Staff

Susie Baird
Managing Director

Susie Baird Grand Futures

New Face at Grand Futures Prevention Coalition!

Susie Baird - new managing director at GFPC - is orginally from Western Nebraska, but moved to Granby earlier this year from Alaska.  In AK she was the assistant director for a rural campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.  Susie will be working out of the Granby Office and looks forward to continuing the good work that characterizes GFPC.

Contact Susie: 970-819-7805, susan@grandfutures.org

 

Matt Beckett
Moffat County Director

Matt BeckettMatt Beckett has been with Grand Futures since July 2008. A 1992 graduate from Moffat County High School who had personal battles with drugs and alcohol. Beckett overcame his addictions and has been sober since 2002. He was a member of Moffat County advisory board during many years of his sobriety. He credits his personal success in recovery to the time he spent on that board and focusing on the drug and alcohol issues in Moffat County. Prior to joining Grand Futures, Matt studied Graphic Design at Platte College in Denver, Colorado and worked for a local sign shop before purchasing the business in 2004 and also serves as a volunteer firefighter with Craig Fire/Rescue. 

Matt is married to Stephanie and has two young children, Hunter and Holden. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and serving his community with the fire department.

Contact Matt: 970-824-5752, matt@grandfutures.org

 

Erika Iverson
Grand County Director

Erika IversonPrior to joining Grand Futures Prevention Coalition Erika completed her Master’s in Public Health at the Colorado School of Public Health. Before moving to the Grand County community Erika lived in Denver, and has worked closely with such organizations as the Latino Research and Policy Center Community Network Project (University of Colorado-Denver), LiveWell Foundation and the Denver Department of Environmental Health. Her experience is based on instruction and practice, with a focus in community and behavioral health. The main areas of her work are in supporting, researching, and maintaining programs, policies, and infrastructures for development. Erika’s passion supports community building by resident engagement and leadership development to build blocks for a sustainable, healthy community.

Erika received her B.S. in Community Health-Health Promotion and Spanish at Winona State University in Winona, MN. In 2006, she moved to Boulder, CO for a position with City of Boulder. After beginning her Master’s at the Colorado School of Public Health in 2007, it became apparent that living in a mountain community was where she belonged. She enjoys running, traveling, cross country and alpine skiing.

Contact Erika: 970-887- 9655, erika@grandfutures.org

 

 

Kate Elkins
Routt County Director

Kate MarshallKate has been with Grand Futures since November 2010 and is beginning a new direction in her career.  Prior to her position at Grand Futures, Kate worked in the hospitality industry in many different and challenging roles.  She holds a B.S. in Hospitality Administration at Boston University, where she also worked as a Resident Assistant in upper-classman housing.   Kate grew up in the Boston Area.

Kate has lived in Steamboat Springs since July 2008 and spends time hiking, skiing, crafting and blogging.  Kate and her husband, Matt, have recently rescued an amazing dog named Ella, whom they love to spend time with too!

Contact Kate: 970-879-6188, kate@grandfutures.org

 

Karin E. Koop, LLC.

Karin is the Bookkeeper for Grand Futures Prevention Coalition. She handles all accounts payable, receivable, payroll taxes, and grant reimbursements.

Karin has been an independent bookkeeper for five years and has several clients in Steamboat Springs, including several non-profit organizations such as Partners of Routt County and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. Karin gained her B.S. in Business from New Hampshire College.

Contact Karin: 970-846-6216, karin@grandfutures.org