Staff
Colleen King, Director of Operations
Colleen King has worked with a variety of both new and established nonprofit organizations, both locally and internationally. Ms. King was responsible for all foundation activities at the inception of both the Brett Family Foundation and The Hanna Andersson Children's Foundation (a corporate foundation). During her time with the Brett Family Foundation she not only assisted in the startup of a progressive public policy institute but was also Co-Director of the Catalog for Giving of Boulder County which raised over $70,000 within the 1st 6 months after release for nonprofits working with disadvantaged youth. Ms. King holds a BA in Environmental Analysis and Policy from Boston University and spent a year abroad studying Global Ecology with the International Honors Program. She spent two years living in China and Hong Kong and volunteering with G.I.V.E.S. (Guangdong International Volunteer Expatriate Service) and Crossroads International - Hong Kong. She is committed to furthering the work of non-profits and encouraging philanthropy and volunteerism within her community.
Katie Doyle Myers, Director of Programs
Katie Doyle Myers brings a background of education and service learning to the Philanthropiece staff. After spending a decade in the classroom, primarily teaching Spanish, Ms. Myers became the Communications Manager for Global Works, a small Boulder-based business founded in 1990 that focuses on meaningful community service and authentic cultural exchange programs for students. Ms. Myers’ relationship with Global Works began as a trip leader when she journeyed with students to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Spain. Ms. Myers holds an MA in Contemplative Education from Naropa University. After graduating with her MA, she was an Adjunct Faculty member in Naropa’s MA Contemplative Education program, teaching online the online classes “Compassion in Teaching,” and “Emotional Roots of Development.” In addition, Ms. Myers holds a BA in Spanish and Communications Studies from The College of Wooster. Ms. Myers is passionate about seeking conscious and responsible ways to connect and collaborate with the people of communities world-wide.
Jordan Bailey, Field Coordinator
Jordan Bailey comes to Philanthropiece with experience working in community development both domestically and internationally. From 2005-2007, Mr. Bailey served in the Peace Corps in rural Ecuador. During that time, he managed 200 students, teaching subjects ranging from Environmental Education to English. He also implemented a number of projects including a trash management project and a community tree nursery. Back from Latin America, Mr. Bailey developed and conducted English classes for Non-Native English speakers in Snowmass, CO. He also organized and completed a solo 1,000 Mile Bike Expedition from Aspen, CO to Banning, CA to raise money for Camp del Corazon. During his 10 month tenure as the Philanthropiece Community Liaison in Baja, Mr. Bailey worked closely with the community on a variety of Philanthropiece programs, such as the health initiatives and English classes, and he became the local baseball coach to a group of 10-14 year old boys. Through his many years of volunteerism he has discovered a grander meaning to what sustainable community development entails. He is extremely passionate to offer his skills in an effective and healthy manner to help serve those who want a positive change in their lives.
Community Liaison
Roxanne Eclevia, Community Advocate, Chajul, Guatemala
Roxanne Eclevia first explored her passion for international dev
elopment and social justice issues serving with the Peace Corps in Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala. During her time as a Municipal Development Advisor, Ms. Eclevia worked with the mayor to improve the quality of services provided by the Municipal Women’s Office and to promote citizen participation in local government. In addition to training the leaders of the mayor’s office, she formed seven women’s groups in surrounding rural villages to introduce ideas related to human rights and personal empowerment. Ms. Eclevia also collaborated with local schools and city council groups to educate the community about the functions of government and the importance of including traditionally marginalized groups in Nueva Santa Rosa’s decision-making process. She is looking forward to applying the technical and cultural knowledge she gained in Nueva Santa Rosa to her work as a Community Advocate in Chajul. Ms. Eclevia graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from California State University, Long Beach, and earned her J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas.
Chris Cottle, Community Liaison, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja, Mexico (through May 2012)
Following his graduation from the University of Colorado with a BA in History in 2006, Mr. Cottle moved to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala for one year to work and volunteer with an NGO based in La Parroquia de San Lucas. He worked closely with local project managers on a variety of projects ranging from potable water projects, land redistribution, community planning, and picking coffee. This experience sparked his interest in international development and raised his awareness to the extensive international network of people working to help people live happier lives based on locally defined values. Mr. Cottle learned the importance of being a responsible member of the ever-shrinking global community, and working side by side our international neighbors. In 2010 he graduated from the Joseph Korbel School of International Studies, at the University of Denver, with a Masters in International Development and concentrations in Conflict Resolution and Communications. During his studies, he was able to continue working with the people of Latin America through his internship with the Denver Justice and Peace Committee by working for social justice and human rights in Latin America. Mr. Cottle is excited to put his skills and experience to work with the people and communities of La Laguna de San Ignacio, and Philanthropiece.
