Natasha Wright

Founder

Natasha is the Founder and Executive Director of Chai for Charity. She created Chai to connect donors eager to invest in their community with nonprofits who are pouring their love and energy into advocating for the underserved.

Natasha's day job is managing executive development programs at Google, and leading Colorado's women@Google effort.. Natasha has been with Google for 13 years, and previously worked in the nonprofit affordable housing sector in Los Angeles where she also earned Sociology and Urban Planning degrees from UCLA. She and her husband are raising 3 small men in Lafayette, Colorado.

Stephanie

Program Manager: Assemblies

Stephanie is a Coloradian, by way of the Philadelphia and San Francisco Bay areas. She brings her Project and Program Management background to this role at Chai, and is excited to make a sustained, positive impact on her community and beyond. Stephanie was drawn to Chai's mission of expanding the ways in which one can give, and particularly enjoys the tangible aspects of the assembly events. She looks forward to helping others feel that same sense of accomplishment in this role and broadening this version of giving to others.

Jon Hric

Strategic Operations Manager

Jon is the Strategic Operations Manager at Chai for Charity. Originally from Philadelphia, Jon has spent the last 7 years living in Chicago, Boston and Thailand. During the day, Jon helps students get the opportunity to study sustainable development abroad. His passion for community development and gender equality started during his time teaching environmental justice in Thailand. During his free time, you might catch him playing ultimate frisbee, at the farmer’s market or in the ceramics studio.

Justin Buchanan

Metrics & Evaluation Manager

Justin grew up splitting time between the competitive soccer fields of Tampa, Florida and the laid back beaches of the Jersey Shore. After a few years playing DIII soccer in Maine, he graduated with a degree in Sociology from the University of Florida. In 2011, he moved to New York City where he lived for 7 years, worked as a digital Product Manager, and volunteered for various nonprofit organizations before relocating to Boulder, Colorado to achieve his MBA from the University of Colorado. In his freetime, he enjoys rollerblading, being an Uncle, sketching his favorite movies, and playing fantasy baseball.

Laura Stewart

Community Relations Manager

Laura leads the Community Relations efforts for Chai for Charity.  In this role, she oversees guest, charity and sponsor engagement. She is drawn to the work of Chai for Charity because it allows her to connect closely with people, and share her enthusiasm for the mission with the community at large.

Laura is a massage therapist by trade, and a former elementary school educator. She is a 3rd generation Coloradoan and has been actively involved in boosting local efforts for years.

Becca Anzalone

Jennifer Henderson