Welcome

Heather is the founder of Lotus Foundation. She brings to the organization a passion for advocacy and survivors. Heather obtained her Master's Degree in Social Justice and Human Rights from Arizona State University in 2020. She has a history of volunteer work and advocacy with various organizations, including The Trevor Project and Lutheran Family Services, in addition to her experience directly serving survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. 

Stephanie is the co-founder of Lotus Foundation. She brings to the organization a passion for advocacy and survivors. Stephanie obtained Bachelor's Degrees in both Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado in 2020. She has a history of volunteer work and advocacy with various organizations, including the Colorado Springs Police Department, in addition to her experience directly serving survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. 

Founder of Lotus Foundation. Nationally Credentialed Victim Advocate through the NACP, with ID# N26-878-7984. State Certified Victim Advocate through COVA, certificate #092823-0093-B. 

Co-founder of Lotus Foundation. Confidential Victim Advocate.

Active Duty member of the U.S. Air Force.

Confidential Victim Advocate. Community partner. Danielle's background is in both business and education. With a heart to serve the local Colorado Springs community, she brings over 30 years of nonprofit experience, volunteerism, and leadership.

Community partner. Army veteran. Shawn holds two Master's degrees; Strategic Leadership as well as Business Administration. He is the President/Owner of a large Colorado based company, a real estate investor, and a successful business liaison with proven financial acumen.

Community Partner. Chandra comes from a background in the healthcare industry of over 20 years. Her most recent endeavors include joining the real estate sector as a joint business owner alongside her husband Matt. Together, they currently manage a large team that spans across 8 states.  She is a mentor to many and is passionate about seeing women grow and to build community with one another.   

Community Partner. Hector is a graduate of International Business School in Mexico, where he spent more than 20 years as CEO of a family-owned company. In his hometown of Hermosillo, Sonora, Hector started a nonprofit organization to assist persons with different capabilities to have the right equipment for their day to day needs. Hector now resides in Arizona where he is a Regional Director for a large Colorado-based company. 

Community Partner. Ph.D., MCJ Director at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Former police officer and Associate Professor at UCCS. Passion for children's rights, continued research on victimization and violence, and developing academically strong students.