About us
The Next 100 Coalition of civil rights, environmental justice, conservation, community organizations, and leaders works for greater inclusion of diverse communities in our country’s national parks and other public lands. Inspired by the goals of the Next 100 Coalition, Next 100 Colorado is a BIPOC-led coalition of individuals, organizations, and vetted allies. We are the first chapter in the country to narrow the scope of a national initiative to state based policy and action. Next 100 Colorado is committed to a just and inclusive parks and public lands system.
We provide
A space where BIPOC leaders and allies who have demonstrated commitment to equity, justice, and inclusivity can find community and inspiration.
A vehicle through which members can collectively build an outdoor culture and industry that serves, celebrates, and centers the voices of those who have been intentionally excluded.
An opportunity for allies and accomplices to utilize their privilege, power, and access to amplify the work of members in an impactful, tangible, and supportive way.
Meet The Team
Gemara Gifford (she/her)
Doctoral Student, Colorado State University, Next 100 Colorado Co-Chair
Tried out for American Idol in 2010
Noe
(he/him)
Sr. Manager, Renewable Energy, The Wilderness Society, Next 100 Colorado Co-Chair
Football fan, LA Rams; enjoys camping and hiking
Jacob Belgrad
(he/him)
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Parker McMullen Bushman (they/she)
CEO / Founder, Ecoinclusive / Inclusive Guide
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategist Trainer | Speaker | Consultant
Severiano DeSoto
(he/him)
Energy Siting Policy Advisor,
Outdoors loving dad
Aliyah Emita Santistevan (she/her)
Assistant Division Engineer, CO Division of Water Resources
Corgi Lover & 3-Day Eventer
Hannah George
(she/her)
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Dillon Hanson-Ahumada (he/him)
Teresa Martinez
(she/her/ella)
Executive Director, Continental Divide Trail Coalition
My hope is to share the stories that make people cry in a good way
Alicia Mountain (she/her)
Urban Nature-based Solutions Manager, National Wildlife Federation
Avid napper, walker of parks, concert goer.
Omar Sarabia
(he/him/el)
Defiende Nuestra Tierra, Director
Street Taco enthusiast, cloud collector, love to snowboard and a veteran basketball player.
Jason Swann
(he/him)
Conservation Finance Program Director Intermountain West,
Opportunities for All, Sunrise Chaser, and Serial Networker
Jordan Williams (he/him)
Colorado Regional Representative, Continental Divide Trail Coalition
Trail explorer and doggy dad
Chris Talbot-Heindl (they/them)
Creator, Designer, Editor, and DEI Specialist. Next 100 Colorado Co-Chair
Writer and illustrator of trans-affirming educomics
Maritza Arizaga (she/her/ella)
Equity & Community Engagement Manager, Western Resource Advocates
Nature lover and enthusiast - occasional llama-wrangler.
Shanyce Billings
(she/her)
Social media manager, Ecoinclusive
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategist Trainer | Speaker | Consultant
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Tracy Coppola (she/her)
Colorado Senior Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)
Old tree and old dog fan
Crystal Egli
(she/her)
Emma Galofré García (she/her/ella)
PhD Student at University of Colorado Boulder, Well-Being, Environment, Livelihoods, and Sustainability Group / Outings Leader at Latino Outdoors Colorado
Breanna González
(she/her/ella)
Mallory Huggins
(she/her)
Senior Project Director,
Urban-outdoorsy city kid; loves to gab
Shirena Trujillo Long
(she/her/ella)
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Conservation Legacy
Avid outdoor fun maker, middle child, activista, from three of the Four Corners States.
Modesta McGrath-Martínez (she/her)
Patrick Ortiz
(he/him)
Juan Pérez Sáez (he/him/his)
Executive Director for Environmental Learning for Kids
Immigrant, nature lover, hiker, and amateur salsa dancer.
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Alma Sanchez
(she/her/ella)
Ph.D. Student, University of Colorado Boulder
Ecology buff, PhD student, Latino Outdoors leader, ice climbing noob.
Beatriz Soto
(she/her)
Protegete, Senior Director
Climate and Environmental Justice Advocate, Architect, Artist, nature lover, Bruja, snowboarder, trail runner, Human kin
Ean Thomas Tafoya (he/him/el)
Kara Matsumoto
(she/her)
Policy Director, Conservation Lands Foundation, Next 100 Colorado Co-Chair
Aerial silks enthusiast
Mira Barney
(she/her)
Executive Assistant (Western Resource Advocates); Program Assistant (Indigenous Women's Leadership Network)
Cat-loving goofy accordionist
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Casey Bries
(they/them)
Simone Christopherson (she/her)
Partners Program Assistant, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
I love trying out new coffee shops and my favorite season is summer
Brittni Ehrhart-Gemmill (she/her)
Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategist, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Glamorous outdoor adventurer
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Damián García
(he him)
Volunteer Coordinator,
Environmental Learning for Kids
Mammals love me, reptiles excite me, birds heal me, and fish fear me.
Jessica Godinez (she/her/ella)
Conservation Program Manager, Hispanic Access Foundation
Movement loving suburban gardener doing life with a husband, two dogs and a whole flock of chickens
Andrea Kurth (she/her)
Outdoor Equity Advocate, Individual member
Acro Yoga pro
Dominic Lucero
Executive Director, Colorado High Country Educational Treks AKA Colorado Treks
Blindfolded tether ball master champion
Rebeca Medrano
(they/she/he)
Protégete Strategic Partnerships Manager
Bread-making enthusiast and mediocre dancer
Gabriel Otero
(he/him)
Director of Equitable Funding Policy, The Wilderness Society
Music enthusiast, coaches youth sports, enjoys reading and writing poetry
Hec Salas
(he/him/el)
Anna Sanchez (she/inaru/ella)
Jessie Sushinsky (she/her)
Conservation biologist, Vireo Conservation
Into birds, maps, and data/knowledge.
