Lori Smith
President – (EHS) Past Head Start Parent
Principal, Alamosa Elementary
*Local Business
Teresa Felix
Vice President – (EHS) Early Learning
Regional Director, Otero Junior College –
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
*Early Care and Education Provider
Kristin Steed
Secretary – (EHS) Early Learning
Retired Principal, Marsh Elementary
*School District
Rose Maestas
Treasurer – (EHS) Fiscal Experience
Community Member
Laurie Rivera
Department of Human Services
Deputy Director
*Local Government Representative
Carol Chrysler
(EHS) Mental Health, Owner, Alta Art Therapy
*Mental Health Care
Mikaelah Kuenhold
San Luis Valley Health – Referrals
*Health Care
Augusto Basterrechea
Colorado Workforce Center – Monte Vista
*Parent of Children 5 Years or Younger and
*Resource & Referral Agency
Debora Black
SLV Life Center
Director
*Family Support and Parent Education Services
Eric Stephenson, Atty
Colorado Legal Services
*Legal Representative
Dee Kessler
Regional Health Connector for the San Luis Valley
*Resource & Referral Agency
Ty Coleman
Alamosa City Mayor / Rio Grande Savings & Loan
*Local Government Representative