DRMAC Board of Directors

People Making Things Happen

Andrea Suhaka, Secretary

Andrea Suhaka served on the founding Centennial Council, 2001-2008 and then moved on to serve 12 years on the Centennial Planning & Zoning Commission. Also, in 2007, she was elected to the Centennial Home Rule Charter Commission. She is a graduate of the Transit Alliance Citizens’ Academy and was a founding member of Transportation Solutions Arapahoe County. Throughout 2015, she worked with the Affordable Fares Task Force sponsored by Mile High Connects and continues to follow and take part in the Arapahoe County Transportation Forum. She is a Board member of the Denver Regional Mobility & Access Council (DRMAC). She graduated from Douglass College of Rutgers University in 1970 and retired from Girl Scouts – Mile Hi Council in 2007 after a 21-year career. Growing up in New Jersey, Ms. Suhaka bussed to summer jobs in New York City. She is a resident of Centennial, RTD District G. (Term expires 2023)

Angel L. Bond, MPA (she/her)

Angel Bond is the Boulder County Mobility for All Program Manager. She has over twenty years’ experience in the public sector, demonstrating consistent success coordinating collaborative projects and bringing together diverse interests at the international, national, regional, and local levels of government.

For the past nine years, Angel has worked in the field of mobility management and transportation equity. In her current role as Boulder County Mobility for All Program Manager, Angel’s work ranges from facilitating the Local Coordinating Coalition to planning and implementing projects that improve access to multimodal transportation options for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income households in Boulder County. She oversees transportation assistance, educational, and planning efforts focused on improving access to equitable, affordable, and accessible transportation for underserved or vulnerable populations.

Angel is passionate about equity, collective impact, and inclusive planning to achieve human-centered, transportation solutions. She prides herself on creating dynamic teams and a positive culture of innovation.

Angela Fletcher, CPM, ARM (she/her)

Angela has been involved with the affordable housing industry for 34 years and currently is the Director for the Housing Management Division for the Denver Housing Authority. Angela is responsible for 6,000 apartment units, 175 employees and a budget of $1.9 million. Angela has experience in multi-family, public housing, project based – 811/8, 202/8, tax credit, home, rural development and conventional housing. Angela holds certifications in: LIHTC, Public Housing Manager, Blended Occupancy, Accredited Residential Manager and Certified Property Manager.

Angela has a BS in Business Administration with a minor in real estate management from Peirce College and holds a Colorado Real Estate Broker License. Angela is also involved with the Institute of Real Estate Management – IREM 17 – Past President, Past President of the Affordable Housing Management Association – Rocky/AHMA and current Board Member, Past President of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) and current Board Member, serves on the Affordable Housing and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committees for the National Apartment Association (NAA). In addition, Angela is involved with the REACH Advisory Board with the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA) and she was recipient of the Outstanding Women in Business Award in August 2022 from the Denver Business Journal.

Bill Sirois

Bill has over 30 years’ experience in transportation and land use planning in both the public and private sectors. Currently Bill is the Senior Manager of Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) for the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver. At RTD, Bill acts as agency’s primary liaison with the development community, local jurisdictions and other stakeholders on transit-oriented development and transit planning projects. Bill has played a pivotal role with multiple TOD projects which have advanced from conception to construction including Alameda Station Village (Denizen), Depot Square in Boulder, Denver Union Station, and the Olde Town Arvada TOD Pilot project. Recently, Bill has played lead roles in key planning efforts including Reimagine RTD and the Systemwide Fare Study and Equity Analysis.

Bill Van Meter, Treasurer (he/him)

Bill is the Assistant General Manager, Planning for the Regional Transportation District (RTD). He has been employed with RTD since 1991 and has been in his current position since 2010. Bill has over 31 years of experience in the transportation planning field, with experience in public transit and roadway planning, managing multi-modal transportation studies, Federal Transit Administration New Starts and Small Starts grant funding programs. Bill currently represents RTD as a Commissioner on Colorado’s Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission and as a non-voting Board member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

Cady Dawson (she/her)

Cady has nearly 20 years of multimodal transportation planning experience ranging from municipal planning efforts to county, regional and statewide plans. Cady’s experience includes specific emphasis on optimizing multimodal network connections, including a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between land use and transportation and the importance of first- and last-mile connections. Focusing her career on transit, she has vast experience with short-and long-range transit planning, strategic planning, financial assessments, feasibility studies, gap and needs assessments, coordinated human services plans, grant writing, and transit system management. Paramount to Cady’s work are her creative style and personal touch that result in inclusive, community supported and implementable plans that work to close the equity gap and improve mobility for all.

Jaime Lewis, Vice Chair (he/him)

I have served my communities in several capacities for over 45 years and would like to share with you my journey.

