FACILITY & STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR

303.499.3647 x 122
andy@thornenature.org

Andy brings over two decades of experience fostering nature connection with youth through wilderness expeditions, sea kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, backcountry skiing, fly fishing, and international travel.

MARKETING MANAGER

303.499.3647 x 110
carrie@thornenature.org

Carrie finds joy in nature through shared adventures with her family and friends—paddling, hiking, and frolicking in beautiful wild places.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR

303.499.3647
chris@thornenature.org

Chris grew up in Texas catching horny toads, wrestling with snakes, and dodging scorpion stings, and now brings that same sense of wonder and adventure to teaching preschool outdoors at Thorne.

TEACHING AND LEARNING SPECIALIST

303.499.3647 x124
christianf@thornenature.org

Christian has a passion for environmental education and aims to help others connect with the Land, their communities, and themselves in meaningful ways.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

303.499.3647 x 111
christian@thornenature.org

Christian has always had a connection to the outdoors and enjoys camping, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and paddleboarding with his two sons (Thorne and NKJN alums), wife, and their dogs.

COMMUNITY LIAISON NKJN / ENLACE COMUNITARIO NKJN

720.601.4964 or 303.499.3647 x 107
chuy@thornenature.org

Chuy Gallegos grew up exploring the deserts of Mexico, and now shares his love of the outdoors with his family and young adventurers at Thorne.

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND LEARNING

303.499.3647 x 114
danielle@thornenature.org

Being outdoors and connecting with nature has been a lifelong passion for Danielle, and now she enjoys hiking, camping, boating, and backpacking with her family.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR

303.499.3647
erica@thornenature.org

Erica has a deep passion for finding the magic in nature and instilling the importance of caring for our Mother Earth within our future land stewards.

DIRECTOR OF VISION

303.499.3647
erin@thornenature.org

When she’s not dreaming up new ways to get people outside, you’ll find Erin hiking, biking, and splashing in creeks with her family, always ready for the next muddy, sun-soaked, or wildflower-filled adventure.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

720.910.1895
gabriela@thornenature.org

Gabriela enjoys outdoor activities with her two children (Thorne and NKJN alums) and oil painting.

DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

303.499.3647 x 121
hailee@thornenature.org

Hailee grew up in a little town south of Saint Louis, Missouri, where she fell in love with Earth stewardship.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR

303.499.3647
hannah@thornenature.org

Hannah’s work as an environmental educator at a camp in Alabama developed her love for snakes and herptiles and also helped her discover nature education as a tool for bringing justice to communities in need.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR

303.499.3647
hattie@thornenature.org

Hattie’s love for the outdoors and her passion for teaching young children go hand in hand at Thorne Nature Preschool.

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

303.499.3647 x 105
jill@thornenature.org

Jill believes in the boundless capacity of young people and is dedicated to holding space that nurtures their curiosity, confidence, and possibility.

COMMUNITY IMPACT SPECIALIST

303.499.3647
kalei@thornenature.org

Kalei worked with the NKJN program for over seven years before joining the Thorne team and loves paddleboarding, fishing, and having picnics.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR

303.499.3647
katharine@thornenature.org

Katharine believes that both children and adults thrive when connected to nature, and nurtures her own connection to nature by bird watching, backpacking, biking, and skiing.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR

303.499.3647
kayli@thornenature.org

Kayli enjoys hiking with friends, swimming, practicing yoga, and spending time with her partner, her dogs (Daisy and Boots), and her family.

LAUREN BARTH

303.499.3647 x 106
lauren@thornenature.org

In Lauren’s free time, she can be found making jewelry out of retired skis, rafting, climbing, biking, running, and hiking with her dog, Peri.

CAMP PROGRAM DIRECTOR

303.499.3647 x 123
molly@thornenature.org

Molly feels at peace in nature while backpacking, hiking, swimming, or looking at the wildflowers each season.

NATURE CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

303.499.3647 x 103
natalie@thornenature.org

Natalie believes deeply in the summer camp experience as a means to connect young people with themselves, others, and the rest of the natural world.

FOUNDER & HONORARY PRESIDENT

303.499.3647 x 104
oak@thornenature.org

Read Oak’s history

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

303.499.3647 x 102
rachel@thornenature.org

When she’s not working, Rachel spends her time hiking, trail running, gardening, eating hummus, and playing with her two children.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR

303.499.3647
silje@thornenature.org

Silje believes that children who develop a love of nature will become lifelong stewards of the Earth, and Thorne Nature Preschool helps children to love the outdoors.