System Engagement Coordinator
Aspen is a Colorado native who grew up in Colorado Springs and Aurora. She has built her personal and professional life around community, connection, and supporting others. She is a mother of two and a former rugby and women’s tackle football player which has helped shape her strong sense of teamwork, perseverance and leadership.Aspen currently serves as a Systems Engagement Coordinator where she works to help advocates, families, and community partners better understand the systems, policies, and programs that impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Her work primarily focuses on systems engagement, advocacy and communication including translating complex information into practical and accessible resources.Before moving into systems level work, Aspen gained over 10 years of hands-on experience supporting individuals with disabilities across a variety of settings. She worked as an In-home manager supporting adults with IDD, served as a family liaison, and worked directly with children in ILC, SSN, and autism classrooms. These experiences have given her a unique perspective on disability services, from providing direct support to working alongside families to now helping people navigate larger systems.
