Who We Are

Our Staff

Stephanie Perez-Carrillo

Statewide Philanthropy Lead, Healthy Youth

Before joining the Caring for Colorado team, Stephanie worked as the policy and partnerships manager for the Colorado Children’s Campaign, where she led coalition and policy work focused on education, housing, family economic security, and healthy eating active living issues. While at the Children’s Campaign she participated in the Emerging Equity Leaders Fellowship focused on increasing representation of people of color in nonprofit leadership. Stephanie also supports the Colorado Youth Congress as the mental health coach during their program days and as a member of the central support team. She found her love and passion for policy work when she worked as a public policy fellow at the Women’s Foundation of Colorado.

Before diving into the policy world, Stephanie served as a middle and high school math teacher. When she is not working, you can typically find her hanging out with friends or engaging in some type of physical activity.