Edgewater Collective Board
Cynthia Lizano – Board President
Cynthia is a Lakewood resident psychologist with extensive experience in community engagement and DEI. She is passionate about empowering communities to lead the programs and policies that impact their lives. Cynthia’s work focuses on fostering collaboration, sustainable change, and building leadership within underserved populations through inclusive strategies and cultural competence.
Amanda De Rezende – Treasurer
Amanda, a Brazilian native, has lived in the U.S. for over 12 years, five of which in Wheat Ridge. A single mother, trained pharmacist, and alumna of the Family Leadership Training Program, Amanda is passionate about empowering the Latinx community and fostering female leadership. She focuses on increasing civic participation and equipping family leaders to address key social, health, and economic issues, creating a lasting impact on her community.
Kim Massey – Secretary
Kim has lived in Edgewater since 2020. She has been promoting meaningful community engagement for the last 8 years through the Family Leadership Training Institute and is excited to see Edgewater Collective support our community through this program.
Isabel Cruz
Isabel is an 80214 resident and experienced social justice advocate currently working in state health policy. She is dedicated to advancing racial equity and systemic change to ensure that all 80214 community members (and Coloradans generally) have what they need to thrive.
Esther Caldera
Esther has lived in Edgewater for over two decades with her family. Her children attended Edgewater area schools and her daughters graduated from Jefferson Junior/Senior High School. She is a member of Cuenta Conmigo Cooperative.
Cristina Martinez
Cristina has lived in Edgewater with her family since 2015 when they moved from Mexico. Her daughter attended Edgewater area schools and she loves the community. Cristina is also a member of the Casitas Pin Pon Childcare Cooperative.
Erika Rodarte
Erika lives in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver and is a member of Casitas Pin Pon Childcare Cooperative. She is interested in the wellbeing of her Hispanic community, especially in young children, so that they receive quality education, food, and care.
Joel Newton
Joel started Edgewater Collective in 2013 with a focus on thriving Edgewater schools, neighborhoods, and schools. He currently is a Cooperative Developer at Center for Community Wealth. Joel is motivated by the opportunity to create systemic change so that all community members have an opportunity to thrive.
Want to Join?
We are currently looking for new board members that represent the diversity of our community. If you are interested in learning more, email Joel Newton.
Edgewater Collective Staff
Due to funding challenges, Edgewater Collective is currently led by the Board and community volunteers. When funding turns around, our goal is to hire a Latina, bilingual Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter.