Meet Us

We’re the folks behind the scenes striving to achieve Vela’s mission & vision.

Founder & Executive Director

Abby Whipple

Board of Directors

Kelsie Betsch - President
Wade Christensen - Treasurer
Kathleen McGoey - Secretary
Mike Brown - Member
Pam Hiss - Member
Claire Seitzman - Member
Sam Seiniger - Member

Contractors & Partners

Dr. Shannon Sliva - Assoc. Professor with Tenure, University of Denver
Shirly Lee White, Esq. - Mediator, Social Justice Data Analyst
Brian Carisch - CEO Sage Technology Group
Josh Bruner - CEO Advocate Advantage