Meet the Fellows

El Pomar Fellows come to the program with a variety of educational and professional experiences and go on to pursue advanced degrees and careers in all sectors. While with El Pomar, Fellows provide valuable support for the Foundation’s programs and grant making efforts, while also participating in targeted leadership and professional development. First Year Fellows serve as Program Associates providing operational and administrative support to programs and funds. Second Year Fellows serve as Program Directors gaining peer management and program oversight responsibilities and experience.

Class of 2022


School: University of Colorado, Boulder
Hometown: Parker, CO

Ashley Bryant

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School: Colorado College
Hometown: Grinnell, IA

Phoenix Chang Roper

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School: Wesleyan University
Hometown: Denver, CO

Ben Garfield

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School: Colorado College
Hometown: Boulder, CO

Boe Gold

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School: Colorado College
Hometown: Round Lake, IL

Abigail Hernandez

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School: Fort Lewis College
Hometown: Moab, UT

Coya Pair

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School: Lewis & Clark College
Hometown: Denver, CO

Matthew Telles

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Class of 2021


School: Princeton University
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

Jordan Colvin

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School: Rhodes College
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

Dylan Craddock

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School: Western Colorado University
Hometown: Thornton, CO

Emma Mantooth

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School: Occidental College
Hometown: Denver, CO

Reilly Torres

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School: University of Colorado Boulder
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO

Emily Wagner

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School: Colorado College
Hometown: Norwich, VT

Elliott Williams

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Leadership


Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Duke University
Master’s degree in nursing administration from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Joan Shields

Sr. Vice President of Leadership and Director of the Fellowship

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School: Fort Lewis College
Hometown: Mead, Colorado

Tessa Seaney

Program Manager, Fellowship

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