SPAN began providing services in 1979 and is crucial to the network of support that offers critical “safety net” services to vulnerable, low-income and at-risk populations. It is the only organization serving Boulder, western Broomfield, smaller towns and unincorporated Boulder County designed to provide shelter and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.
Get to Know SPAN
SPAN is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing.
Our History
Our Goals as a Nonviolence Organization
To encourage and promote an unparalleled quality level across the entire organization, fostering organizational excellence.
To provide meaningful and effective resources that support adults and children impacted by interpersonal violence.
To implement violence-prevention initiatives that promote safety, dignity and liberation for all people.
To engage individuals, groups, policymakers and the entire community in efforts that promote economic, racial and social justice.
Meet Our Team
Leadership Team
Anne Tapp
Executive Director
Aparna Harris
Development Director
Erin Shannon
Education Program Director
Mallory Woodman
Legal Advocacy Director
Nicole Borrelli
Housing & Economic Justice Program Director
Tsunemi Maehara
Outreach Counseling Program Director
SPAN Board of Directors
All rights, powers, duties, and responsibilities relative to the control of SPAN’s property and affairs are vested in the Board of Directors. These include program evaluation, stewardship and fundraising, policy setting, and Executive selection and supervision. Members of the Board are elected to provide a range of expertise pertinent to agency operations and to reflect, in composition, the ethnic, age, economic, and geographic diversity of the community.
Sally Thorner
Board Chair
Judy Knapp
Vice Chair
Chris Maughan
Treasurer
Peter Burr
Secretary
Hanna Bustillo
Member
Amy Gestal
Member
Anna Frick
Member
Jen Messina
Member
Dagny Scott
Member
Spencer King
Member
Debbie Ramirez
Member
Denice Walker
Member
Interested in being a part of something very special? Find out more about serving as a SPAN Board Member. Download the application packet or send us an email.
SPAN is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is 74-2145368. SPAN is an Accredited Charity with the Boulder/Denver Better Business Bureau. Check out SPAN’s Guidestar Report which includes previous years’ IRS 990 Tax Return.
