Meet the Team

Private Consultations, Grant Writing, Development, Fundraising, Big Ideas, Connection Queen

Cato Kraft (she/her) is a rural changemaker, systems thinker, and nonprofit leader rooted in the belief that community is built through collaboration, courage, and a little bit of grit. As Executive Director of the Estes Nonprofit Network, she works across sectors to strengthen the Estes Valley nonprofit industry and elevate its role in economic and civic life.

Cato was named a 2025 Colorado Governor’s Fellow, recognized as one of BizWest’s Northern Colorado 40 Under 40 and NoCo Style Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Next Generation Professionals, and was part of the inaugural class of the Estes Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Impact. She has been nominated as a Woman of Distinction in Nonprofits and serves on numerous committees across Larimer County and Colorado that support nonprofit growth, rural development, and philanthropic innovation.

Her work is grounded in one guiding question: how can we build power with, not over? A self-proclaimed millennial who loves avocado toast with a heaping side of equal rights, Cato meets complexity with humor and hard truths — bringing strategy, grit, and heart to every table she joins.

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Outside of work, Cato loves spending time with her husband, Denali, and their dog, Millie, at their mountain home in Glen Haven and pretending their deck is a Hawaiian beach.

Lending Library Contact, Donor Tracking, Office Management, Org Historian and Anchor

“I was a member of a nonprofit summer theatre troupe in downtown Niagara Falls as a kid. After each performance, we would go and ‘pass the hat.’ I consider that to be my first foray into fundraising. Who can resist a ten-year-old with a sparkly top hat? I’m still a fundraiser, a volunteer, a donor, and I’m raising my family to believe that philanthropy is a family affair. You’re never too young (or old) to get involved.”

Alison’s introduction to Estes Valley nonprofits began in 2000 through her work with Hobert Office Services. After a brief 13-year break to be a stay-at-home mom, and a quick move to Maine and back, Alison was fortunate enough to begin working with the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC)  in the fall of 2015. Her time with the Estes Nonprofit Network (formerly EPNRC) has been continually inspiring. She believes there is always more to do and more to learn. “Life in Estes Park is lovely, and I am so grateful to be a part of this community.”

Communications, Program Management, Whiteboards!, Planned Giving Enthusiast 

I have a long family history in Estes Park and am grateful to the generations before me that planted good seeds in this town. It feels wonderful to work together with, support, and promote the people and organizations working hard in this community. I am interested in a healthy and vibrant Estes Valley for me and my grandkids.

My strengths are in program management and marketing. I do the e-newsletter, update the website, and create graphics for the events and programs. I love to write; I connect with member organizations to create regular spotlights on the work of local nonprofits and the issues that affect them. Kinda my Barbara Walters moment.

Fun Fact: I am working on a historical fiction that takes place in Estes Park between 1905-1912.

With an undergraduate degree in Theatre Management & Production and a master’s degree in Organizational Management & Corporate Culture, Jana helps companies get clarity around where they need to go and the confidence to find the right path to get there.

​She has more than a decade of experience in coaching executives, business owners, and graduate students with an outcome-based philosophy. Jana also teaches a broad suite of corporate training subjects and has facilitated strategic planning with Fortune 500s, small businesses, and nonprofits. Jana is the current instructor for the Business Accelerator Services of Estes (BASE) Program for the Estes Park EDC. Her company, Alchemy with Words, is a bespoke agency that provides transformative communication and leadership skills for companies who know effective communication increases their reach and revenues.

When not working, she and her husband cook all the things they can now eat since her picky eater daughter has moved out. She has a love of Terry Pratchett books and the Oxford comma. She can be bribed with single malt scotch.

Caity was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. After attaining her Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder, she and her husband moved to Chicago. There, she started her career in higher education and earned her Masters in Management with a focus of higher education.

In the blink of an eye, eleven years went by. Tired of big city life and missing the mountains, Caity, her husband, and their dog Bella moved to their property in Estes Park. They assisted with building their cabin, which was completed in 2018. Now, she enjoys a life of working remotely for a marketing firm that focuses on nonprofits, specifically for institutions of higher education.

In her free time, Caity loves hiking, backpacking, and, most of all, travel. She is excited to bring her passion for nonprofits and volunteerism to the EPNRC Board.

With over 20 years of mortgage lending experience, Harriette Woodard is a seasoned pro at guiding all borrowers, from first-time homebuyers to experienced investors, through the lending process. Consistently a top performer in her field and affectionately known as the “Mortgage Mama,” Harriette is also a proud mom of three boys and “Mimi” to two little ones. Deeply rooted in the Estes Park community, she’s as passionate about helping neighbors find homes and solid financial futures as she is about giving back locally.

Kimi, born and raised in southern Orange County, California, never thought she would live anywhere else. She grew up working in the food industry, attended Culinary School, and was a chocolatier as a co-owner of a hand-crafted artisanal chocolate company based out of Laguna Beach. Kimi visited Estes Park in 2018 and instantly fell in love. Estes became home a handful of months later and she started working as a barista at Kind Coffee. Fast forward a few quick years later, Kimi became the owner of Kind in 2023 and has been thriving with the help of her exceptional management team and amazing staff ever since.

