Board Members

Kami Welch

Kamiypp@gmail.com

The Motivator (Team Leader)

Favorite Toy As A Child: Anything I could tear, cut, paint, glue or destroy

Favorite Color:  Depends on my mood

A Food You Hate: Mushrooms & Olives---YUCK!

Biggest Pet Peeve: Road Rage

Favorite Web site: www.yppcolorado.org (It reminds me how great it is to give back)

Kami was a founding member of the YPP, coming on board because she believes in CASA and giving back to the community. Kami has always been involved in non-profits, but what she loves about the YPP is that the focus is on getting younger generations involved in giving back and understanding how fantastic it can be.  Kami works for Advocates for Children doing Volunteer Recruitment and Training. When Kami is not working she enjoys hanging out with her husband and dog, traveling, skiing and cooking.

Teresa “Traci” Tisserat

teresaypp@gmail.com

Party Planner and The Kid Who Loves To Draw

Favorite Toy As A Child: My Little Ponies, Lincoln Logs & building forts

Favorite Color: Every shade and hue of every color

A Food You Hate: Blue cheese

Biggest Pet Peeve: Maltreatment of Photographs

Favorite Web Site: www.tisserat.com 

                                  www.TraShBagz.com    

Traci has been a CASA volunteer for Advocates for Children since January of 2005 and joined the YPP in 2007 so she could give more to such an outstanding organization.  Traci loves to help others, so her main goal is to show young professionals in Colorado that giving a little makes a big difference! 

Traci is a co-owner of TraSh Bagz, a unique handbag company that hand paints and embellishes purses, as well as revamps old bags that might otherwise be considered trash. Traci is also an art consultant. This job entails working with interior designers, design committees, and architectural firms in order to complete their design with Artwork. 

 Traci loves spending time with friends, family and her dog, traveling, sports and outdoor activities.

Lakia Gavin

lakiaypp@gmail.com

CASA Connect

Favorite Toy As A Child: Barbies & Connect Four

Favorite Color: Purple and Earth Tones

A Food You Hate: Cole Slaw

Biggest Pet Peeve: Inconsiderate People

Favorite Web Site: Shopping Web pages

Lakia is a founding member of the YPP.  She joined the YPP to do her part in continuing the spirit of philanthropy and help show others the significance that giving back can have. Philanthropy has always been a part of Lakia’s life and she looks forward to continuing to give back to her community and teach younger generations about philanthropy. Lakia is a Case Coordinator for Advocates for Children and also works as an adoption counselor at the Dumb Friends League.  When she has time off Lakia enjoys shopping, movies and hanging out with her friends and family.

Kelly Weiler

kellyweiler@gmail.com

Volunteer Coordinator

Favorite Toy As A Child: Forts out of couch cushions and blankets

Favorite Color: Green or Turquoise

A Food You Hate: Watermelon

Biggest Pet Peeve: When people drive too slowly in the far left lane

Favorite Web Site: www.craigslist.com

Kelly joined the YPP in 2007 because she is excited to see other people her age taking small steps toward evoking positive change in our community. Kelly is hoping to meet new and interesting people and have fun while making a positive impact in our communities around Metro Denver.  Kelly is currently a Case Coordinator for Advocates for Children. When she is not busy with work she works on her house, goes out with friends, reads, goes to movies, watches rugby and spends as much time as she can outside and camping in the Summer.

Kristin Kunz

kristinypp@gmail.com

Editor

Favorite Toy As A Child: Candy Land & Capture The Flag

Favorite Color: Green

A Food You Hate: Mushrooms

Biggest Pet Peeve: Bad Grammar

Favorite Web Site: www.nytimes.com & www.yppcolorado.org

Kristin is a founding member of the YPP. She joined the YPP because it is a great way to spread the word about CASA and have fun while doing it. Her goal is to mention CASA in casual conversation and have everyone know what she is talking about. Kristin currently works for Advocates for Children as a Case Coordinator. Kristin is also working towards starting her own jewelery company, she takes classes at the Art Students League of Denver. Kristin also enjoys riding her bike around the city.

 Josh Zwart

jzwartypp@gmail.com

Spiderman (Webmaster---get it?)

Favorite Toy As A Child: Heman, Transformers & Legos

Favorite Color: Blue

A Food You Hate: Watermelon

Biggest Pet Peeve: When people complain, look around, is it really that bad?

Favorite Web Site: www.howstuffworks.com

Josh joined the YPP in 2007 because he saw a great opportunity to make a difference. Josh wants to make sure that children have the same opportunities growing up as he did. Josh hopes to personally experience the positive change in children's lives. Josh currently works as an On line Sales Consultant for Village Homes. When not working Josh goes to the lake to boat and wake-board and spends time with his wife and dogs.