Mindy Klowden
How would you like to be contacted?
Either e-mail or phone is fine
Mindyk@jcmh.org, 303/432-5170
CC graduation year:
1994
Other education:
Masters in Nonprofit Management, 2001
Current employment position:
Development Director, Jefferson Center for Mental Health; BigHorn Health Care Policy Fellow
Experience/areas of interest:
- Public policy and legislative advocacy
- Fundraising, public relations, grant writing and grants management
- Mental health, public health/health care, affordable housing, and homelessness
- Expertise in Organizational development
- Extensive foreign travel and interest in international relations
- Avid hiker, back country skier and outdoor enthusiast
- Vegetarian
Why have you chosen to work in or support the nonprofit sector?
I don’t think I could see myself anywhere else. I feel the nonprofit sector is the very best outlet to work towards systemic change and improve my community, while still earning a living.
What do you enjoy or value most about being a PIFP advisory board member?
I appreciate the opportunity to help the nonprofit sector benefit from the skills and knowledge base CC grads and students bring to the table. It is also just fun to be connected to my alma mater!
What’s your favorite book or movie?
I read a lot of novels that take place in foreign countries, like Snow (which is set in Turkey) and A Fine Balance (takes place in India.) Movie- That is so hard to answer. I can tell you my favorite TV show of late is LOST, and of course Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
What is something most people would be surprised to know about you?
I am married to a Republican! But I am an active peace and justice advocate and extremely liberal. Somehow, we make it work- love trumps politics!
