Hannah has a lifelong passion and commitment to education reform and underserved communities. In addition to TEF, she currently serves on the Boards of KIPP Miami and Telluride Academy. Previously, she served on the Bloomfield College Board of Trustees, one of the highest ranked colleges in the country for social mobility of its students, where she served as the Chair of the Trusteeship and Governance Committee. Hannah received her BA from Oberlin College, and served as a member of its Board of Trustees from 1995-1998. She has served as the Real Estate Consultant for the KIPP Foundation, and as the Director of Strategic Engagement, Director of Real Estate, CFO, and Development Director for KIPP: New Jersey. Previously, she was the Director for Charter School Development at the Massachusetts Department of Education’s Charter Schools Office. Hannah obtained her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from New York University, where she worked closely with Education Policy Professors Diane Ravitch and Joseph P. Viteritti. Hannah has traveled extensively throughout the world, and loves many outdoor sports, such as mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, ice climbing, and skin skiing. She loves living in Telluride with her husband and 2 sons, both of whom are in the Telluride High School. Before Telluride, they lived along the East Coast and in California, and they spent 2019 on a sailboat in the Mediterranean Sea.

Marianne Minnehan has been spending time in Telluride with her family since 2008. She moved here permanently in 2020, along with her husband, Brian, and three school-aged children. Marianne received both her undergraduate degree and MBA from Duke University, after which she embarked on a career in Brand Management in New York City. She worked for Bestfoods and L’Oréal USA, on brands as diverse as Hellmann’s Mayonnaise and Colour Riche lipstick.
Marianne left the corporate world to focus on raising her kids, and to shift her efforts to the nonprofit world. She served on the Board of Wesley Prep, a PreK-6 school in Dallas, Texas, as well as various other organizations in education and the arts. In addition to being a ski mom and serving on TEF’s Board, she enjoys long walks in Bear Creek with her sweet dog, Marcy. She also has a grumpy cat named Kevin.

Lisa has an undergraduate degree in Biology from SUNY Binghamton University. After longing for a more active outdoor lifestyle and after visiting Telluride a couple times (1-3 months each time), Lisa moved to Telluride with her husband Dave and daughter Ella in 2015. The laid-back vibe, gorgeous weather and good schools were perfect for her family.

Lisa has a diverse background, having experience in the corporate world in NYC as an Account Executive at a pharmaceutical advertising agency, an Entrepreneur in NYC’s Upper East Side, a Bookkeeper, and a Financial Planning Assistant here in Telluride.

This is Lisa’s 10th year on TEF’s board, having served as Vice President, Co-President, and now Treasurer. Outside of TEF, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, camping and long walks with her dog Chief Brody.

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Chris moved to Telluride with his wife Kim, their three kids, and a belligerent golden retriever in the fall of 2022 planning to stay for a year. One year became two and two years turned into three and then life in the mountains and the welcoming community in Telluride proved hard to leave. Prior to moving to Telluride, Chris lived in New York City for 20 years where he worked mostly in the film and television business, producing and directing documentaries for PBS and ESPN, including one called “A league of Ordinary Gentlemen” that chronicled a group of former Microsoft and Nike executives quixotic attempt to revive professional bowling in the early aughts. Now that he owns more pairs of skis than he will readily admit to, and therefore considers himself a full-timeTelluride resident, Chris is excited to be a part of TEF and their mission to support Telluride’s incredible teachers and students.

Kelsey is originally from the Kansas City, Kansas area. She graduated from the University of Kansas where she received a degree in Psychology and minor in Business. Kelsey first visited Telluride in 2017 when her husband, Casey, was looking for a new business opportunity. They immediately fell in love with Telluride’s beauty and all the activities it had to offer. A few months later they owned a new business and were living in Telluride full time. Kelsey has worked at ANB Bank since 2018 where she is a Loan Officer and Branch Manager. Before banking, Kelsey spent many years working for and managing youth development programs for at-risk youth. Outside of her professional life, Kelsey enjoys hiking, snowboarding, recreational sports, and spending time with her husband and 2 daughters, Quinn and Blake.

Erika moved to Telluride in 1997 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin to enjoy a winter skiing and the rest, as they say, is history. Erika and her husband, Dan, have two children in the Telluride School District, Eva and Leif. Erika has a passion for serving regional and local kids’ organizations having served seven years on the Just for Kids (JFK) Foundation as Vice President and President of the Mountains to Desert Ride, whose proceeds benefit JFK. Erika is an owner and the Director of the Telluride Yoga Festival (TYF) which she purchased in 2013 with Albert Roer, her business partner. Along with to her deep roots in the Telluride community, she brings a wealth of strategy, sales & marketing, and event planning experience to the Telluride Education Foundation through her experience with TYF and has worked for advertising agencies in both San Francisco and New York City, the Telluride Ski Resort, the Telluride Film Festival, and more.

