Courtney joined the Colorado Lab because of its strong partnership with state policymakers and community serving organizations. Courtney is passionate about elevating the voices of those directly impacted by policy decisions with the goal of increasing equity in Colorado. Before joining the Colorado Lab, Courtney worked as a mixed methods researcher and project manager at Early Milestones Colorado. This work gave Courtney important insight into the early childhood landscape of Colorado, and the varying needs of families across the state. Courtney earned her master’s in sociology as well as a certificate in family policy and social welfare from the University of Colorado Denver.

Courtney is passionate about elevating the voices of those directly impacted by policy decisions and leveraging data to increase equity in Colorado and she is particularly interested in family economic well-being, early care and learning, and maternal and child health. The Colorado Lab’s Essential Element that speaks most strongly to her is making connections. Collaborative cross-sector communication enhances capacity and creates opportunities for sustained systemic change.

Courtney finds joy in spending time in the sun with friends and family and showing her toddler her favorite parts of her home state of Colorado.