When Kimi isn’t working she enjoys nature & plants, her cats River & Veda, Bravo reality, and tv shows from the 90s.

Julie grew up in Minnesota and after college has moved around a lot including an 8 year stay in The Hague Netherlands. She got her masters degree in social work and has many years of paid and unpaid experience primarily in child protection, substance abuse, teen parenting, school programs, refugees, trafficking, and volunteer coordination. She has volunteered for many nonprofits and has served on a couple boards prior to joining EPNRC.

Julie recently moved to Estes Park with her husband Jim and cat Doublestuf. She has 2 kids in their 20’s that live out of state. She looks forward to learning about all the nonprofits in Estes and being a part of this amazing community.

Networking and multi-stakeholder initiatives: these descriptors characterize Randy’s professional endeavors across the fields of international development, state government, libraries, and consulting. He seeks to link common threads across diverse organizations, people, information, and desired outcomes. Through deep listening and strategic thinking, he approaches challenges and opportunities with curiosity and a posture of learning. His educational experience includes degrees in Information Science and International Relations.

The Kemp family moved to Estes Park in 2022 after time in North Carolina, Idaho, Washington, and Denver. Randy is married with one child at EP High School and another attending college in Maine. They can be found hiking trails, reading, making music, or enjoying food with friends.

Rebecca was born and raised in Louisville, Colorado and moved to Estes Park in 2008. After 20+ years working in the hospitality and tourism industry she found her calling in Estes Park. She loves to work and live in the town she loves. When she isn’t working you will find her spending time with her husband, daughter, family and friends. Summer is her favorite time of year because she loves camping and spending time on the lake.

Jodie is Director of Community Impact at NoCo Foundation. There she leads the foundation’s competitive grantmaking, scholarship program, and other community engagement initiatives. Jodie has spent her career creating impactful connections and engaging stakeholders around complex community issues at the local, national, and international levels. She brings a deep understanding of our community and a passion to help ensure all who live here have access to what they need to thrive. Jodie enjoys all that our community has to offer with her husband, two kids, and dog.

Nicole was born and raised in New York, and attended college in Maryland, graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice. After spending a brief time in Kansas, she moved to Estes Park in 2011.

Upon moving to town, her first dive into the nonprofit world was volunteering as a Crisis Advocate with EVCA. She spent nearly a decade in hospitality & hospitality management before her current career, helping people make wise real estate decisions.
Nicole is currently a Director with the Estes Valley Board of REALTORS®, as well as the Co-Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee with the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.

​When she is not working Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters or doing something creative.

Derek moved to Estes Park in 2016 to join the Edward Jones family as a financial advisor. He started his career with Ameriprise Financial in 2009 after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. He is deeply involved in the Estes Park community. Currently, he serves on the Estes Valley Chamber of Commerce board and is an active member of Estes Park Rotary. He leads his professional team in planning and participating in local goodwill projects, working alongside clients and community members in activities such as lake and river clean-ups, car washes, and various other charitable events.
Derek is a devoted father of 2 boys who love everything boys their age should: sports, the outdoors, youtube, video games, swimming pools…”I’m just trying to keep up and keep them on the right track!!” A career and kids don’t always allow for hobbies, but should there be free time, he enjoys golf and renovating his fixer-upper.

“I’m old, sassy, and retired.” Christy Crosser has had an impressive career working in federal, state, and local government, mostly in grants. After retiring from the Town of Estes Park, she keeps busy volunteering at the Estes Park Museum, attending ENN trainings, and embracing her unofficial title of Princess Smartypants (a book-given honor she fully accepts).

One of her proudest accomplishments? Co-founding the Lyons Community Foundation, which became a critical funding mechanism for disaster response and recovery during the 2013 flood. When Christy’s involved, things get done. 

Harrison has been a passionate champion of nonprofits since he was a student. He has over fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on philanthropy, communications, and community engagement.

He currently serves as Senior Director of Philanthropy at Alia, a national nonprofit focused on child welfare systems change. He has also held leadership roles at Reach Out and Read Colorado, The National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership & Child First, and Georgetown University. Harrison is the founder and principal at Social Impact Advisory Group, a consultancy that partners with impact organizations to set strategy and amplify impact.

In 2022, Harrison authored Amplifying Impact: Unlocking Innovation, Equity and Capacity in Nonprofits, which explores the challenges and opportunities facing the nonprofit sector in the 21st century. It debuted as a #1 New Release on Amazon.

Harrison holds a B.S. in Global Health from Georgetown University and has completed graduate studies at University of Colorado School of Public Affairs and the Harvard Kennedy School.

In his free time, Harrison enjoys nurturing his sourdough starter, trying to garden, and spending time with family.