MeetOur People

Get to know our staff and Board of Directors! 

Our Staff

Stephanie Horton
Executive Director
stephanie@forgeevolution.org
Rubin Benford
Program Manager
rubin@forgeevolution.org
Randee Thomas, LPC
Clinical Supervisor
bhs@forgeevolution.org
Mackenzie Wagner
Community Engagement Coordinator
mackenzie@forgeevolution.org
Dawn Luttrell
Case Manager
dawn@forgeevolution.org
Kaitlyn Sheridan
Program Coordinator
kaitlyn@forgeevolution.org

Our Board of Directors

Laura Lyman
Chair
Joshua Wolff
Treasurer
Barbara Myrick
Vice Chair
Braeden Bowers
Member at Large
Christine Lagle
Secretary
Dominique Thompson
Member at Large

Interested in getting on the Board?

Forge Evolution is looking to add 2 – 3 additional board members in 2026. We encourage those with a passion for youth and from behavioral health, development/wealth management, and educational industries to apply!

Responsibilites:

  1. Understand your role: We ask our board members to serve for a minimum of 2 years and to be knowledgeable about our organization’s mission, goals, and strategy.
  2. Attend meetings: Our board meets in person on the fourth Monday of every month, prepared to actively participate in discussions and decision-making.
  3. Support fundraising efforts: Board members should be willing to support fundraising efforts by helping to identify and cultivate donors.
  4. Engage with stakeholders: Our board members engage with our organization’s stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners. This includes working with our Executive Director to build relationships and partnerships that support our mission. 

Recommended qualifications:

  • Passion and experience serving Colorado’s youth
  • Minimum one term of Board of director experience

Looking to apply?

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Laura Lyman, Board Chair, at lauralyman@alpinebank.com.

Got questions?

Please reach out to our Executive Director, Stephanie Horton, at stephanie@forgeevolution.org

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