Arthur Knoer – Outreach & Development Coordinator (he/him/his)
Growing up in Kentucky, Arthur earned a master’s degree in political science from the University of Louisville before moving to Colorado. He has worked in numerous nonprofits managing programs, a food bank, and coordinating volunteers for events of all sizes. With a passion for improving program efficacy and efficacy, he is excited to do his part to support the amazing team at DRMAC.
Email: aknoer@drmac-co.org
Coleen Samuels – Executive Director (she/her/hers)
Coleen serves as is the Executive Director for the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC). With over 20 years of business operations and leadership experience, she is passionate about working with under represented and under-served families. Coleen is actively involved in committees addressing transportation accessibility and equity. She holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree and is a proud leader of the the DRMAC team who is dedicated to serving the community by eliminating transportation barriers.
Email: csamuels@drmac-co.org
Latoya Prante – Operations & Development Manager (she/her/hers)
Latoya graduated from Metropolitan State University with her BSSW. She has 3 associate degrees in human services, Pre-social work, and in psychology. She will be working on her master’s degree sometime in the future. She currently uses her degree to work with the community in a micro, mezzo and macro way. She looks at the community in a systems aspect. What works best for the community. She is someone who loves to support and see people thrive. She is outgoing and very people oriented. She has 20 plus years of experience working with older adults and people with disabilities. She started with DRMAC as an intern and is now the Program and Development Manager.
Email: lprante@drmac-co.org
Maria Griffin – Administrative & Marketing Assistant (she/her/hers)
Maria is the Administrative and Marketing Assistant at Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council. She has a background in Hospitality Management and is fluent in English and Spanish. She’s passionate for helping others and developing relationships with people in order to provide the best service to the Colorado community. Maria looks forward to continuing the DRMAC commitment to assist people with low- income, disabilities and older adults.
Email: mgriffin@drmac-co.org
Malia Munson – Operations & Development Coordinator (she/her/hers)
Malia Munson, a Montana State University graduate with a B.S. in Business Management, serves as our dedicated Program Assistant at DRMAC. Her versatile experience in operational management, from managing an office and coordinating shipping operations to overseeing a tele-pharmacy in a small Montana town, makes her an invaluable asset. Malia specializes in setting up our company’s database and supports our membership and Local Coordinating Councils in their growth. She’s a team player with a passion for collaboration, both at work and in her active involvement in the rugby community.
Email: mmunson@drmac-co.org
Stephanie O’Neill – Program Manager of Special Projects (she/her/hers)
Stephanie is the Program Manager of Special Projects and oversees our Getting There Travel Training Program and Getting There App. She has a degree in Health Sciences from the University of Vermont where she focused heavily on reducing food insecurity in local communities. She is passionate about reducing health inequities and improving access to care through transportation and other public health measures. Stephanie is excited to continue partnering with the Denver Metro community through DRMAC.
Email: soneill@drmac-co.org
Valeria Martinez – Bilingual Program & Training Assistant (she/her/hers)
Valeria Martinez is a dedicated professional with a strong background in education, community engagement, and project management. With a passion for driving positive change and empowering communities, Valeria has demonstrated leadership in various roles throughout her career. Valeria is committed to creating inclusive spaces and amplifying community voices. She has experience effectively managing multiple grants, spearheaded family engagement programming across campuses, and empowered students and families to advocate for their needs.
Email: vmartinez@drmac-co.org
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