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.

Nathalie Pratt

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I moved to Boulder 30 years ago, just after college, with a plan to live here for one year. As it tends to do, life unfolded differently. I fell in love with the community, met and married my life partner, and we were blessed with the responsibility and honor of parenting two incredible humans, who are now building their adult lives. Professionally, I have spent 20+ years working in strategic communications to advance social causes. I am deeply committed to making a positive impact in our communities and on our planet. I first learned about PEN in 2008 when my oldest child was in first grade. Inspired by their programming and mission, I have been involved with the organization since that time. I’m also a passionate outdoor enthusiast with a strong belief in our ability as humans to come together, in connection with our natural world, to create a healthier, more abundant future.

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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.

Kate Bradley

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I was born and raised in Iowa (Go Hawks!) and moved to Colorado by way of St. Louis in December,
2004.  While I realize I can’t claim to be the coveted “Native,” Colorado is definitely home!  Over the
course of the past 19 years, I’ve held a variety of roles in private domestic and international adoption
and recently began working in Child Welfare on a State level.  My husband and I have three children,
all of whom attend BVSD schools.  After temporarily living in Erie in 2015 (at which time we thought,
why would ANYONE want to live in Erie) we moved back several years ago and love raising our family
here!  We spend much of our time at practices, fields, gyms and courses.  We love to spend time in the
mountains and explore the world.  I love to read, cook, try new restaurants and host friends and
family in our home.  I also love (most) anything on four legs. Successful, happy families in which
parents and children thrive is of utmost importance to me, both professionally and personally. I’m
honored to be a part of PEN!

Neeraj Engineer

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Neeraj is a first generation immigrant who moved to the US in 1998 as a young graduate from India. He initially worked in Harrisburg, PA and then New York City. Eventually, he found his way to Colorado, which has been home now since 2004. 
Over the last 25 years, Neeraj has held several roles in Software development across industries like Fintech, insurance and banking.  Currently, he is employed by Qualia, a Real Estate Title Software startup.
As a family, Neeraj, Nicole and Julian enjoy skiing, running, hiking, camping, etc. Being a hands on person, Neeraj likes to build things. Whether it’s a household projects or a camper van build out, you’ll find Neeraj regularly working in the garage.
Neeraj found PEN while looking for resources to help navigate today’s complicated parenting environment. The information and support the PEN provided were and continue to be invaluable. Being a board member, he is excited to be able to contribute to the very important charter of the organization. 

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.

Rosabelle White Aguirre de Rice

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Lead Conference and Legal Interpreter/Certified Translator, Rosabelle Rice has been working as a linguist her entire life. Raised in Ecuador, Minnesota, Mexico, and London by bilingual and bicultural parents, she has native proficiency in both her languages. Rosabelle is passionate about promoting communication across all languages and cultures. She has been studying Family Constellation Work for the past 20 years in the U.S., Mexico, and Dominican Republic.  She works with our unconscious attachment to our ancestors and seeks to establish healthy ties and honor what comes before us.  

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.