As the Programs Coordinator at the Boettcher Foundation, Jackie provides internal programming support across departments and teams. She coordinates logistics and manages the events and special projects for key Foundation programs. She is passionate about elevating people in the communities around her and enjoys working toward this goal by helping to coordinate the inner workings of the Foundation.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Jackie travelled extensively through both professional and volunteer opportunities. Most notably, she worked in Uganda as an international program coordinator at the Foundation for Sustainable Development. Her primary roles included mentoring interns, building community relations, acting as a cultural liaison, and supporting various foundation initiatives and projects.

While growing up in Littleton, Jackie attended Dakota Ridge High School where she was deeply involved in the instrumental music program and was awarded both the Patrick S. Gilmore and the John Philip Sousa awards. She earned a BA in International Studies from Brigham Young University – Idaho before beginning her ventures abroad and is currently pursuing an MPA at the University of Colorado Denver.

Jackie is a big movie buff and can often be found at the movie theater or binge-watching Netflix at home. She also loves hiking, exploring new places, and spending time with friends, family, and her Saint Bernard, Ruby Roundhouse.

Community Involvement:

• Volunteer, Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue
• Volunteer, DMK Rehoming