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Our Team

Meet the people helping our mission rise.

Our staff, directors, and advisors bring the leadership and experience needed to expand educational opportunity for students across Colorado.

Day-to-day leadership

Staff

The team leading Sunnyside Rising's daily work and turning our mission into practical support for Colorado students and schools.

Portrait of Cindy Kidney

Cindy Kidney

Founder, Executive Director

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Rita Carey

Chief Operating Officer

Governance & oversight

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides governance, stewardship, and accountability as Sunnyside Rising grows its impact across the state.

Cindy Kidney

Founder & Board Chair

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Amanda Heter

Board Secretary

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Michael Yaghmour

Board Treasurer

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Experience & insight

Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council contributes outside perspective and specialized experience in support of Sunnyside Rising's long-term vision.

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Tony Perez

Founding Partner

Selas Ventures

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Jeanine Anderson

Co-Managing Member

Anderson Barkley LLC