News Release: Design Workshop Foundation Welcomes New Board Members, Announces Board Leadership
DENVER — Oct. 5, 2026 — Design Workshop Foundation welcomes three Design Workshop professionals to its Board of Trustees: Eric Krohngold, Julia Prince, and Reilly Thimons. The Foundation also announces new board leadership, with Design Workshop professionals Alison Cotey and Ashley Hejtmanek, both based in Aspen, serving as Chair and Co-Chair, respectively. As longtime board members, Cotey and Hejtmanek bring a strong understanding of the Foundation’s mission and work to their new leadership roles.
“These leaders bring a strong commitment to community impact and a shared belief in the power of design to create lasting change,” said Sarah Konradi, Executive Director of Design Workshop Foundation. “Their talent, expertise and diverse perspectives will help us deepen partnerships, expand our reach, and advance our mission of supporting communities as they shape their own futures.”
Together, the Foundation’s newest trustees and leadership team bring expertise in nonprofit leadership, education, community planning, landscape architecture, strategic services, and organizational growth. As trustees, Krohngold, Prince, and Thimons will help guide the Foundation’s continued growth, strengthen partnerships, and advance its mission to catalyze transformative change through design assistance, capacity building, and education. The newly appointed board members will provide strategic direction for the Foundation and serve a 2-year term.
Eric Krohngold is a planner, strategist, and economist based in Design Workshop’s Denver studio who leads the firm’s Strategic Services practice, helping communities and organizations navigate complex planning, development, and economic challenges. He brings a practical, implementation-focused perspective to the board, with expertise in organizational capacity, fundraising, and long-term sustainability.
Julia Prince is a landscape architect based in Design Workshop’s Los Angeles studio. Her work is rooted in ecological stewardship, collaboration, and expanding access to design. A leader within Design Workshop Foundation since 2021 and founder and director of the Ashmere Project, she brings experience building partnerships and creating opportunities for design to serve under-resourced communities.
Reilly Thimons is a planner based in Design Workshop’s Aspen studio whose work centers on community engagement, policy development, and capacity building. Drawing on more than a decade of nonprofit and volunteer experience, as well as her work as a Foundation Champion and project manager, she brings a strong commitment to expanding educational partnerships, funding opportunities, and community-based programs.
About Design Workshop Foundation
Established as a 501(c)(3) in 2002, Design Workshop Foundation partners with communities to catalyze transformative change through design assistance, capacity building, and education. For additional information, visit https://designworkshopfoundation.org/.
