Our Team

Meet the dedicated team driving positive change at Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.

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Our President & CEO

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Our President & CEO

Kayla Garcia is the President and CEO of Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Kayla brings more than ten years of experience in the nonprofit, business, and philanthropic community.

Prior to joining Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, Kayla served as the director of community affairs at Molson Coors Beverage Company. She led community partnership and investment strategy for Colorado and social impact programs for the North America. Prior, Kayla served in leadership roles at Mile High United Way and Denver Inner City Parish. Kayla is committed to serving the Denver Metro community, ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to thrive.

Senior Leadership

Daphne Brookens, Vice President of Finance & Operations
Sarah McGill, Director of College Success
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Destinee Perkins, Senior Director of Programs
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Haley Shilts, Vice President of Development & External Relations
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Dr. Blair Zaid, PhD, Director of Career Success Programs

STAFF

Joseline Armendariz, Front Desk Receptionist (PM)
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Adonia Arteaga, Manager of Training, Evaluation & Curriculum
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Skylar Boyce, Manager of Elementary School Programs
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Yazmin Castillo, Development Coordinator
Maggie Compagnoni, Volunteer & Special Events Assistant
CeJay Davis, Career Success Facilitator
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Amber Garza, Front Desk Receptionist (AM)
Briana Gonzales, Manager of Volunteer Programs
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Amariah Jean-Baptiste, Teen Program Coordinator
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Liscenia Jimenez-Chino, College Success Educator
Paulina Herrera-Prado, STEM Educator
Luz Navarrete, LCSW, Mental Health Counselor
Crystal Noonan, Bookkeeper
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Rosemary O'Connor, Elementary School Community Educator
Jeysel Orellana, Elementary School Community Educator
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Mandi Pacheco, Manager of Operations
Miarri Phillips, Middle School Educator
Trina Ramos, Elementary School Community Educator
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Angel Shabazz, Senior Manager of Center Programs
Yaneli Solis-Luna, Advocacy Educator
Aimee Stitt, Manager of Development
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Erika Taylor, Career Readiness Coordinator
Emma Zimmerman, Middle School Educator
Jennifer Hashem-Ip, Manager of Marketing and Communications
Tanu Deodhar, Manager of Accounting

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