Board of Directors

Trish Thomas is a business growth expert providing integrated strategic and marketing consulting to companies globally. She serves on boards for the Better Business Bureau, the University of Denver Women's College, The Women's Wilderness Institute and Other Side of Everest Educational Foundation. A member of the American Mensa Society and the Institute of Management Consultants, Trish loves inspiring innovation and transformation both in the business community and in the non-profits she supports. Although her world today is dominated by board rooms, laptops, smartphones and airplanes, wilderness experiences were pivotal in shaping Trish into the person she is today and she loves leveraging TWWI to change the lives or girls and women for the better.

Gary is a Vice President for Vectra Bank of Colorado. Gary has over fourteen years experience working as an executive consultant helping Fortune 500 companies with their growth objectives, cost-benefit modeling and the development of business plans. He is a Rotarian, serving as a board member with his club and is involved as a volunteer with The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County. He was appointed a Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for his volunteer efforts related to outdoor recreation. Kentucky's highest civilian honor. Gary is an avid outdoor enthusiast whose interest includes mountain biking, skiing and triathlon. "I am inspired by the strong women in my life and believe the world needs many more. By being a board member I hope to help continue the great work TWWI has done and hope they can expand to reach many more women and girls."

Pamela is Founder and President of Argus Advisors, Inc., a multi-family office that works with high-net worth individuals managing their financial, charitable and philosophical goals. Pamela holds a Batchelor of Science in Accounting from George Mason University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Pamela started her career as a tax accountant at Arthur Andersen in Washington D.C. and then moved on to internal auditing at Burger King Headquarters before starting Argus Advisors, Inc. Pamela has a passion for the outdoors. Her interests include triathlons, telemark skiing, skate skiing and sailing. She lives in Louisville with her husband, Jim.

Erin has taught in a variety of schools in Denver that all have one thing in common: opportunities for real-world learning. Currently a teacher at The Denver School of Science and Technology, she teaches English and helps students develop authentic senior capstone projects. During college, she led multi-day backpacking, caving, climbing, and kayaking trips for the Gettysburg Recreational Adventure Board, an experience that was life-changing and led her to her current career. Erin is mentoring our Leeds College of Business Board Fellow. Other passions include reading, quilting, graphic design, triathlons, and hiking with her dog. Highlights of outdoor adventures usually include an annual cycling/camping trip and trying to pass for a competent tele skier!

Isabel McDevitt has over 12 years experience working in workforce development and social enterprises. She is the founder of two ventures employing homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals in the fields of pest management and biodiesel conversion. Most recently, Isabel is implementing a plan for the national expansion of the New York City-based Ready, Willing & Able transitional employment and housing program. Isabel moved to Boulder in 2006 with her husband, an elite Ironman triathlete, and has two children ages 2 and 4. Isabel is an active member of Social Venture Partners of Boulder County and an avid runner.

Whitney brings more than 15 years of experience in journalism, politics, activism and a range of nonprofit organizations focused on women's issues, youth advocacy and environment. Her work includes several years focused on innovative educational opportunities for "high risk" youth as part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Small Schools Initiative. Currently, she owns a small renewable energy business, designing and installing solar electric (PV) systems for homeowners and businesses throughout the state. Some of her other passions include mentoring teens, skate skiing, running, swimming, backpacking and tandem cycling with her husband. "I am inspired to be a TWWI board member because the culture is only as strong as its women, and the world is only as peaceful as the individual lives of all its people."

Susan works for CLC and is responsible for business development in the Rocky Mountain region. Before joining CLC, Susan served as president & CEO of the Brighton Economic Development Corporation. While she was in this capacity, Brighton was recognized by USA Today and the Gadberry Group as one of the seven most notable high growth communities in the United States. Prior to that, she worked with DIA from ground breaking to completion. Susan spent ten years with the DIA Partnership working to develop the area around the new airport. During her tenure in economic development, Susan helped companies make new investments in Colorado including L'Oreal, CAE Aviation Services and Boeing Aerospace as well as new retail and hotel projects throughout the Northeast quadrant of metro Denver.
Stanton holds memberships with ULI, NAIOP and ICSC and is a board member for the Metro North Chamber of Commerce. She is a former president of the Economic Developers Council of Colorado - a statewide organization representing over 100 cities and counties throughout Colorado.