President and CEO

Carlos Martinez is the President and CEO of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC), a position he has held since January of 2014. He directs LCFC’s efforts to expand philanthropy by Latinos, advances the foundation’s vision of building the civic power of Latinos in Colorado and oversees the foundation’s work in building a vibrant narrative for the Latino community of Colorado.

Carlos is currently on the board of the Colorado Health Foundation and History Colorado and has served on the boards of the Denver Public Library Commission, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and Grantmakers Concerned for Immigrant and Refugees. His passion for the arts drives his creativity and from time to time also drives his husband crazy.

You can contact Carlos for all matters relating to board and governance, major gifts and endowment, and external partnerships.

CMartinez@LatinoCFC.org | (720) 923-7612 | LinkedIn

Senior Vice President, Community Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

Rachel Griego is the Senior Vice President of Community Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC). She has worked in the non-profit sector for more than 20 years in Los Angeles, Washington, DC and presently Denver. Prior, Rachel worked in government and for the largest national Latino civil rights organization UnidosUS (formerly NCLR), served as a political appointee for the Obama Administration at the U.S. State Department in the Dominican Republic and served the Clinton Administration at the Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau.

Rachel graduated from California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo with a degree in Political Science. She is a Lideramos Fellow and recent recipient of the Unsung Heroine Award from Latinas First Foundation. She lives in Denver and is the proud mother of her son Luca.

You can contact Rachel for all matters relating to regional investments, program strategy and oversight, and community connection.

RGriego@LatinoCFC.org | (720) 923-7611 | LinkedIn

Program Manager, Community Investments

Kaitlyn Throgmorton is Program Manager of Community Investments at the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC). Prior she was project assistant and fellow in Innovation and Impact Measurement. She has worked with NGOs, private business, public schools, and social enterprises in the United States, Spain, and Ecuador.

Kaitlyn is born and raised in Colorado. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Lewis and Clark College and a master's degree in Public Administration from the Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey.

You can contact Kaitlyn for all matters relating to Adelante CO, NPI Grant Program, Loan Fund, Ayuda Colorado, and Leadership Roundtables.

KThrogmorton@Latinocfc.org | (720) 456-6447 | LinkedIn

Program Coordinator

Stephanie Monge is a Program Coordinator at Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC). Within the last 5 years, she has been coordinating state level programs (Colorado Department of Education), national and local non-profit projects, and federally funded programs. She has a strong background in public education and serving the migrant/refugee community that drives her value in sustainable community partnerships and relationships. Passionate about empowerment and building sustainable partnerships, Stephanie is featured as part of Next Gen Collective's by Goldman Sachs 30 Under 30 list of honorees and serves on the board of Directors for GALS, Denver's only all girls' public school.

Stephanie and her family moved to Colorado over 15 years ago. Seeing first-hand how rooted Latino communities are throughout the state, Stephanie aims to continue being part of Colorado's growth by using her talents and skills in compassionate and philanthropic service.

You can contact Stephanie for all matters related to the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program.

smonge@LatinoCFC.org | (720) 923-7607 | LinkedIn

Director, Finance and Human Resources

Kourtney Rimbert is the Director of Finance and Human Resources at the Latino Foundation of Colorado (LCFC). She brings 15 years of professional experience where prior, she was a Finance Director for a large non-profit organization with locations in Colorado and Utah, managing account staff and all aspects of financial management for activities throughout North and South America, as well as managing accounting for a family business during this time.

Kourtney has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix and an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in accounting from Mesa University. She is also an Intuit Quickbooks Pro Advisor. Kourtney is Principal with The Accounting Department for Non-profits (ADNP).

You can contact Kourtney for all matters relating to finance, human resources and administration.

KRimbert@Latinocfc.org | (720) 923-7610

Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator

Jamie Bazelman is the Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator at the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC). Jamie brings over 30 years of office managment skills from her previous experience in the private sector. Jamie is a Colorado native and has given her time as a volunteer for Colorado Children’s Hospital’s consignment shop, La Cache, for the past 12 years.

Jamie has a great love for animals, antiques and collectables, historical architecture, and gardening.

You can contact Jamie for all matters relating to scheduling meetings with our CEO, Carlos Martinez.

Jbazelman@LatinoCFC.org | (720) 923-7614

Vice President of Development & Communications

JoAnna Cintrón is a proud Boricua, born in the Bronx and raised in Colorado. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Advertising & Ethnic Studies and is an alumna of the Latino Leadership Institute. 

With over a decade of experience, her professional background includes nonprofit leadership, fundraising, communications, publicity, event planning, and strategic program development. In 2015, JoAnna was honored as the Coors Light Líder of the Year, where she managed a $25,000 grant to implement CineLatino, Denver's only Latino film festival, for the Denver Film. 

Development & Communications Coordinator

Iriana grew up in West Denver, inspired by her mother’s community service and her grandfather’s journey from Mexico to Colorado. Her career has focused on empowering others—by leading creative programs for  youth in the juvenile detention system and connecting foster students with seniors through a unique tutoring initiative. During her time at Mi Casa Resource Center she was introduced to non-profit development, event planning, and fundraising.  After working in development and alumni relations at a private school, she returned to her passion for community impact at the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC). With a deep understanding of Colorado’s history, Iriana is committed to ensuring her community’s future, aligning her work with LCFC’s statewide initiatives.

icorral@LatinoCFC.org | (720) 923-7614 | LinkedIn