Lisa has lived in LaPlata County for ten years, having followed her dream to move to Colorado from the Midwest.

Lisa has a Business degree from Illinois State University and currently owns her own massage/wellness business.

An Ignacio resident, Lisa believes in the importance of giving back to your community, believes in the mission of the ELHI, and has served on the ELHI Board of Directors since January 2021.

In her free time, Lisa enjoys hiking, camping and exploring the beautiful public lands of Southwest Colorado.

Christine’s bio will be coming soon!

Marie Horn retired after 30 years of service as the Finance Director for Ignacio School District (ISD). Alongside her professional career, Marie and her husband successfully ran their own business, Brothers Concrete Company, for over 30 years.

Her community involvement extends beyond her work life. Marie volunteered on a committee that helped pass a Mill Levy for the ISD, demonstrating her dedication to supporting local education. Additionally, she has been an active member with 4-H, serving as a leader for 3 years and as a project leader on numerous occasions. Even after 30 years, she continues to volunteer with 4H occasionally.

Caitlyn Grandon is the Program Coordinator for Ignacio Youth Services (IYS), a division of Southern Colorado Community Action Agency (formerly SUCAP). She has worked in Ignacio since August 2013 and brings over a decade of experience supporting youth and families through community-based, prevention-focused programming. Caitlyn is passionate about providing equitable out-of-school time programming to youth and ensuring community spaces remain accessible, welcoming, and responsive to local needs.

Caitlyn joined the ELHI Community Center Board of Directors, where she currently serves as Secretary, because Ignacio Youth Services is an anchor tenant of the facility and she strongly believes in the importance of the services and organizations housed at ELHI. She values ELHI as a vital hub for community connection and support and is committed to helping strengthen its long-term impact.

Caitlyn lives in Mancos, Colorado with her family - including two dogs, and two cats. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking and baking, gardening, spending time outdoors, watching football, and playing fantasy football.

Tia Swanemyr is the Office Administrator at Hope Community Christian Academy, and a small business owner in Ignacio. She brings over eight years of nonprofit board experience and currently serves on the Ignacio Youth Sports Board and the ELHI Board. Tia is passionate about building strong community partnerships and creating enriching opportunities for local families and students.

Chantalle Jensen is the owner of Studio Savvy, a community art studio located in Room 21 at the ELHI Community Center. What began as a shared creative space for Chantalle and her daughter has grown into a welcoming studio offering arts and crafts classes for all ages, encouraging creativity, confidence, and community connection.

Chantalle serves on the ELHI Board of Directors and brings experience in healthcare management, leadership, administration, finance, business ownership, adult education, and marketing. She is committed to collaboration and supporting ELHI’s mission through thoughtful leadership and long-term growth.

Amos Lee, Angela Simmons, Ann Salviazul, Becky Connell, Carol Thompson, G.W. Blakesley III, Gina Schulz, Hilary Pargin, Jamie Halls, Jayceejoy Sindelar, Kasey Correia, Kristen Ray, Liz Herring, Marcia Vining, Margaret Iberg, Natalie Howard, Pam Willhoite, Ramona Eagle, Randall Haynes, Raymond Dunton, Teresa Bagdol, Valerie Borge, and Yvonne Chapman

Our board members are tenants, business owners, community members and a integral part of the ELHI Operations. The Board is comprised of 5 -7 members and is always looking for fresh ideas and insight. If you have a heart to “unify the community and support personal well-being by providing safe, holistic opportunities that support education, skill building and resiliency” and are willing to “model collaboration and the unification process in a supportive environment” you might be a perfect fit! Download an application here or stop by the office for a visit. We’d love to tell you more about the ELHI Community Center.