Board of Directors

Rose has over 18 years experience working in health care and non-profit management and administration. She has served as Assistant Administrator at Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Stroke Association and Director of Lutheran Medical Center's Hospice Program. She has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado. An avid yoga practitioner, she is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance and has been teaching for the past four years in various non-profit organizations. Her interests include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and gardening.

Penny is a project manager for Boulder Housing Partners.  She is working on affordable housing issues in the city of Boulder. She is a graduate of Colorado College and University of Denver School of Business Administration. She worked for the Colorado Outward Bound School for 10 years as an Instructor, Course Director, and then as Program Director of the Health and Human Services program.  Penny has served on the Board of Boulder Valley Women's Health Center for 5 years, most recently as the Board President. She is the proud mother of two teenage boys and enjoys getting outside for a variety of adventures and activities. "I am inspired to be a women's wilderness board member because supporting strong girls and strong women will lead to a better world! And because we have fun!" 

Barbara holds Masters Degrees in both American history and Finance, and has over 25 years experience working in independent and international schools. She has been the Assistant Director of the Middle School at Kent Denver, the Head of International University High School, and most recently, the Curriculum Coordinator at the American School in London. She is the trustee of a small educational foundation, and she loves outdoor activities such as golf, bicycling and snowshoeing. "I am inspired to be a Women's Wilderness Institute board member by the girl-centric, uniqueness, insightfulness, and power of the focus and program. And, by the exceptional skills and knowledge of TWWI's staff."

Patty is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, with a degree in Business Administration. She has worked for over 10 years in Human Resources and currently serves as Regional Director of Human Resources for Panda Restaurant Group.  She has been a community volunteer for many organizations, including The Women's Wilderness Institute, since moving to Colorado in 1999. An aspiring outdoorswoman, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and skiing.

A lobbyist and principal for Aponte and Busam Public Affairs. She has significant political experience working as Legislative Chair for the Colorado Association of Medical Services, Colorado Managed Care Contractors and the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Case Manager Society of America. Ms. Busam was also successful passing prosthetic parity legislation (first in the country) for the Colorado Coalition for Working Amputees. 

Linda has over 20 years of for-profit and non-profit experience in management assistance, including many years as Director of Consulting Services for the Community Resource Center. She holds a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management. A resident of Colorado for the last 30 years, Linda teaches for the Nonprofit Certification program at Metropolitan State College and is currently a board member of the Rocky Mountain Tourette Syndrome Association, and a member of the National Network of Grantmakers and the National Alliance for Nonprofit Management. "I'm inspired to be a TWWI board member because the richness of thought, experience, compassion, and commitment of the others involved."

Tracey has a degree in economics from the University of Colorado and has worked in advertising and marketing for 20 years, where she has had the opportunity to work with many sports and outdoor manufacturers, in addition to special interest groups. She has volunteered in various capacities for both Outward Bound and The Nature Conservancy of Minnesota. Currently, she does consulting with English and Associates, a marketing firm in Boulder, where she lives with her husband and two boys.  

Ellen has worked for more than 30 years in both public and private schools in the roles of teacher, staff development specialist, principal, parent volunteer and board member. With Masters Degrees in Psychology and Administration from the University of Colorado, Ellen has also volunteered for the Rape Crisis team, e-town and BeadforLife. Being outdoors daily enriches and provides perspective to her life with two teenagers, two dogs, and her husband. "I am proud to be a TWWI board member because our courses offer a critically needed opportunity for girls and women to connect with themselves, each other, and wilderness. We all need time to stop to listen, to grow, and to shine forward."

Carol is Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Seagate Technology. She's passionate about using nature as a classroom to help others reach their full potential and be more effective in all aspects of their lives. She serves on the Women'sVision Foundation Board and was President of the Foothills United Way Board. She holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Communications, both from the University of Denver. She is the parent of two adult children who have both embarked on successful career journeys of their own. "I am inspired to be a TWWI board member because the wilderness inspires us to be our best, to connect deeply with ourselves the earth with our essence. We help women and girls access this powerful pearl. What could be more important?"

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."

Peter has been a Colorado attorney since 1986. He also has a technical background in water quality hydrology and environmental conservation dating back to the 1970's. He has been legal advisor to numerous local government boards, and has also served on several governmental and non-profit boards and committees. He is active with the Colorado Mountain Club, leading hiking and ski trips, also serving on the CMC State Board, and Boulder Group Council. He also serves as an instructor of outdoor recreational skills classes and mountain leadership. He has been a part-time commercial whitewater raft guide since 2003. "I am inspired to be a TWWI board member because the world needs more strong, grounded women."

Kristi has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. She left the engineering field after 13 years to spend time volunteering for Big Brother/Big Sisters of Colorado, the I Have a Dream Foundation, and the Community Foundation Serving Boulder County, and raising her now five year old daughter. "I am inspired to be a TWWI board member because the voice of women and girls is critical to the establishment of a more peaceful harmonious world."

Whitney brings more than15 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."

Peggy began the Denver interior design firm of Robbins Weiner Design over 17 years ago, specializing in custom residential design projects throughout Colorado. She has a special interest in promoting environmentally responsible design solutions. She has been a volunteer for TWWI and is the mother of a girls' course graduate. She has been an active volunteer for several historic restoration community projects. Her interests include hiking, crosscountry skiing, painting and photography. "I am inspired to be a Women's Wilderness board member because our mission is powerful, healing, and a joyful opportunity to help bring into our greater community."