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Alice Pugh Executive Director B.A. Sociology, Fairfield University Founding Director of Full Circle, 1991 |
Alice’s Bio: Experience: I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador from 1980-1983. I have helped empower young people as a high school employment counselor, disability career coach, and as the Executive Director of Full Circle Leadville. Family: Arianna and Kimberly are my two daughters, who keep Ken and me laughing and thoroughly enjoying life. Stellaluna is our kitten, who dances with curiosity. Full Circle is my “third child.” Hobbies: I am a storyteller and I love the outdoors Alice’s Favorite Quote: “Live well, be mindful, laugh often, and leave the world a better place than you found it and always believe in peace.” |
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Bill Nelson High School Youth Director – The crazy guy who hangs out with high school kids. B.A. Psychology, Adams State College Full Circle employee since 1998 |
Bill’s Bio: Experience: Twelve years working with youth. I have experienced many, many activities with all ages of youth. Somehow my brain has turned into Jell-O but that is okay the kids seem to like me better that way. Family: Renee Nelson (Raiders fan or fan of anyone who plays the Broncos) – My Beautiful Wife. She has tolerated all my time spent away on trips with kids and late night gigs DJing the newest event. She is a wonderful woman who loves to give me crap about how I do not work but still get paid for it! Billy Nelson (Raiders fan) he is 10 years old. He loves the outdoors and doing anything with the family. He is also determined that the Raiders will someday win the Super bowl again. Hunter Nelson (Cowboys fan) he is 6 years old. He loves to hang out with his older brother and being with the family. He is one wild and crazy kid who seems to be the actor of the family. Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, music, snowboarding, football (Minnesota Vikings fan), among many other things- It just depends on the day and how much money I DON’T have in my pocket. Bill’s Favorite Quotes: “I spilled spot remover on my dog, now he’s gone” – Steven Wright “It is not my problem, it maybe my fault, but it is definitely not my problem.” - KASF quote “All I know is I know nothing.” – I don’t know “Be excellent to each other and party on dudes!” – Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure |
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Jill Dzubay Human Resources Director, Office Manager B.S. Allied Health, York College Full Circle employee since 1997 |
Jill’s Bio: Experience: I’ve worked at Full Circle for over 9 years. Family: My husband, Mark, and I have two amazing children, Mikelle and David. Hobbies: I enjoy skiing, hiking, golfing, and reading. Jill’s Favorite Quote: “I get up. I walk. I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing.” - Rabbi Hillel |
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Mayela Guerrero Latino Services Coordinator Socorro High School, El Paso, TX Colorado Mountain College Full Circle employee since 2001 |
Mayela’s Bio: Experience: I facilitate Dare to Be You classes and Active Parenting of Teens as well as Women's Empowerment Group that fosters bonding to the larger community discuss appropriate parenting skills, generates support for each other; give each individual the opportunity to show other their personal skills such as: knitting, crocheting, cooking and address the specific needs of the Latino families. In the Community Integration Resource Center support is offered to the families through translations, interpretation, help with forms and services available in the community. My Family: My husband, Jaime, and I have 3 children, David, Jacob, Rosie and our dogs, Ginger and Uggs. My Hobbies: I love spending time with my children, going to the movie theater and shopping. Mayela’s Favorite Quote: “Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." -Buddha |
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Marty Remsen Mentoring Coordinator B.S. Elementary Education |
Marty’s Bio: Experience: Sanborn summer camp three summers, Colorado Outdoor Education Center two years, reading teacher at West Park Elementary three years, Full Circle mentor three years. Family: husband: Karl and dog: Sherpa Hobbies/Interests: anything in the Colorado outdoors, reading, sewing Marty’s Favorite Quote: “The best things in life aren’t things.” -unknown |
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Rohan Roy Outdoor Leadership Coordinator BA Geology, Plattsburgh State University of New York |
Rohan's Bio: Experience:I've been finding ways to spend time outdoors and with kids of all ages for over 15 years, from YMCA and 4-H summer camps to 11 years with Outward Bound in Colorado as an Instructor, Course Director and Associate Program Director. I've also spent time as a high school science teacher, Grand Canyon hiking guide, beekeeper, climbing trees for a tree service, carpenter, ski instructor, physical therapist's assistant, aide for adults with disabilities, backcountry hut caretaker, and mentor with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Family:I live with my wife, Anna (a Full Circle mentor!) and two orange cats. My parents and younger brother live in upstate New York. Hobbies:I love all kinds of outdoor activities (running, hiking, biking, canyoneering, etc.) - but my favorite thing to do is to climb a mountain and ski down it! I also enjoy building things - my current project is building a greenhouse for plants and fish ponds in my backyard. And I'm always ready for a game of chess. Rohan's Favorite Quotes: "There is more to life than increasing its speed" - Gandhi "I feel the need... the need for speed!" - Maverick, Goose - Top Gun. |
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Claudia Galindo Latino Program Assistant Graduate of Lake County High School Currently attending Colorado Mountain College Full Circle employee since 2008 |
Claudia’s Bio: Experience: Employed by Lake County School District from 2006-2008 as an ELL Para-professional and ESL support Family: My beautiful daughter, Lizeth, who keeps my busy all the time! Hobbies: I enjoy reading, listening to music, shopping for shoes, doing activities with my daughter, and spending time with my two wonderful sisters and my mother. Claudia’s Favorite Quote: "The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on." ~Robert Bloch |
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Makali Beck Youth Activities Assistant Full Circle employee since 2007 |
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Makali’s Bio: Experience: Five years experience working with youth as a soccer coach, parapro at Lake County Middle School and Full Circle Volunteer Mentor. Served in Alabama National Guard from 1999-2006 including 10months in Tikrit, Iraq as a Communications Specialist. Family: The whole extended Beck Clan from Alabama to Leadville, as well as his mother and sister in Alabama. Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Tennessee Volunteer Football, Fishing, Skiing, Living the Good Life in Leadville Makali's Favorite Quote: “You need snack. I can get you snack.” —Makali Beck |
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Ruthann Schoeffield Development Director B.S., Art Education, State University of New York M.N.M., Nonprofit Management, Regis University Started at Full Circle, 2008 |
| Ruthann’s Bio: Experience:I’ve been involved in the nonprofit sector for what seems like a very long time. From teaching art in public schools, the Denver Art Museum and the Arvada Center for the Arts, to organizing and providing support services for grassroots nonprofits in central Colorado, I have found great joy and satisfaction in the work, dedication and camaraderie of clients and colleagues. It is a pleasure to serve in the role of Development Director for Full Circle, an organization I have long admired. Family :My husband, a writer, newspaper editor and avid fisherman, and I have a son who is studying illustration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood, Colorado. Hobbies/Interests:I enjoy the simple pleasures of living in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado…hiking, biking, skiing, gardening and reading whatever comes my way. Travel is also at the top of my bucket list. |
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| Ruthann's Favorite Quote: “The purpose of our lives is to be happy”…Dalai Lama “You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star”…Friedrich Nietzsche |
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