Phil Fox, Chair
Consultant
Having served more than 20 years with the Colorado Association of School Executives, Phil Fox is a veteran of the education field. Fox works to strengthen Colorado’s educational leadership by leading CASE lobbying efforts with the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s office, and Congress, and by heading the Association’s Political Action Committee. Formerly, Fox worked with the Denver Research Institute, the Education Commission of the States and was an assistant to former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm, before turning his aspirations to the political arena in order to improve public education. Fox holds a Master’s degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma.

Stephannie J. Finley, Vice-Chair
President, Governmental Affairs Division, Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
Stephannie Finley has an extensive background in politics and education and currently serves as President of the Governmental Affairs and Public Policy Division at the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, where she helps establish public policy based on the needs of the Pikes Peak region communities. Previously, she worked for the University of Colorado as Deputy Director for State and Government Relations. Through her career, Finley came to understand how effective partnerships with the community are integral to the overall improvement of education. Active in the community, Finley serves on the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Community Advisory Committee and the Pikes Peak Round Table.

Charles Johnson, Vice-President
Assistant Athletic Director , University of Colorado
In his second year as an Assistant Athletic Director for the University of Colorado Athletic Department, Charles Johnson is working predominantly in the area of community and former player relations. His ties to the university date back nearly two decades, when he played football with the university. Since graduating, Charles has garnered experience in a variety of fields, including business, politics and radio. While continuing his work with the Buffaloes, Charles also hosts a show entitled Barber Shop Buzz on FOX Sports Net Rocky Mountain, appears as a regular football commentator on KOA radio and actively participates in the university’s Black Alumni Association.

Raymond Ayon
Detective, Denver Police Department
Technician Raymond Ayon is a thirty-year veteran of the Denver Police Department (DPD), serving as a community liaison to the DPD Gang Bureau.  Prior to working at the Gang Bureau, Mr. Ayon served as an Investigator for twelve years in the DPD’s Vice and Narcotics Bureau and five years in the department’s Intelligence Sector. 

He is a popular guest in classrooms and community forums.  He educates the public on gang culture and the threat it poses to families, neighborhoods, and communities.  Mr. Ayon regularly reminds his audience that gangs are more violent, organized, and widespread than ever before, posing one of the greatest threats to the safety and security of all Americans.  Yet, he believes that a safe environment for all students and educators should be among the top priorities of law enforcement.

Dr. Michael Bautista, Ph.D
Associate Vice President for Learning and Academic
Dr. Michael Bautista, the Associate Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs and the former Dean for the Center of Arts and Sciences at the Community College of Denver, has 30 years of experience in the educational field.   He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, a Master’s degree in Technical Theater and Design, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Fine Arts, has 45 additional hours in Educational Administration with Superintendent and Secondary Principal certificates, and recently finished the Leadership Fellows Program with the National Community College Hispanic Council.  

Within the realm of higher education, Mr. Bautista developed theater and music programs.  During his public school tenure, he helped write subject-integrated curriculum.  This cross disciplinary approach to education catapulted the standardized test scores at the magnate school he supervised to the top of the school district and the State of Colorado.  

Jennifer Sobanet

Jennifer Sobanet is currently responsible for outreach and partnership development for Colorado State University – Global Campus. This 100% online institution provides non-traditional students with the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and earn a master’s degree. Prior to joining CSU-Global Campus, Jennifer spent four years working for the Colorado Community College System as the Associate Vice President for Career and Technical Education, Legislative Director and Budget Director. She has worked in both the public and private sectors and has most recently focused her career in public higher education. In the private sector, Jennifer worked as a management consultant throughout North and South America, a financial analyst for a public telecommunications company and the Chief Financial Officer of a start-up software development company.

Ms. Sobanet earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Marshall University, a Master’s degree for Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business, and a Master of Arts degree in International Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.   She currently serves on the Board of the Denver Business Series and the Colorado Wharton Alumni Association.

The Hope Online Board meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:30am-9:30am at the Hope Office, 2001 E Easter Ave Suite 202, Centennial, CO. Meeting dates and times are subject to change.

Meeting dates for 2008

02/20/2008 click here to view minutes

03/12/2008 click here to view minutes

04/09/2008 click here to view minutes

05/14/2008 click here to view minutes

06/11/2008 click here to view minutes

07/09/2008 - Meeting cancelled

08/19/2008 click here to view minutes

09/09/2008 click here to view minutes

10/14/2008 click here to view minutes

11/11/2008

12/09/2008

* Indicates Meeting date and/or time changed

Minutes from past meetings

12/12/2007 (a 33KB file download)
10/15/2007 (an 8KB file download)
10/10/2007 (a 14KB file download)
09/12/2007 (a 15KB file download)
08/14/2007 (a 9KB file download)
08/08/2007 (a 15KB file download)
07/11/2007 (a 28KB file download)
07/02/2007 (a 12KB file download)
06/13/2007 (a 24KB file download)
05/18/2007 (a 16KB file download)
05/09/2007 (a 24KB file download)
04/11/2007 (a 20KB file download)
03/14/2007 (a 12KB file download)
02/07/2007 (a 12KB file download)
01/31/2007 (a 72KB file download)
01/10/2007 (a 80KB file download)
12/19/2006 (a 36KB file download)
12/15/2006 (a 172KB file download)
11/13/2006 (a 124KB file download)
10/11/2006 (a 16KB file download)
09/08/2005 (a 100KB file download)

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