Kelly Costello has served as the Director of Advocacy at CAVP since February 2007. He brings a long history of community activism and a diverse array of experiences to CAVP. Arriving in Denver in 2003 with an elementary teaching degree and a background in mathematics, he was impressed with the amazing work being done by CAVP. He got involved peripherally with the organization while dedicating himself to the Denver Zine Library (a lending library of over 9,000 pieces of independently published media) and the Tranny Roadshow (a national performance art tour with an all self-identified transgender cast). When given the opportunity to participate in CAVP at a staff level, he was thrilled to become both a resource and an advocate for LGBTQ communities in Colorado. After having lived in three time zones, Kelly is glad to feel settled and at home in Denver.

Eleanor Dewey grew up outside of Denver and while still in high school became involved in social justice organizing. As a queer trans youth she was drawn to CAVP's work early on and initially engaged as a hotline advocate, in which capacity she served for two years.  During her early days at CAVP, Eleanor also became involved in other grassroots organizing efforts in Colorado. She has been a frequent collaborator with local and national organizations leading workshops and panels mostly focusing on LGBTQ youth oppression.  In the past year, Eleanor has also served as the Chinook Fund's education and communications intern, where she has assisted in the development of a new economic justice education program. Currently she serves as a peer staff at Rainbow Alley where she is developing and launching a brand new youth organizing and anti-oppression 101 series.

Mac Liman has had a crush on CAVP for many years.  Her infatuation led her to become an advocate for the CAVP crisis hotline in March 2007 and then to volunteer to do almost anything that meant she would get to be near this radical organization and learn how CAVP does so much incredible work with such integrity, strength and creativity.  She is honored to have the opportunity to work at CAVP as Development Coordinator. The rest of her time is spent teaching people bicycle mechanics, experimenting with urban collective home ownership with her 8 housemates and many chickens, spending time with her mom, making coffee drinks at the Tattered Cover, battling with her insulin pump, and trying to use her class privilege for social change.

Crystal Middlestadt spent the first 24 years of her life in Oregon. Looking for a change of pace and opportunity, she moved to Denver in 2004 after obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Women's Studies from the University of Oregon. In 2007, Crystal joined CAVP as the Director of Training & Education. As a mixed race, queer woman of color, she is grateful to work at an organization that is committed to creating holistic, creative, and sustainable approaches to queer liberation.  She has a long-standing commitment to anti-violence and social justice work with training experience on a range of issues including anti-oppression, healing, sexual assault prevention, and empowerment self-defense.  Over the last few years, she has been working collaboratively with Avy Skolnik formally of CAVP and the NYC Anti-Violence Program to launch "Hanging Out and Hooking Up: Safer Dating, Cruising, and Negotiating Sex," safety skills workshops for LGBTQ youth. Outside of CAVP,  Crystal is involved with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Sexual Assault Prevention State Team and the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation’s Self-Defense Instructor’s Conference. When she’s not busy planning for the revolution, she enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, building her djing skills, and taking road trips throughout the West.

Cara Neri is CAVP's Community Advocate based in Colorado Springs and is passionate about fighting for the safety and equality of the LGBTIQ community. She has previously worked as a stay-at-home mom of her two children, while working towards and achieving her bachelor's degree in social work. She also has experience working with people with disabilities. Cara is pursuing her master's degree in social work beginning in January. Cara grew up in Southern California and has lived in Colorado Springs for four years now. She is excited and feels privileged to be working for such a fantastic organization as CAVP and looks forward to the positive change that we are all working to bring about.

Jerrilyn Page, Director of Sustainability, has worked as a staff member of the Colorado Anti-Violence Program since April of 2008. Her previous experience spans a variety of liberation movements. She has been heavily involved in intentional community building, and has served on the boards of directors of the North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) and on the Boulder Housing Coalition as President. As a graduate of the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training, her goal is to create permanently sustainable organizations that are supported, controlled and owned by the communities they serve. She has worked in non-profit fundraising and organizing for the past 10 years with a variety of local and national organizations including Metro State College of Denver, Deproduction: The [denverevolution] Production Group, and Front Range Earth Force.