Stacy Cornay

Stacy Cornay founded Communication Concepts Public Relations & Advertising in 1994. Since then she has assisted hundreds of businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations strategize, engage and succeed. She has served on numerous Boards of Directors focusing primarily on the areas of children, education and business.

In her role as the part-time Executive Director of the Parent Engagement Network (PEN), Cornay will work to expand and enhance programming, increase awareness of programs and services, and provide oversight for fund development to ensure that the organization succeeds moving into the future.

“I’m so pleased to be joining this group,” said Cornay. “My passion is helping others. Working with parents, educators, and other key partners to ensure that we are raising happy, healthy, educated humans will be so rewarding. It’s a fantastic mission. This position fits well efforts I’ve been engaged in for over 25 years.”

When not working with PEN or clients through Communication Concepts, Cornay enjoys the outdoors, reading, laughing and spending time with family and friends. She is married and has one son.

Paula Nelson

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Paula’s vision is to address the underlying issues impacting the health and well-being of youth and families, rather than employing a band-aid approach to problems. As a co-founder and a member of the initial task force addressing increased substance use issues in Boulder, Paula led efforts to establish PEN as a strength-based organization that capitalizes on family strengths and builds protective factors. To Paula, this is at the core of PEN’s work. Paula is also a co-founder and member of the HOPE Coalition of Boulder.  As the mother of 3 grown children and a new grandmother she hopes that PEN’s legacy will continue to build healthy families in the future.

Sandy Hay

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Sandy highly values the personal connections and many learning opportunities PEN provides, not only as a parent of young adults, but as a board member. She has participated in the Parent Engagement Network since 2004. She has been a PEN School Team leader at both middle and high schools, board secretary and committee member. Professionally, Sandy is retired from a 25 year career as a registered nurse, specializing in cardiac intensive care. In addition, as the sole staff nurse in 3 new hospital based cardiac rehabilitation programs she has experience in team management, program and protocol development, and patient education. She personally attributes PEN to being a dependable and necessary support during many parenting challenges, especially durizng the teenage years. Sandy is a married mother of 2 grown sons.

Kathy Valentine

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Kathy is a retired school counselor who has been excited about PEN since she first got involved. Working to help parents navigate all the issues that present themselves is an extremely important part of our mission. She also volunteers with the HOPE Coalition of Boulder County and Colie’s Closet. In her spare time she enjoys biking and dancing.

Artamis Parsi

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At six years old and a first generation immigrant, Artamis and family settled in Boulder and
have enjoyed Colorado since. Over the years of undergraduate, graduate, and career
achievements, her most meaningful experiences continue to be in raising her wonderful
daughter in her hometown. A single, neurodivergent, and full time software/tech professional,
Artamis enjoyed volunteering for organizations such as Hospice and Meals on Wheels. From
the start of the pandemic lockdown and asynchronous school and work, to the return of in
person life, she observed stresses and anxieties continued to increase for families. In searching
for supportive resources, Artamis found the PEN website and the lightbulb instantly lit up to
join and serve this wonderful community.

Matt Bliss

Matt is a long-time Coloradan, living here since he was one. He is the proud father of two teenage
daughters. Seeing his kids and their friends go through the COVID school shutdowns and the impact
that had on students and parents is one of the key factors driving Matt’s involvement in PEN. Matt is
excited to contribute to an organization that helps parents navigate the relationships with their kids,
their schools, and all the new challenges kids face today.
 
Matt is a small business owner and water resources engineer in Boulder, Colorado where helps
deliver innovative water supply solutions where water is scarce. He has been involved in Engineers
Without Borders, including trips to rural Ecuador to help design, build, and maintain small community
water supply systems. Matt enjoys being outside skiing, biking and hiking with his friends and family.

Norma Fuentes

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I am originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, and have lived in the United States for over 25 years. I am  a mother of three daughters and have one granddaughter named Izabella. I am currently working  for Intercambio Uniting Community as Director of the Boulder County Program. I worked with Head Start and the Family Literacy Program as well. My passion and dedication contribute to  helping, connecting, and providing the best service to our community.

