Meet The Team

Adrienne joined HVCC in 2007 as the first employee and has enjoyed growing with HVCC and supporting the expansion from the tiny house on Grand Avenue into what it is today. She has lived in the Del Norte area her entire adult life and married a Del Norte native in 2002. Adam works in education and they have 3 children who have participated in HVCC at all levels. When not working, Adrienne enjoys being in the kitchen and spending her summer weekends at “the lake”. During the year she can often be found at her kids’ games and events, and traveling whenever she can. Adrienne is committed to helping make Del Norte be the best it can be because we see everyday how youth can grow when they are given the love and care they deserve from the adults in their community. We all play a part in ensuring that youth have the tools and support they need because youth are the solution!

Alexa works as the Program Lead at HVCC! She takes charge in planning all the activities and making sure all the kiddos are engaged and having a great time. Alexa loves to spend my days hanging out with kids after school and encouraging them to learn all sorts of new things.

Alexis comes from a generational Del Norte family and was happy to return to her roots with her husband and two children following too many years in the city. She joined the staff as the Sports Coordinator in 2022 after working with HVCC as a volunteer soccer coach for her daughter’s team. When not at HVCC, Alexis spends her time working on the family ranch, volunteering with the PTO and 4h, reading, and hanging out with her family. She is always ready to challenge her children or anyone interested in a game on the basketball court. Alexis concentrates on creating opportunities for our community to focus on fundamentals, sportsmanship and fun in a team environment. She is proud to support the HVCC sports program and participants in celebrating growth and building relationships that will last long after the season has ended.

Angelina was raised here in Del Norte, Colorado and it is where she has spent a good portion of her life. She took on a full time role with HVCC in 2021 running the Encore program and managing the kitchen. When the weekend rolls around, Angelina and her husband Ryan love going on little getaways to see new towns and visit friends. While they’re home they enjoy spending time with their pet cat, Tim, and soaking in the sun on their patio. Running the Encore program has given Angelina the ability to connect with so many individuals on so many levels, and for that, she is so grateful!

Arielle currently serves as a Behavior and Community Outreach Specialist at HVCC. With a passion for working with children, Arielle has found her calling in creating positive and supportive environments for young minds to thrive. Currently pursuing her education in elementary education, Arielle is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of students. Her role at HVCC allows her to blend her skills in behavior management with a genuine love for supporting young minds. Beyond time spent at work, Arielle finds solace in the outdoors, particularly at the lake. Born and raised in Del Norte, CO, she loves spending time wandering around the mountains. In her free time, Arielle cherishes moments spent with friends and family. Arielle’s journey with HVCC is characterized by a deep commitment to education, a passion for youth development, and a genuine appreciation for the beauty of life's simple joys.

Lynnea was born and raised in the San Luis Valley and has called Del Norte her home. She is one of the original members of HVCC - she got to grow up and learn the true values of HVCC in its early years. Lynnea works as the Health and Wellness Specialist at HVCC, which includes organizing and managing all the sports teams that HVCC has to offer. She enjoys sports and makes it her mission to make sure all the kiddos at HVCC are growing and getting more skilled every day. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, competing against her little brothers, and traveling. Anytime there is a sport going on at HVCC, Lynnea won’t be hard to find!

Jaynie has been working with kids for 14 years and continues to love pouring into them! She received her Bachelors degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation from Lee University. Originally from Gatlinburg, TN, Jaynie grew up hiking, camping and playing in the Great Smoky Mountains. She loves outdoor activities such as backpacking, skiing, biking, climbing and camping. Her and her husband, Daniel, enjoy chasing adventure and pursued it all the way here to the valley when they moved here last year. As well as the wilderness in the SLV, she has come to love the people and their stories here. Being a part of the HVCC team brings Jaynie so much joy! Getting to be a part, however big or small, of the lives of the children is something she is deeply grateful for, and she cherishes getting to come alongside them everyday.

Krista has a degree in English and Marketing from Texas Woman’s University. She has spent much of her career curating brand messaging and managing social media presences. She loves getting to work in the communications and marketing space, especially for nonprofits! She enjoys crafting messaging that tells the story of a brand in a meaningful way. Krista and her husband, Riley, are originally from Texas, but they made the valley their home in 2022. In her free time, Krista spends most of her time out in the mountains with her pup, Milo! When she’s not on the trail, Krista can be found at her hobby farm tending to her herd of misfit animals and baking all sorts of sinfully unhealthy desserts. Her work at HVCC is incredibly meaningful to her because she loves getting to help foster and encourage kids to be themselves and watch their little personalities grow! She finds immense value in developing a strong community, and the youth of this valley are the key to building an environment conducive to growth, positive change and strong relationships within the community. She fully believes that Youth Are The Solution!

Fani was raised in Mexico and moved to the Valley when she was 14 years old. She graduated with her Dental Assistant degree in 2022 and plans to use it sometime in the near future! She enjoys playing sports and spending time with her little family and dog, Ozzy. Fani really enjoys cooking, especially bacon! Fani accepted a job with HVCC in 2023 and has done a fantastic job running the kitchen. Fani’s favorite part about working at HVCC is seeing the kids happy and enjoying the food.

Shaubin works for HVCC as Nutrition Support and spends her time in the kitchen cooking up delicious meals for staff and kids. If you ask her, HVCC is the best place to work! She has lived in Del Norte all her life. She has been married for almost 22 years and has two incredible kids, Shaylin and Connor. Shaubin loves spending time with her family - they enjoy going camping and hiking together! She also has three fur babies that she absolutely adores.

Steve has worked for HVCC as the Maintenance Manager since 2020. He enjoys working with the rest of the HVCC staff and seeing the impact our programming has on the kids. He was born and raised in Del Norte. He has been married to his wife, Maggie, for 37 years. Together, they have three beautiful daughters, who have blessed them with nine grandchildren and a 10th on the way!