Board Meetings

66%

Percentage of Board Members that Contribute Dollars

100%

Percentage of Board Members that Contribute In-Kind

100%

Percentage of Board Members that have Completeted the Colorado Secretary of State's Nonprofit Board Member Course:

0%

Nonprofit completed the Colorado Nonprofit Association's Excellence in Principles & Practices Recognition Program?

Yes

Committees

By-Laws
Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts
Finance & Administration
Human Resources / Personnel & Finance & Marketing & Nominating & By-laws
Special Events (Golf Tournament