Pamela Kemp

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My name is Pamela Kemp. I am the owner and director of My Second Home Bilingual Nursery Preschool in  Lafayette Colorado. I have degrees in Early Childhood Education, Spanish and a certificate as an Assistant  Speech Pathologist. I am married and have two children, Nico a junior at Niwot High School and Sofia a 7th  grader attending Sacred Heart middle school. I enjoy traveling, dancing and connecting with people in the  community.

Monty Meduna

Originally from North Dakota, Monty has been in Colorado for 35 years.  He’s worked at FNBO for 30 years, and as a commercial banker, he currently helps businesses along the Front Range.  He has served various non-profit organizations over the years, including Habitat For Humanity, I have a Dream Foundation, Children First of the Rockies, the Optimist Club, among others. 

Monty’s motivation to contribute to PEN stems from his belief that parents play an absolutely vital role in developing children into people who are able to successfully navigate their way through this ever-changing, unpredictable and wonderful world.

Monty enjoys being with family and friends, physical activity, and being outdoors in the four seasons.  He and his wife have three young adult sons.

Lindsey Warren

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I have over a decade of working with children and youth from various backgrounds. For the past five years I have been working as in the Children’s Program with EFAA (Emergency Family Assistance Program) that works with the families at the housing sites. I have helped expand the reach of the Children’s Program by expanding the offered enrichment activities, creating and implementing the homework coaching program, and advocating for PYD trainings. I oversee up to 30 volunteers. I am a part of the Peer Education Strength Based team.

Matt Eldred

Matt Eldred is the President/CEO of TLC Learning Center.  Matt has worked with a variety of for-profit and non-profit organizations, both in Early Childhood education as well as other human service organizations.    

Matt has two adult children that are his biggest accomplishments and his pride and joy.  He is also married to his childhood next door neighbor, but she would never have considered him a high school sweetheart.  He enjoys recreational outdoor sports and plays on an adult basketball and softball league.

This is probably enough for the website, but below is additional information if it’s helpful. 

Matt is a past president of nearly every early childhood or non-profit association and organization in Boulder County including the Boulder County Association for the Education of Young Children (BCAEYC), St. Vrain Valley School District and Boulder Valley School District Early Childhood Councils, The Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, Front Range Community College Boulder Campus Early Childhood Council, Human Services Alliance for Boulder County (HSA),  and currently the Secretary/Treasurer for the St. Vrain Community Council (SVCC).  He is active in the Mile High United and on the board of directors for the Longmont Chamber of Commerce.      

Matt is an American Red Cross volunteer, serving as a community first aid and CPR instructor (some say he does this because he is cheap and doesn’t want to pay more for his staff to be trained, but he will argue that.).   

Victoria Olson

With over 30 years dedicated to supporting others, my professional journey has spanned various roles, including residential treatment, transitional living programs, and mentoring adolescents and young adults. I also maintain a private practice focused on adult substance users and individuals navigating high conflict transitions or parenting challenges.I hold a Masters degree in Counseling from Adams State University, and I am licensed as a Professional Counselor and Addiction Counselor. Additionally, I am certified as a High Conflict Divorce Coach, committed to guiding clients through difficult times with empathy and practical support. Most recently, I have added guiding families in Interventions when their beloved has fallen to substance use/addiction. I am excited to be part of PEN in engagements parents and families on their journey with their children.

Nancy Davis

As PEN’s part-time Program Assistant, Nancy Davis provides support to the Program Director and Executive Director so they can focus on their transformative work. She is so proud to be part of an organization that empowers parents and youth to live their best lives through inspiring and effective programs and events. Nancy is married with three beautiful children. She loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, biking, traveling, and riding horses.

Anna Taylor

Anna has lived in Colorado since 1989 and has called Lafayette home since 2007 with her 3 Mexican-American sons. She studied at the University of Guadalajara and later received her Bachelors in Fine Arts and Graphic Design from Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. She has filled her life with human service volunteering and work including working for Boulder County Human Services, as a paraeducator for Pioneer Elementary and Adams County Head Start volunteer. She did various outreach projects for Boulder County to ensure folks get much needed public assistance. Anna is currently studying at Naropa University to obtain a Masters in Transpersonal Contemplative Art Therapy. As PEN’s Community Outreach Assistant, she strives to bridge the gap between the community and their needs.