Board of Directors

Opening a World of Learning Opportunities
for Students with Special Needs





Lara W. Jakubowski, Chairman of the Board
Independent Consultant specializing in financial analysis and underwriting, nonprofit management and strategic planning
Prior non-profit experience: Executive Director of the Mile High Housing Fund

Paula Sarge, Board Member
Chaplain at Swedish Medical Center
Prior non-profit experience: More than 20 years doing community outreach, volunteer management, program management, fundraising and teaching leadership in faith-based and corporate organizations

Marie Aro, Board Member
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Aquila Investment Management

Shyanne Richardson, CNA, Board Member
Volunteer Parent Liaison and Advocate for Special LINKS
Prior experience: Medically fragile foster care for Lutheran Family Services and PATH Colorado and was a founding member of the Greenhouse Cooperative Preschool in Thailand

Deb Winter, Board Member
Executive Director, Co-Founder of Special LINKS
720-394-2831, speciallinks@att.net
Prior experience: Owner of Wintech Solutions, Inc. and Cue Times Billiard News with more than 30 years in the administrative and technical field

JoAnna Dean, MA Sp Ed, Board Member
Program/Education Director, and Co-Founder of Special LINKS
303-842-2106, speciallinks@comcast.net
Prior experience: Special Educator with 10 years experience at Jeffco Public Schools for students of all ages with severe and profound disabilities