Board of Directors
Jen Allen - President
Puja Mehta - Vice President
Puja Mehta - 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
Puja Mehta - Vice President
Puja Mehta - Vice President
Puja Mehta - Vice President
https://www.linkedin.com/in/puja-mehta-innovation/
With ACMP Since: 2025
School(s)/Degree(s): Babson College, BS in Business and Economics; University of Michigan Ross School of Business, MBA (Healthcare focus)
Hometown: Acton, MA
Favorite thing about Colorado: The outdoors!
Favorite food: Breakfast burritos
Words to live by: When there are so many things you can be in this world, it takes a lot of courage to be yourself
Brandy Newman - Communications
Emily Laurinec-Studer - Treasurer
Brandy Newman - Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-newman/
With ACMP Since: 2025
School(s)/Degree(s): Metropolitan State University of Denver, BS Social Work; Art institute of Colorado, BA Interior Design; University of Denver, MA Organizational Communications with a certificate in Organizational Development; PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner.
Hometown: Buffalo, WY
Favorite thing about Colorado: The multitude of outdoor activities and events available, diverse landscapes across the state to explore, and the people I've connected with.
Favorite food: All the tacos!
Words to live by: "Just one person can make a difference. Together we can make an impact.”
Gina Aloe - Governance
Emily Laurinec-Studer - Treasurer
Brandy Newman - Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaaloe/
With ACMP Since: 2024
School(s)/Degree(s): MBA, Human Resource Management, University of Phoenix and BA Communications, UC Davis
Hometown: Rocklin, CA
Favorite thing about Colorado: Mountains, hiking, food, so much to explore!
Favorite food: Tacos
Words to live by:
"Optimism is my strategy—especially when the path forward is uncertain. "
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
Cheri M. McKee - Secretary
Cheri M. McKee - Secretary
Cheri M. McKee - Secretary
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-m-mckee/
With ACMP Since: 2024
School(s)/Degree(s): Chicago School of Professional Psychology, MA Industrial / Organizational Psychology,| St. Mary's University (Winona, MN), BA Psychology
Hometown: Farm girl from North-East Iowa
Favorite thing about Colorado: The mountains, alpine lakes and climate
Favorite food: I enjoy whole foods. Example, whenever we go to the store, blueberries, avocados, arugula, and cucumbers are in the cart. Mediterranean cuisine makes me happy.
Words to live by: 3 C's of Life: Choice, Chance, and Change. You must make a choice, to take a chance, if you want anything in life to change.
Nicole Emery - Programming
Cheri M. McKee - Secretary
Cheri M. McKee - Secretary
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleemery/
With ACMP Since: 2025
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Colorado, Boulder B.A. in Communication
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
Favorite thing about Colorado: Park culture is pretty amazing. National, state, city. Denver has more city parks than any city in the country and we make good use of them. Not many places do parks like Colorado.
Favorite food: Ice Cream
Words to live by: Clarity is kindness. Stay hydrated. Always assume positive intent. Don't forget to wear sunscreen.
Greg Soffe - Membership
Cheri M. McKee - 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.
Michelle Kissler - Technology
Holly Betts Piturro - Member at Large
Holly Betts Piturro - Member at Large
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-kissler-pmp-shrm-cp-ccmp-9722b611/
With ACMP Since: 2023
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - B.S. in Business Administration with a dual emphases in Marketing and Management. Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Society of Human Resources - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); ACMP - CCMP
Hometown: Bennett, CO
Favorite thing about Colorado: It’s home sweet home. I love the altitude, dry climate, variety of landscape, and green chili.
Favorite food: Yes. I’m a super foodie. So I love trying everything! If I have to choose I suppose I would say Mediterranean food or Mexican food.
Words to live by: "Progress over perfection.”
Holly Betts Piturro - Member at Large
Holly Betts Piturro - Member at Large
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.
Sue Gillies - President Emeritus
Holly Betts Piturro - Member at Large
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),
CCMP
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia….and I’ve lived in Denver for 24 years, so I consider it to be home too!
Favorite thing about Colorado: It’s 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