Mindy Klowden

How would you like to be contacted?

Either e-mail or phone is fine. I’ll be on maternity leave April 10- July 1 so use home: 303/477-4512 or mindyklowden@hotmail.com

After that my phone contact at work is 303/432-5170.

CC graduation year:

1994

Other education:

Regis University Masters in Nonprofit Management, 2001

BigHorn Health Care Policy Fellow, 2008

Current employment position:

Development Director, Jefferson Center for Mental Health

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 and strategic planning
• 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.

Why do you want to be a mentor for PIFP?

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 is LOST- its fascinating on so many levels (scientific, metaphysical, spiritual, and the soap opera aspects too!)

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! We are expecting our first baby April 18th.