Our Team

Say Hello To Our Staff

Karen Kallenberg, Executive Director

Karen comes to HFHC from Habitat for Humanity International, where in her ten year tenure she developed programs for campus chapters, provided consultation, training, and support to affiliates across the country, coordinated the 2003 Jimmy Carter Work Project and helped to organize the 2008 Home Builders’ Blitz. She has led five Global Village trips to build homes around the world. Karen holds a Bachelor Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s of Arts in Nonprofit Management from Regis University where she was inducted into the Jesuit National Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu.

Cindi Hammond, Director of Programs

Cindi comes to HFHC after serving as
the Executive Director of Loveland Habitat for Humanity since 2016. Prior to coming to Habitat, she had a 25-year career in nonprofit management, program
development, clinical counseling with children and families, university guest lecturing, and community advocacy and engagement. Raised in North Carolina,
Cindi has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Western Carolina University and a master’s degree in social work from Colorado State University. She
believes that homeownership supports an essential component of a person’s well-being while also supporting a healthy, balanced, and more vibrant
community.

Tamara Foglio, Director of Development

Bringing more than two decades of Habitat experience to her position before coming to Habitat Colorado, Tamara spent nine years at Habitat International, creating and executing a variety of projects and programs including Hope Journeys. With a strong background in both Program and Resource Development, she has had the privilege of learning from some of the very best in the organization and is honored to be a part of this small but mighty team at Habitat Colorado.

Jennifer O’Keefe, Director of Grants and Loans

Jennifer O’Keefe comes to Habitat for Humanity with a background in non-profit management and environmental education. After recently spending time in small business management, she felt a call to come back to the non-profit world and is excited to be a part of the Habitat team. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University, a Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University.

Emily Barker, Development Coordinator

Emily comes to Habitat Colorado with a background in healthcare and a deep-rooted passion for community well-being and affordable homeownership. Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder and is dedicated to making a lasting impact on communities across Colorado.

Jessica Smith, Executive Assistant

Jessica comes to Habitat for Humanity with a background in operations management and event coordination. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University. Her genuine passion for serving the community has brought her to the non-profit sector and ultimately, Habitat, where she is honored to be part of such an amazing team.

Jack Straton, Grants and Loans Manager

Jack comes to Habitat Colorado with a background in data analytics and grant coordination. He has a strong passion for expanding homeownership opportunities. Raised in Pennsylvania, Jack graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Statistics. After several years of working on disaster relief projects in Colorado and Texas, he is thrilled to join the HFHC team that is so committed to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join Us in Thanking Our Board of Directors

The Habitat for Humanity of Colorado Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated board members with a broad range of experience and expertise; who provide leadership for affordable homeownership at the state level.