Lady Fuller^Board President
Lady Fuller is a serial entrepreneur, and currently CEO of IGC (International Gifting Co.). Lady has been in the retail space for 15 years, and is the former owner of the national chain of The Blues Jean Bar stores.
Lady served most recently as President of YPO Aspen from 2016-2018. She has appeared on CNBC’s The Profit, she is a recipient of ICSC’s coveted “Hot Retailer” of the year award, has contributed to Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” blog and is currently writing a memoir and producing a documentary on Suicide.
Lady has an MBA from University of San Francisco and has a passion for entrepreneurs, traveling to remote places in the world, and the environment. Lady lives in Woody Creek with her family.
Erin Mitchell, RN^Executive Director/Board Vice President
With 14 years of experience in high-risk and demanding work environments -- including ski patrolling and running an emergency room -- Erin is a healthcare professional and a leader who thrives in the world of anything-can-happen. She possesses a unique set of executive competencies, and is a team player who is happiest when she can empower staff with the confidence and skills to serve our communities' physical and mental health needs. Through it all, she maintains a lighthearted nature and exudes positivity.
Recognizing that our agency represents just one niche of the big picture, Erin welcomes all opportunities to collaborate with other providers to ensure access to resources for those in need and to tailor services to appropriately address the unique aspects of our valley. Erin is thrilled to have joined Aspen Hope Center in carrying out its mission, and she holds a special place in her heart for the agency's work in our valley's schools where the focus is on prevention and early intervention.
When Erin is not helping others, she enjoys her greatest passions of traveling the world by ski and bike.
Ken Ransford^Board Treasurer
Ken is an attorney and CPA in Basalt, Colorado, providing tax and business advice to nonprofits, businesses and individuals. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in psychology in 1978, and from the University of Colorado law school in 1984. He and his wife Emily live in Carbondale, and they have two grown children, Jesse and Carly. His interests include the outdoors, and he enjoys kayaking, skiing, and hiking in California’s High Sierra.
Lindsay Plant^Finance Director/Board Secretary
Lindsay attended the University of Northern Colorado where she studied accounting. Over the last 15 years, Lindsay has practiced accounting and finance with a focus on local nonprofit and architectural firms. Her experience spans working with the Spring Gulch Nordic Center, Ragged Mountain Sports, National Geographic photographer, Land + Shelter, 2757 Design + Build Co and other small businesses around the Roaring Fork Valley.
Having grown up in Carbondale, Lindsay is a mountain girl through and through. She is passionate about all things outdoors including skiing, trail running, mountain biking, hiking and camping -- and her favorite experiences include her daughter and dogs. Lindsay's athletic pursuits led her to be a professional athlete in the ski mountaineering world, and her hard work earned her a sponsorship from La Sportiva and the opportunity to race in the World Skimo Championships in Verbier, Switzerland in 2015 and in Italy in 2017. Her greatest achievement in this space was in Verbier in 2015, when she placed 11th in the world for the vertical race, 20th in the individual race and 6th in the teams race. Being incredibly active and health-oriented, it comes as no surprise that Lindsay also holds a BA in Dietetics.
Shanda Grey^Operations Director/Assistant Board Treasurer
A Colorado native, Shanda grew up on the Front Range and the Western Slope, and attended Rifle High School and Mesa State College. A Jill of all trades and self-acclaimed autodidact, Shanda wears many hats professionally and personally. Over the last two decades, she has gained vast experience in finance, business development, business management, human resources, philanthropy and more. Utilizing her sharp and diverse skill set, Shanda takes great pride in her work and in delivering the best of the best. Since 2021, Shanda has been putting to use her myriad of skills in various roles at Aspen Hope Center. In her "spare" time, alongside her husband, Shanda co-owns and operates a fast-paced vehicle-upfitting company, overseeing the business and even helping to build vehicles.
Shanda enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring the mountains. One of her favorite pastimes is archery -- which seems quite fitting, since it lends itself metaphorically to Shanda's life with her focused attempts to direct projects toward their respective goals. A mom to four, there's nothing more important to Shanda than the wellbeing of her family. From coaching U10 soccer to volunteering for school and youth events, she is always thrilled to be an integral part of her kiddos' lives. And, no matter the setting, Shanda continually seeks out ways in which she can serve the community.