Colleen Church serves as the Deputy Director of the Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research. In this role, she manages the growth and development of the center’s team, operations and programs to advance strategic goals. Colleen has significant experience in philanthropy, strategy development, management, board relations and community engagement. Previously, she held leadership roles at Caring for Colorado Foundation, The Colorado Health Foundation and the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office. Colleen earned a BA from the University of Colorado Boulder and a master’s in public affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. She is driven by a passion for women’s health and well-being and the potential of science and advocacy to create more equitable outcomes. When not in the office, she is hiking, skiing, swimming, reading, and enjoying gatherings and adventures with friends and family.