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Roxane is the director of Disability Programs. Prior to beginning this position in July 2020, she served as senior operations manager at SHALOM Denver for five years. In her current leadership role, Roxane provides vision, strategic planning, and oversight of the various programs serving persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout the Denver metro area.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and brings more than 40 years of experience working to improve the lives of children and adults with special needs and abilities. Roxane’s advocacy and commitment originate from a lifelong experience with her older brother who was diagnosed at the age of three with Autism and IDD. At a time when members of this population were traditionally institutionalized, Roxane’s parents resisted this trend, opting to immerse their son in newly created integrated community programs. Hence began Roxane’s entry into this field.

During her time in Steamboat, she served on many boards and committees, including Routt County United Way, Colorado Mental Health Board of Directors, and the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. She is currently a member of Alliance Colorado and served on its Executive Committee, Government Relations Committee, Membership Committee, and Employment Committee.

Roxane’s passion has been, and always will be, to advocate for the opportunities and inclusion of individuals with disabilities.