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Julie Stone

Executive Director

Angela O'Leary

Chief Operating Officer

FoodProduciton & culinary Training

Joe Beggs

SENior executive chef instructor

Brian Marquez

Production Chef Instructor

Brian Marquez

Production Chef Instructor

Bryan Machesky

Chef Instructor

Shannon Boehler

Catering Instructor

Tina Yarbrough

Chef Instructor

Kaylen Krue

Line Cook Apprentice

Laura Castaneda De Hernandez

Line Cook Apprentice

Jason McDermott

Customer SErvice (Logistics)

Jesus Mendoza Hernendez

Customer SErvice (Logistics)

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Brittany Jones

recruitment and Program manager

Shantelle Rockman

access & resource coordinator

Tracy Todd

Youth Program Coordinator

Charlene Del Vescovo

Employment Specialist

Tim Meador

Classroom Instructor

Hanna Thurow

Employment specialist

Cindy Vasquez

Program Assistant

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Lauren O'Brien,
Board Chair

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Mary Mino,
Treasurer

CEO, MSM Advisory Group

Michelle Myers,
Board Member

Founder, Summit Leadership Coaching

Rich Schneider,
Board Member

Founder and CEO, Raquelitas Tortillas

Tim Maness,
Board Member

COlorado Branch Restaurant Consultant and Chef, Shamrock foods

Benjamin Risch,
Board Member

Associate, Bok Financial

Ming Lee Newcomb,
Board Member

Attorney, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

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Julie Stone

Executive Director

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"We rise by lifting others" - Robert G. Ingersoll

Julie Stone joined Work Options in 2010 as Director of Operations and was promoted to Executive Director in 2016. She brings more than a decade of institutional knowledge and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission of using food as a force for good.

As Executive Director, Julie oversees the organization’s development strategy and financial health while guiding overall organizational vision and impact. She has an extensive background in food service management, with experience ranging from fine dining to multi unit operations, and a deep understanding of Work Options’ programming, students, and community impact. Throughout her career, Julie has specialized in training and supporting individuals with limited employable skills, helping them build pathways to stable and meaningful employment.

Prior to joining Work Options, Julie managed the Ohio Governor’s Residence, where she developed and directed an innovative inmate hospitality program. This experience helped shape her commitment to workforce development, operational excellence, and inclusive leadership.

Julie holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder and is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University’s Greater Good Leadership Program. She also serves as a board member of the Colorado Restaurant Association and Foundation.

Julie thrives in mission driven environments where she can identify and mobilize strategic priorities to achieve both short and long term goals. She is known for building strong relationships, anticipating challenges before they arise, and translating complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies. Her leadership is grounded in strong financial management, cross functional collaboration, and a commitment to innovative, equity centered solutions.