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NJC Foundation Leadership

The leadership of the NJC Foundation is made up of committed volunteer community members from across our service area. Through their philanthropic dedication and shared commitment to education, they help strengthen the Foundation and create greater access to educational opportunities for students.

2026-2027 Board of Directors

  • Bob Carpio, President
  • Todd Thomas, Vice President
  • Joe Patterson, Treasurer
  • Karla Rosas, NJC Advisory Council
  • Mark Kokes, NJC Alumni Association President
  • Kelly Lowery, Member
  • Britney Weers, Member
  • Lyndsey King, Member

If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the NJC Foundation board of directors, please contact the Foundation office at (970) 521-6777 or email foundation@njc.edu.

John Bosbyshell
Alumni Profile
John Bosbyshell

Great things can happen to you when you attend Northeastern. Opportunities are plentiful and you have an advantage over other candidates because of the foundation and ability to quickly learn and adjust as new things.

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Allie Schumacher

Concurrent Enrollment has accelerated my learning and its affordability allowed me to save for future college expenses. 

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Angel Rangel Cortes

I remind myself of what my parents endured to get where they are today. They were able to achieve the American Dream, and they have taught me to go above and beyond!

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Staff

Christina Gesford
Foundation and Alumni Relations Executive Director
970-521-6603
Christina.gesford@njc.edu
E.S. French
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Christina Gesford
Kaitlyn Sutter
Foundation and Alumni Relations Assistant
970-521-6777
kaitlyn.sutter@njc.edu
E.S. French
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Kaitlyn Sutter

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