Volunteer With Housing Colorado!

Housing Colorado wants to be the absolute best at what we do, but we can’t do it without you — our members. Each year, thousands of volunteer hours shape our core services, from the legislative and conference planning committees to robust educational programs. One of the best and most rewarding ways to maximize your membership is by joining a volunteer committee. Download the current Volunteer Handbook (PDF)

To request to sign up for for a committee, please follow this link. If you have any questions regarding a specific committee, please contact the assigned staff person below.

Awards Committee
This committee reviews the Eagle Award nomination process and nominee applications. Senior members make Eagle Award recommendations to the Housing Colorado Board of Directors. This is a great fit if you 1) are looking for a way to get more familiar with projects, programs and people in the affordable industry, 2) enjoy reading multiple nomination forms and sharing your feedback with fellow committee members, and 3) are good at reviewing the award nominees and uncovering key facts to help identify leaders in the affordable housing industry.

Commitment: Meets in late winter and early spring, varies in commitment but expect 5-10 hours.
Staff Contact: Brian Rossbert
2024 Co- Chairs: Yolanda Marshall & Kim Snetzinger
2024 Committee Members

Conference Planning Committee
The Conference Planning Committee helps plan and implement the Housing Colorado Conference. Each volunteer is asked to join a subcommittee. There are three subcommittee options: Publications (advises on design and proofreading), Workshops (helps choose workshop topics from proposal submissions), and Special Events (determines keynote speakers). 

Commitment: Meets 4-5 times from January - September. Sub-committee commitments vary. Also asked to volunteer in logistics preparation and at the conference.
Staff Contact: MJ Jarvis
2024 Co-Chairs: Robin Choate and Tom Kimball
2024 Committee Members

DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice) Committee
Housing Colorado started the DEI Committee in early 2020. The committee created its statement of purpose in Fall 2020: Housing Colorado is committed to advancing policies that reverse the legacy of racism and discrimination in the housing industry. We seek to dismantle systems and barriers that prevent people of color and marginalized individuals access to thriving, inclusive communities.

Commitment: Monthly meetings, with additional assignments and meetings as needed.
Staff Contact: Brian Rossbert
2024 Co-Chairs: Amritpal Byrd and Stefka Fanchi
2024 Committee Members

Education Committee
This committee is responsible for the implementation of our monthly educational and networking opportunities. The committee meets quarterly to review proposals for educational events and finalize program content and speakers. This is a great fit if you 1) are looking for an opportunity to shape Housing Colorado’s educational programs on a year-round basis, 2) enjoy seeking out hot topics in the affordable housing industry and getting people talking about them, and 3) are good at building strong connections with a wide range of organizations. 

Commitment: Meets quarterly and given other assignments/advisement opportunities throughout year.
Staff Contact: Brian Rossbert
2024 Co- Chairs: Maggie Bolden & Kory Whitaker
2024 Committee Members

Legislative Committee
As authorized by the Housing Colorado Board of Directors, the Legislative Committee consists of industry professionals that are appointed by the board to monitor all legislation that impacts the development and preservation of affordable housing in Colorado. The Legislative Committee includes an industry diverse representation of members that lend their knowledge and experience to translate often complicated legislative proposals into real-world impacts that inform Housing Colorado’s position on specific bills. Legislative Committee appointments are made in the fall and are board approved.

Commitment: High level of involvement. Throughout legislative session, involvement in weekly conference calls, review of bill reports, and taking positions is expected.
Staff Contact: Brian Rossbert
2024 Chair: TBD
2024 Committee Members

 

Young Professionals Committee
This committee is for young professionals, emerging leaders, and members new to the affordable housing industry who want to plan education and events specifically for these Housing Colorado members. 

Commitment:  Quarterly meetings (in-person) with occasional touch base meetings (Zoom)
Staff Contact:  Miranda Stokes
2026 Co-Chairs:  Colleen Basil & Griffin Johnson