Kim Cortes
Program Manager
Kim joins STEMblazers as a former woman in STEM with nearly ten years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors. She is known for her enthusiastic leadership, advocacy skills, and commitment to data-driven programming. Kim holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and a J.D. with a focus on environmental law. For the past seven years, she has led workforce programs for people with disabilities. Kim is passionate about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. She is excited to combine her care and concern for the environment with her workforce development skills to lead the She’s in Power program.
You can reach Kim at [email protected].
Lucinda Kerschensteiner
Adviser
Lucinda Kerschensteiner joined She’s in Power in 2022 as their first Executive Director. With over 20 years experience in the social sector and over 25 years in the Northern Colorado community. Lucinda is known for herding cats, building teams and launching impactful initiatives. Her diverse background includes leading workforce programs, starting a nonprofit, building a nonprofit hub, developing an arts incubator program, consulting with nonprofits, and providing career transition services.
Supporting the education and empowerment of girls and women is baked into her DNA. Lucinda graduated from an all-girls school in Columbus, Ohio and an all-women’s college, Bryn Mawr College, where she played varsity sports. Through her career, she has contributed to the operations of numerous women’s networking groups, causes and events.
Lucinda is a graduate of Colorado State University’s Impact MBA (formerly Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise). This experience inspired her to start Uhambo USA, a nonprofit that supports children with disabilities in South Africa. Prior to developing and growing nonprofits, Lucinda was one of the first professional coaches in the region and worked with hundreds of individuals to help them create meaningful changes in their lives. It still makes her day to hear from former clients!
Lucinda is an active member and sits on several committees with the Rotary Club of Fort Collins. As a resident of Old Town Fort Collins, Lucinda and her husband, David, enjoy knowing their neighbors, living in a walkable community and playing the Lightning Golf holes! In her free time, you can find Lucinda up in the mountains running and hiking, planning travel or outings, or riding horses.
You can reach Lucinda at [email protected].
Eliana (Ellie) Jaiteh
Program Coordinator
Ellie is a marketing student at Aims Community College with almost two years of experience at She’s in Power. She began her journey as a “Spark”, a program participant in 2022, and was hired to continue supporting the program with social media, communications and coordinating program activities. She is passionate about the outdoors. Working in STEM and clean energy allows her to contribute to preserving and protecting the planet. “I find it truly rewarding to be part of initiatives that benefit the environment,” says Ellie.
