Tell us a little bit about yourself

I am a native Coloradoan and have lived in Ft Collins my entire life. I recently married my husband of less than 1 year. We both work at Woodward, Inc in Loveland and have been here for almost 3 years.

What are you passionate about?

Keeping Fort Collins great! I want to continue to feel safe in my hometown. I am not interested in Fort Collins becoming another big city. I want to keep the mountains and nature areas, which is what keeps people visiting and loving our community.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy the mountains and being in them whenever possible. I love to snowshoe in the winter and hike and camp in the summer. I am also an avid hunter in the fall.

What do you love most about Larimer County?

The proximity to the mountains. I love the people in the community; almost everyone loves the outdoors and it creates a common bond among us.

How long have you been a United Way donor?

Since 2011 when I started with Woodward. This company has a passion for helping the community in which it operates and encourages us to get involved. They really opened my eyes to the possibilities in our community.

Why do you choose to support your community through United Way?

It supports various areas of the community; areas that I may not know how to become involved in otherwise. I can also choose which areas to donate my time and money.

Thanks to Kristanand thousands of other donors like her, we are creating opportunities for a better life for all people in Larimer County.

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