Board of Directors
Sue Gillies - President
Leia McKinnon - President Emeritus
Jen Allen - Vice President
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-gillies-2ba573a/
With ACMP Since: 2023
School(s)/Degree(s): BA Sociology & Linguistics (Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia), BAppSci Speech Pathology (Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia), MBA (University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia)
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia…. I’ve lived in Denver for 24 years, so I consider it home, too!
Favorite thing about Colorado: Its beauty
Favorite food: Sashimi…..and ginger chocolates
Words to live by: "The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence."
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Jen Allen - Vice President
Leia McKinnon - President Emeritus
Jen Allen - Vice President
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenallen23/
With ACMP Since: 2023
School(s)/Degree(s): Northwestern University: MS, Learning & Organizational Change / University of Wisconsin-Madison: BA, Communication Arts
Hometown: Moved around a bit - my longest stint was in Chicago for 15 years
Favorite thing about Colorado: Enjoying mountain activities (hiking, camping, hot springs, small town exploring, skiing, etc.), and sunshine (especially in the winter!)
Favorite food: Depends on my mood, but I'll never turn down a cinnamon roll or charcuterie board
Words to live by: "When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen - There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly."
- Patrick Overton
Leia McKinnon - President Emeritus
Leia McKinnon - President Emeritus
Leia McKinnon - President Emeritus
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leia-mckinnon-8a89418/
With ACMP Since: 2012
School(s)/Degree(s): Baylor University - BBA
Hometown: Kerrville, Texas
Favorite thing about Colorado: 300+ days of sunshine and all the outdoor activities this great state has to offer.
Favorite food: Sushi
Words to live by: You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequence of your choice.
Alyssa Towns - Communications
Emily Laurinec-Studer - Treasurer
Alyssa Towns - Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssatowns/
With ACMP Since: 2021
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Hometown: Thornton, CO
Favorite thing about Colorado: Nothing compares to a Colorado summer! I love going for a moderate hike and heading to a brewery afterward.
Favorite food: It depends on the day, but I seldom turn down fries, especially sweet potato fries!
Words to live by: Time is the only thing we can never get back in life. Spend it wisely!
Teri Clough - Governance
Emily Laurinec-Studer - Treasurer
Alyssa Towns - Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresaclough/
With ACMP Since: 2021
School(s)/Degree(s): Graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Journalism/Advertising
Hometown: Originally, Fairmont, WV – Go Mountaineers! But now, Highlands Ranch and a proud Colorado transplant for 25 years
Favorite thing about Colorado: Something to do outdoors in every season – Snowshoeing to hiking to biking to paddle boarding. Never get tired of being outdoors!
Favorite food: Thai or Italian and any new recipe I can find and try out.
Words to live by: "We’re here to put a dent in the universe," by Steve Jobs and "Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness. Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity," by Brene Brown. It takes truth and courage to have an incredible impact together.
Emily Laurinec-Studer - Treasurer
Emily Laurinec-Studer - Treasurer
Emily Laurinec-Studer - Treasurer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaurinecstuder/
With ACMP Since: 2024
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Denver - Bachelors in Psychology
Hometown: Steamboat Springs, CO
Favorite thing about Colorado: All of the outdoor activities (camping, skiing, paddle boarding) and beautiful scenery!
Favorite food: Sweet - a croissant. Savory - a burger.
Words to live by: "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right."
- Henry Ford
Georgina Kolber Albert - Secretary
Georgina Kolber Albert - Secretary
Georgina Kolber Albert - Secretary
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-kolber-albert-51933015/
With ACMP Since: 2021
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Colorado, Boulder: MA, Art History; BA, Psychology
Hometown: Mamaroneck, NY
Favorite thing about Colorado: Sunshine and the mountains
Favorite food: That’s tough. In one hand pizza, in the other hand, Thai curry.
Words to live by: I’m guided by many wise minds, but at my core I try my best to keep moving forward while staying true to myself.
Carolyn Jane Campbell - Programming
Georgina Kolber Albert - Secretary
Georgina Kolber Albert - Secretary
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-jane-campbell/
With ACMP Since: 2022
School(s)/Degree(s): San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance and The University of Arizona Global, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management and Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Campbell, California
> Denver, Colorado
Favorite thing about Colorado: Snow and sunshine
Favorite food: Tacos!
Words to live by: If it messes with your chill, it's not for you.
Greg Soffe - Membership
Georgina Kolber Albert - Secretary
Greg Soffe - Membership
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsoffe/
With ACMP Since: 2024
School(s)/Degree(s): Colorado State University, M.Ed. Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change; University of Delaware, BA Sociology
Hometown: Rocky Point, NY
Favorite thing about Colorado: Sunsets over the mountains and endless outdoor activities
Favorite food: Just about any kind of Italian food
Words to live by: The best things in life aren't things.
Holly Betts Piturro - Member at Large
https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-betts-piturro-4b32426/
With ACMP Since: 2024
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Colorado - Bachelor's in International Business
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Favorite thing about Colorado: Balance of mountains and city living
Favorite food: Freshly picked local greens
Words to live by: "I get to"...fill in the blanks with anything in life.