Work History:

1977-1995 United States Military Academy. Worked with the Directorate of Information Management (computers); last position was Computer Center Manager. This included supervising 20 employees and managing assets of 6 million dollars.
1996-2001 Held several positions in Chaffee County Colorado. Editor of the County Resource handbook, City Council, Office of Mayor. Democratic County Chair (2000)
Worked with Diane Digette to get Browns Canyon designated a wilderness area.
1999-present Have worked with the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition to preserve and enhance the rights for people with disabilities. Positions held include Board member, Office Manager, Transit Advisor.
RTD Board member for District A. Term ended on Dec 31, 2024 (Appointed by Mayor Mike Johnston)

To deliver good policy to decision makers I am involved in the following organizations:

Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (Transit Advisor)
Denver Streets Congress
Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council. In DRMAC I assist with Local Coordinating Councils that address transit in their geographic areas.
Alliance to Transform Transportation (researching ideas on how to expand transit service in our region).
Initiated the ballot issue for people to vote for Denver Sidewalks. Transferring responsibility to the City of Denver.
Denver Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee

My strength is my patience to listen to a variety of points of views before I endorse or present a policy.

Other Activities: I am a stage actor for a variety of Theaters in the region. I am also an ordained minister.

Jan Rowe

Jan is the Assistant Director of Transit Programs for CDOT’s Division of Transit and Rail. He has been with CDOT for over 4 years in a planner role, aiding multimodal transportation solutions that provide benefits to all transportation users in Colorado. Jan has experience with large discretionary federal and state grants, FTA formula grants, corridor studies, and led the first interstate transit study for Colorado looking at a transit route between Cheyenne and Fort Collins. His current position at the Division of Transit and Rail has involved him directly with transit and mobility agencies across the state, and he has become the main voice for those providers and their customers within CDOT.

Jennifer Hussey (she/her)

Jennifer is a native of Colorado married with four children and eleven grandchildren. She enjoys being outside and spending time with her family. Jennifer has thirty years of experience in the field of transportation. For the last eight years Jennifer has supervised the Easy Ride program with the City and County of Broomfield. The Easy Ride program provides transportation services for senior citizens as well as adults with disabilities.

Malorie Miller (she/her)

Malorie Miller is a Senior Planner for the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), Transportation Planning and Operations division where she leads strategic human service focused transportation initiatives. She has been with DRCOG for nearly 5 years. She previously served as the Program Manager of Transportation Services for the DRCOG Area Agency on Aging division which provides free transportation services to adults 60 and older in the metropolitan region. Malorie has experience working on innovative transportation projects including the Ride Alliance project.

Melissa Klapperich, CHW (she/her)

Melissa brings over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness field, guided by a deep commitment to compassionate, community-centered care. She currently serves as a Care Coordinator and Community Health Worker (CHW) at the Chanda Center for Health, where she has been part of the team since 2022. In her role, Melissa is dedicated to bridging gaps in healthcare and addressing healthcare disparities, always leading with empathy and respect for the individuals and communities she serves.

Prior to her work in community health, Melissa spent 18 years as a massage therapist and entrepreneur, cultivating a holistic understanding of wellness and client-centered support. Her professional journey, along with a wide range of volunteer experiences, has shaped her ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and respond thoughtfully to community needs.

Rachel Walker (she/her)

Rachel Walker is the Associate Director of Community Affairs at Developmental Pathways. She has been at Developmental Pathways since 2008 and has worked over 20 years in the disability field. Through her career at Developmental Pathways, she has spent time in both the Early Intervention and Community Engagement Department. Rachel graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from University of Denver with a BS Degree in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Rachel has been in Colorado her whole life and enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, her son Zayne, and dog, Pixel.

Raffael Hoffmann (he/him)

Raffael is the Principal of Bigger Grants, LLC, and has successfully worked as a fundraiser with a strong focus on institutional giving for the past two decades. His previous employers include the University of Denver, Dental Lifeline Network, and Laradon. At Laradon, Raffael spent seven years on paratransit planning and generated funding to replace the fleet and to start the fleet electrification.

Raffael has an M.Ed. from Georg-August-Universität in Göttingen, Germany, and a M.S. in Leadership and Organization from the University of Denver. He is a biking enthusiast and lives with his wife, Dinah, his son, Sam, and cat, Schrödinger, in Denver.

Robert Epstein, Chair (he/him)

Former VP, Colorado Mobility Coalition

Former President and Board Chair, Colorado Senior Lobby

Robin Ennis (she/her)

Robin is a private practice Therapist, as well as the LEND Self-Advocacy Discipline Director at JFK Partners. Robin has a B.A. in Sociology and Communication, as well as a MSW in Clinical Social Work from the University of Denver. She also attained her DSW from Simmons University. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Colorado.

Robin became unexpectedly blind at the age of 18 due to a medical complication with Hydrocephalus. In her role as an advocate, she contributes her lived experience to help others understand the strengths / capabilities of those with disabilities, as well as existing gaps within and outside of systems. It is Robin’s mission to make sure everyone of all abilities has an equal voice.