Kristin Heath Colon

VP for Advancement & Foundation CEO at Colorado Mountain College

Kristin Heath Colon is currently the VP for Advancement & Foundation CEO at Colorado Mountain College. Prior to their current position, they served as the President & CEO of the Denver Public Schools Foundation from March 2009 to December 2015. During their time with the DPS Foundation, they helped raise $81.9 million with their team of 14 members and 24 board members. The DPS Foundation earned national recognition as one of the Top-5 Public School Foundations in the Country during their tenure.

From June 2007 to January 2009, Kristin served as the Vice President/ Chief Marketing Officer of Além International. In this role, they were responsible for leading the company's marketing efforts and overseeing a team of marketing professionals.

Kristin is a passionate advocate for education and has dedicated their career to helping others reach their full potential. Kristin is a strong leader with a proven track record of success in both the corporate and non-profit sectors.

Kristin Heath Colon has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Communications from Scripps College in Claremont. Kristin also attended Fairview High School.

Their manager is Carrie Besnette Hauser, President. They are on a team with Matt Gianneschi - COO & Chief of Staff, Tinker Duclo - VP & CMC Rifle Campus Dean, and David Askeland - VP & Campus Dean of CMC Summit County.

Timeline

  • VP for Advancement & Foundation CEO

    Current role