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Staff & Board

Alie

Program Manager she/her

Alie is the Program Manager at Inside Out. She has worked in education in K-12 public schools, higher education, and non-profits over the past 10+ years and is currently working on her PhD centering LGBTQIA2+ pedagogies in K-12 public schools. As a queer person living in Colorado Springs since 2008, she sees her role as an educator and activist to empower young people in our community to collaboratively shape our futures. When she’s not at Inside Out, you can usually find her enjoying all the outdoors have to offer with her wife and pets. 

Alina

Volunteer Manager they/them

Alina is the Volunteer Manager at Inside Out Youth Services, responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers who support LGBTQIA2+ youth. They develop volunteer programs, coordinate onboarding, and ensure volunteers are engaged and appreciated. Previously serving as Outreach Coordinator, Alina built strong community partnerships and expanded outreach efforts, which enhanced their ability to connect with and empower volunteers. Passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces, Alina ensures volunteers play a meaningful role in fostering a supportive environment for LGBTQIA2+ youth.

Angie

Program Director she/her

Angie is the Program Director at Inside Out Youth Services. She brings more than 14 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector including executive leadership in direct service, administration and grants management, and service as a Board Member. Angie holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Regis University. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA2+ community and is committed to anti-violence work. In her free time, Angie enjoys traveling with her partner, spending time with her dogs, and is often found cheering on her favorite sports team or singing loudly at a concert.

Chris/Beas

Program Coordinator he/they/zir

Chris is a Programs Coordinator at Inside Out Youth Services. He is a queer poet and crafter that enjoys building community through art and self-expression. Chris enjoys building spaces with youth to be their most authentic selves and supporting them in finding their voices to feel empowered to create change for themselves and with their peers.

Danette

Volunteer Facilitator of TransParenting she/her

Danette is the Volunteer Facilitator of IOYS TransParenting program, a monthly support group for parents and caregivers of trans and nonbinary children. She serves on the El Paso County Youth Suicide Prevention Workgroup, participates in Pikes Peak Safe at Schools Coalition, and is a member of the Board of Directors of PFLAG Colorado Springs. Danette also co-facilitates a monthly support group for parents of adult trans and nonbinary children through Stand with Trans.

Em

Program Coordinator they/he

Em is a Programs Coordinator at Inside Out Youth Services. They are a nonbinary/transgender human who loves to be of service to their community. They are passionate about connecting to our true selves, practicing mindful techniques, and using our voice to promote change, growth, and power. They find it inspiring to be able to work with our LGBTQIA2+ youth and young adults each day.  

Gray

Donor Relations Manager they/them

Gray is excited to bring their six years of dedicated experience in fundraising to Inside Out Youth Services! With a passion for connecting with others and fostering meaningful relationships, Gray thrives on leveraging their skills to support causes close to their heart. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA2+ community, they bring a passion for queer joy to all they do. They understand the transformative power of supportive services, having navigated their own journey as a young person in Oklahoma. Now, Gray is thrilled to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to Inside Out Youth Services. With a blend of passion and goofiness, Gray is dedicated to making a difference and building a brighter future for LGBTQIA2+ youth in Colorado Springs.

Jaxon

School Advocate he/him

Jaxon is the School Advocate at Inside Out. He worked with Inside Out as an intern while attending Colorado College where he studied Political Science and Philosophy. After graduating in May, 2024, he became the School Advocate, where he provides support to students struggling in schools, supports GSA’s, and participates in Inside Out’s advocacy work. In his free time, he loves listening to audiobooks, play video games, and take care of his plants!

Jessie

Executive Director she/her

Jessie is a queer activist, poet, and community organizer committed to the liberation of LGBTIA2+ young people. She is charged with mobilizing resources, people, community, policy, and strategy to build access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people. She is also responsible for making sure there are ample opportunities to dance. 

Keeley

Communications Manager she/ella

As Communications Manager, Keeley is responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of IOYS’ communications plan, managing IOYS social media platforms, promoting awareness of programs, and creating and distributing materials that foster LGBTQIA2+ education within our community. In her spare time, Keeley enjoys reading, learning Spanish, practicing yoga,  hiking, and spending time with her wife Danni, their three cats and dog.

