August 21, 2024 DENVER – Girls Inc. of Metro Denver announced the appointment of its new board officers and five incoming directors to the board. Cori Streetman, Barefoot PR, will end her term as board chair and will be succeeded by Laura Mersmann, Burns & McDonnell.
The executive board officers are as follows:
Laura Mersmann, Board Chair
Senior Electrical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell
Jackie Devine, Incoming Chair
Director of Community Outreach Alpine Bank
Dexter Metcalfe, Treasurer
Partner, KPMG LLP
Simone D. Ross, Secretary
CEO, Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Cori Streetman, Past Chair
Co-Founder & CEO, Barefoot PR
“Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is grateful for the leadership of Cori Streetman. She has been a trusted partner, leader, and board member, and we are honored to have her continue as past chair and guide our organization through a strategic planning process. We look forward to welcoming Laura Mersmann as the new board chair. Laura’s background and hands-on approach to our program support will continue to elevate girls in STEM and underrepresented careers.” Kayla Garcia, President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
The new board members joining the board of directors are as follows:
Kate Barton
Chief External Affairs Officer & Managing Partner, Downtown Denver Partnership
Lulu Lantzy
Chief Activation Officer, Auraria Higher Education Campus
Julie Lerner
President, PX Consulting
Nicole Marquez
VP, Community Development Relationship Manager, Huntington Bank
Gordon Trujillo
Vice President – Head of Learning & Development, DaVita
“We are thrilled to welcome our new directors to serve on the board of Girls Inc. of Metro Denver. Each board member brings diverse experiences and perspectives and will add tremendous value to ensure all girls succeed. We are excited for the leadership of this dedicated group of civic leaders helping to guide our mission and amplify our impact in the community.” Kayla Garcia, President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
See full list of board members here.