Our Team

Elizabeth joined SOS Outreach in August 2019 to lead program delivery across 15 locations, supporting over 3,000 youth annually. With extensive experience in outdoor-based youth development, she previously served as the Rocky Mountain Program Director for the Colorado Outward Bound School and as Director of Programs for Big City Mountaineers. Passionate about experiential education, Elizabeth enjoys managing a dynamic team to run innovative mentoring programs. Based in Denver, she loves skiing, mountain biking, traveling, golfing, and spending time with her dog, Willa Mae.

Heather Rogers joined SOS in February 2019, initially providing administrative and financial support before becoming the Director of Systems and People. She streamlines administrative needs across locations and contributes to staff strategy and growth to align with youth support. Heather manages hiring, onboarding, and human resources, providing fiscal oversight alongside the Executive Director and COO. Based in Denver, CO, she is passionate about the outdoors, enjoying snowboarding, hiking, biking, and teaching aerial fitness.

Anthony joined SOS in 2024, seeking a mission that aligns with his values of growth, exploration, and service. With a background in franchise consulting, sales, community marketing, and social media management, he found the Partnerships & Events Manager role a perfect fit for bridging his experience with his passion for service in the outdoor industry. Living in Colorado with his wife and three fur babies, Anthony enjoys snowboarding, yoga, photography, meditation, and basketball. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and an MBA in Marketing.

Since leaving Missouri in 2018 with a BA in Communication from Missouri State University (Go Bears), Brendan has followed a path of adventure and human connection. This path led him to traveling and working abroad, guiding youth education tours, volunteering with AmeriCorps, and working for a homelessness nonprofit in San Francisco. Brendan joined SOS in 2022, and now shreds with Denver youth in the LTR and Mentor Programs as Front Range Program Manager. Off snow, he’s traveling, camping, rollerblading, and exploring with his wife and their dog, Huey.

Kara joined SOS in January 2023, seeking a purpose beyond just a paycheck. Inspired by the quote, “Glamorize intelligence… Oh, and Live Life like a Muppet,” she discovered her love for snowboarding in 2020 and moved to Denver to deepen her connection to nature. Kara is grateful to be part of a team creating opportunities for youth to explore the outdoors. In addition to her work at SOS, she teaches Aerial Fitness at an inclusive studio, Urban Sanctuary, and has an AA in Marketing. She lives in the Denver area with her partner, Ty.

Alison has worked at SOS since 2017, leveraging her experience as a snowboard instructor and a degree in nonprofit management. Growing up with outdoor activities, she loves helping others connect to those opportunities. Based in Denver, Alison enjoys the outdoors both professionally and personally. When not snowboarding, she can be found running, hiking, baking, knitting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Originally from Michigan, Matt moved to Colorado to continue his teaching career and pursue his passion for snowboarding. With over 10 years of experience as a Title 1 teacher in adapted physical education, he has seen many Denver students lack opportunities to explore the mountains. Matt is committed to providing these young people with transformative outdoor experiences. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Master's from Chicago State University. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, hiking, camping, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.