Staff
Our staff consists of one full time unpaid staff member, one full time employee, and a handful of hourly employees. We are a small, but mighty group. All UpaDowna staff have made their way up the ranks by starting as a program participant, dedicated volunteer, then staff member. Here at UpaDowna, we value quality relationships with our staff before quality resumes.
badassadors
Badassador- (noun), a person who is “bad ass” and an ambassador at the same time. These folks have shown their dedication to our organization day in and day out. We couldn’t do what we do without them!
John Ferris-The guy behind the Yeti! UpaDowna logo designer, website builder, participant, volunteer, board member and donor.
Robert Mitchell- There from the start, co-founder, gear-reviewer, stud volunteer
Dana Adoretti- A friend till the end. Former board chair, rock-star volunteer
Ryan Ross- Former Programs Director, Virginia-based UpaDowna leader
Leah Schrag- Grant-writing, money-finding, volunteer Director of Development
Luke Richey- the UpaDowna version of Superman
Heather Boyd- Registration Maven
Terrence Smith- Annual donor, dedicated volunteer, Harbormaster
Andy Brinkman- All star photographer & Belay Volunteer
Board members
Board members decide how UpaDowna allocates its funds, which programs are funded, and when. Our all volunteer board is made up of a diverse cross section of business professionals in Colorado Springs and has a 100% donation rate.
Isidro Santos- Board Chair
Sean Warner- Co-chair
Tammy Willocks- Treasuer
Melissa Archibald
Steve Ogle
Lori McGinnis