Our Team

Deone joined the VIA team in February 2024. Prior to that, she worked in child welfare and a variety of higher education settings. She is grateful for the different seasons of life that have opened up space for applying her vocation in these professional contexts, as well as in family life, the church and extended community. Deone enjoys time with family and friends, offering spiritual direction to individuals, spending time in the outdoors, exploring new places, reading, music, and an excellent cup of coffee.

Deone lives in Boulder, CO with her husband, Mark. They are partners in parenting/grandparenting, neighboring, discipling, hosting people in their home, playing music, going on tandem bike rides, kayak river floats, hiking, and road trip adventures. They love being married and are passionate about encouraging others towards a healthy marriage.

Deone is excited to serve within an organization that seeks to embody the core Christian mission of loving God and neighbor. She is passionate about nurturing the ongoing health of VIA, advancing the mission, and innovating the path forward for the organization.

Karen joined the VIA team in in May, 2022. Before that, she worked in an elementary school library for 16 years, and prior to that worked as a social worker, managing the health care needs of seniors in the Denver community.

Karen and her husband, Jeremy, have 3 adult children and enjoy vacationing in the Colorado mountains. Karen loves to read, visit with friends and family, and take long walks.

Karen is excited to work for an organization that makes such a tangible difference in the lives of people in our community by sharing Christ’s love through connection with Christian volunteers.