MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Monica Perez Rhodes, Chair

Occupation: Controller, Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Monica is honored to serve on the Mountain Family board and uphold the organization’s mission. She joined the board in December 2013 and was appointed treasurer in 2014. Monica is the controller at Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale. She previously was an advocate for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault with Advocate Safehouse Project. Monica is proud to call the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley her home for over 25 years, and is equally as proud of her dual citizenship, being born and raised in Mexico.  Monica earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at the University of Phoenix. She lives in Garfield County, and her pride and joy are her two amazing daughters. When she is not at work or volunteering, Monica enjoys playing golf and softball, the Broncos, and traveling to Mexico to see her family.

Joined board in 2020

Joined board in 2017

Occupation: Nurse Home Visitor, Family Visitor Program

Trish Kramer joined the Mountain Family board in 2017. She lives in Garfield County and is passionate about women, youth and children’s access to affordable health in the region. Trish is currently a nurse home visitor for the Nurse Family Partnership at Family Visitor Programs. Previously, she was the practice administrator of Women’s Health Associates, the assistant administrator and chief operating officer for nursing and clinical services at Valley View Hospital. Trish earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Health Administration degrees at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. In her free time, Trish and her husband enjoy Tenth Mountain Hut trips and camping with dear friends.

Rob Stein, PhD, Secretary

Joined board in 2013

Occupation: Superintendent, Roaring Fork Schools

Rob Stein joined the Mountain Family board in 2013. He is a Mountain Family patient and is a resident of Garfield County. Rob is superintendent of the Roaring Fork School District, and has worked on the front lines of education reform for over 30 years, as a teacher, administrator, university professor and educational consultant. Previously, Rob led a high-profile turnaround of Manual High School, served as head of school at Graland Country Day School and was executive director at Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning. He has taught courses in educational leadership and school reform at University of Colorado, Denver University, and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Rob earned his Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Middlebury College, his Master of Arts at Stanford University and his Doctor of Education at Harvard University. When he is not working, Rob enjoys running, skiing, cycling, reading and service activities.

Joined board in 2020

Occupation: Colorado Community Response Supervisor for the Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork Schools.

Betty Lucas joined the Mountain Family Board February 2020 and is an active community member and local Glenwood Springs resident. Betty is the Colorado Community Response Supervisor for the Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork Schools. She was formerly a Family Liaison at Sopris Elementary School for the Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork School district for the past seven years. She assists families and students by removing nonacademic barriers and provides advocacy during unexpected hardships by collaborating with the Roaring Fork Valleys array of resources. She considers herself very lucky to have been able to grow up in the Roaring Fork Valley and share the beauties with her family and loved ones. Betty earned her Associates Degree in Elementary Education Education at Colorado Mountain College, then later earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Human Services at Ashford University. When Betty is not working, she spends her time on the river, camping, hiking, skiing, playing volleyball, adventuring, and creating long lasting memories with her family and loved ones.