Kerrie

Director of Finance & Operations she/her

Kerrie is the Director of Finance & Operations at IOYS.  Kerrie has worked as a financial director for over 15 years in NM and CO supporting non-profits in building sustainable foundations to achieve their vitally important missions. She has a passion for building safe spaces for LGBTQIA2+ youth giving them much needed space to develop their powerful, beautiful, and unique voices. To balance out her accounting nature with her creative nature she spends her time outside of work with loved ones to explore beautiful vistas, music, and contemplation.

Moe

Program Assistant she/her

Moe or Morgan moved to Colorado Springs in 2014 to pursue opportunities in theatre and education. Since then, she has been an education coordinator and assistant stage manager for the Fine Arts Center for 9 years. Moe is passionate about working with young adults and helping them find their passions. While at the Fine Arts Center she helped run the Youth Rep program. Youth rep is for high school-age students who want to develop their skills in theatre. Moe also helped develop a partnership with the School for the Deaf and Blind. One of Moe’s biggest passions is creating access points for people who didn’t know the opportunity existed or were not open to them previously. Moe is excited to start her journey with Inside Out Youth Services and assist the programs team in all future projects. 

Nico

Development Coordinator they/he

Nico is the Development Coordinator at Inside Out Youth Services. They work one-on-one with donors who want to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQIA2+ young people. Nico started as an award-winning community organizer and spoken word poet in Colorado Springs who founded the Keep Colorado Springs Queer open mic in 2016. They live on a small farm with their goats, chickens, cats, and dog. 

Ollie

Communications and Advocacy Director they/them

Ollie is the Communications and Advocacy Director at Inside Out Youth Services. As such, they oversee the advocacy and education goals of IOYS, and have the privilege of supporting their amazing team in making safer spaces throughout the Tava Kahv (Pikes Peak) region. Their goal is to ensure every young person in the region knows Inside Out is here for them. Ollie is a former journalist and longtime resident of Colorado Springs, with a passion for the queer community. They are a writer, a proud nerd, and a married parent of four beautiful cats.

Ryan

Events Manager he/him

Ryan was born and raised in Colorado Springs. He is proud to be a member of the LGBTQIA2+ Community and the IOYS Team! He spent the better part of a decade in high-end and luxury event production in New York City at David Stark Design and in Denver as the Production Manager for Pink Monkey Solutions. When not managing events, he can be found  acting in regional theatre productions and singing wherever there is a microphone.

Stephanie

Development Director she/her

Stephanie was born and raised in Colorado Springs and has a true love for our community. She has spent the last decade dedicated to nonprofit work with a focus on building inclusive communities for the local disABILITY community. Her roles have encompassed business operations, fundraising, grant management, and executive leadership contributions to further the organization’s mission. Stephanie earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University and has plans to obtain her PhD. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in the mountains, attending concerts, practicing meditation, playing video games, and spending quality time with her partner and their two Miniature Schnauzers, and teaching Sociology courses for the University of Arizona. Stephanie is a proud ally to the LGBTQIA2+ community and is dedicated to creating positive change by challenging established systems and advocating for social justice. 

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Board of Directors

Alana Lipscomb

Board Member she/they

Chelsea Gondeck

Chair she/her

Danielle Redmond

Board Member she/her

Dom Angiollo

Board Member he/him

Edina Hanes

Secretary she/her

Heather Cloninger

Board Member she/her

Jacob Merrihew

Treasurer he/him

Joanna Rendón

Governance Chair she/her

Joe Currin

Board Member he/him

Kathy Edwards

Board Member she/her

Michelle Skarr

Vice Chair she/her

Dr. Tre Wentling

Alumni and Board Member he/him

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State of Adolescent Sexual Health Report

For over a decade, the State of Adolescent Sexual Health (SASH) report has provided a summary of up-to-date statistics on the sexual health of young people and a brief snapshot of how Colorado’s progress compares to national trends over time.

At Inside Out Youth Services, we are dedicated to providing quality programs and services to LGBTQIA2+ youth in Colorado Springs and the surrounding counties. Our wide range of offerings includes support groups, mentoring opportunities, educational workshops, and social activities, designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQIA2+ youth and young adults at all stages of their journey.

At Inside Out Youth Services, we are dedicated to providing quality programs and services to LGBTQIA2+ youth in Colorado Springs and the surrounding counties. Our wide range of offerings includes support groups, mentoring opportunities, educational workshops, and social activities, designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQIA2+ youth and young adults at all stages of their journey.

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Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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