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Design Workshop Foundation Board of Trustees

Design Workshop Foundation’s Board of Trustees provides visionary leadership and strategic guidance, ensuring that the we continue to advance its mission of creating equitable, community-driven design. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director and support staff, the Board plays a vital role in shaping priorities, fostering collaboration, and sustaining the impact of Design Workshop Foundation’s work for generations to come.

  • Headshot of Alison Cotey, a smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a gray blazer and black top, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Alison Cotey

    Co-Chair

  • Headshot of Mo Bachtiar, a smiling young man with short black hair and a mustache, wearing a navy jacket over a white shirt, looking to the side with a cheerful expression.

    Mo Bachtiar

    Treasurer

  • Headshot of Ben Fish, a smiling man with a beard and short hair wearing a dark teal button-up shirt outdoors with blurred trees in the background.

    Ben Fish

    Trustee

  • Headshot of Chris Geddes, a man with light skin, glasses, light brown hair, and a beard, wearing a pink checkered shirt and a dark sweater, outdoors with a blurred natural background.

    Chris Geddes

    Chair

  • Headshot of Tarana Hafiz, a woman in a beige hijab and light-colored shirt smiling outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Tarana Hafiz

    Trustee

  • Headshot of Ashley Hetmanek, a woman with light brown hair in a ponytail, wearing a white collared shirt and earrings, smiling outdoors against a background of green trees and foliage.

    Ashley Hejtmanek

    Trustee

  • Headshot of Carolyn Levine, a young woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing a cream-colored top, smiling with folded arms, standing outdoors with blurred background of trees and building.

    Carolyn Levine

    Trustee, Downtown Denver Partnership

  • Headshot of Emily McCoy, a smiling woman with shoulder-length light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a white top, standing outdoors against a blurred green foliage background.

    Emily McCoy

    Trustee

  • Portrait of Grace Tice, an elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing a blue top, smiling softly outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Grace Tice

    Secretary

Our Leadership

Learn more about the team and Ambassadors who guide the Design Workshop Foundation’s programs and extend our impact nationwide.

Meet the Team