In addition to her love the Telluride community, Erika enjoys just about any activity in which she can get into nature and draw inspiration from the mountains around her. She is an avid skier, hiker, mountain, gravel, and road biker, an Ironman athlete and yogi. Look for her hiking her kids up a peak or trying to out-ski them down the mountain.

Julia moved to Telluride in 2010 and she has lived here full-time ever since. Originally from Mexico, she is raising her four young children in a bilingual home. She has worked in the Telluride School District. Julia currently works at Tri-County Health Network as the Bilingual Cultural Navigator and the Wilkinson public library and serves on the board for Karma Tutors, and One To One and is an active member of local coalitions Raices Sin Fronteras, Collaborative Action for Immigrants, and Communities that Care. She is a leader among the local latino community and is known for her passion in supporting the mental health and sense of belonging of all those who live and work here. In 2022, Julia was named Volunteer of the Year by the Telluride Foundation. She used this award to continue to serve the local immigrant community by founding the crisis fund, Fondo Unidos. Julia started Telluride’s first latina softball team, which has made an incredibly positive impact on the women participating and the league as a whole. You can find Julia at the CrossFit gym or at local events with her family.

Erin Murray was born and raised here in Telluride, Colorado. At the age of 7 she discovered that she wanted to be a teacher when she grew up. She is now in her 12th year of teaching in the Telluride School District and has taught pretty much everything from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. Last year she landed in her dream job teaching PK-2nd Grade PE. She also coaches the High School Cross Country Team.

As a teacher, Erin has been on the receiving end of many of TEF’s amazing projects. TEF has helped her with numerous Tie-Dye Projects, Glow Bowling, Getting the Grow Dome back up and running, and many other activities that have helped create life-long memories for her students and our community. Erin is excited to be joining TEF as a voice for the teachers, and as a way for her to give back to such an incredible group!

Liliana, her husband and son were first drawn to Telluride in 2015; they were able to make their dream to live in Telluride come true in 2022. While the beauty of the mountain landscape and outdoor activities played a big part, it was Telluride’s wonderful community that made this the best place they could ever dream of to become their full-time home. A good school is at the heart of a vibrant community, so Liliana has been actively involved in helping the Telluride School District in different capacities (as a volunteer, participating in accountability meetings, attending events, etc.). In 2024 she decided to get more involved and joined the board of the Telluride Education Foundation (TEF), focusing primarily on their grants and fundraising efforts.

Liliana was born and raised in Mexico City, she has worked in management consulting, finance, and technology companies for almost 20 years and has volunteered extensively for non-profit organizations that support education and the Hispanic community. Locally, she is also part of the Leadership Council for the Telluride Foundation and has been a mentor for two years for TVN’s Como Construir tu Negocio.

Kaylie moved to Telluride from Austin, TX with her husband, Sam, and two daughters, Stella and Lily, in June 2021. She is in constant awe of both the physical beauty of the area and the incredible community.
Kaylie was a Montessori teacher before helping to start an alternative school, Acton Academy. She went on to start a summer day camp, Neuron Garage, which serves about 2000 campers per summer at multiple locations in Austin, TX.

Kaylie is excited to work with TEF to help create community, positive experiences and enhance the educational experience for all TSD students.

A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in financial services, operations, compliance, and strategic marketing. Caryn holds Series 7, 66, and 24 FINRA licenses, along with an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BA in Political Science from Texas Tech University. Currently serving as Advertising and Social Media Supervisory Principal at Prospera Financial, Caryn leads compliance efforts related to marketing, advertising, and social media.

Previously, her roles at Prospera Financial included Transitions Manager and Operations Manager, where she managed the onboarding process for financial advisors, implemented workflow strategies, and collaborated with teams to ensure regulatory compliance. With additional experience in non-profit consulting, fundraising, and event management, Caryn brings a diverse skill set to strategic leadership and organizational growth.

Martha has lived in Telluride since 1994. After graduating with a degree in Art Education, she returned to school to earn an endorsement in Elementary Education and pursue a career in the Telluride School District. While working toward her master’s degree, she was the recipient of the TEF Magnet Grant. During her 30 years of teaching, Martha witnessed TEF support teachers, students, educational programs, and more. Becoming involved with TEF after retirement is Martha’s way of giving back for all she has gained from this amazing foundation.

The Starr family loves to travel, be outdoors, and stay active. Theater and music are big parts of their lives, too. Martha’s husband recently wrote a musical that was a huge hit in Telluride. Martha’s two children participate in high school sports and skiing and hold jobs in the community. In her free time, Martha hikes with her dog and friends, snowboards, takes ski lessons or reads.