Interim Executive Director

Kelly Bull brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to community engagement to her new role. Hailing from a tight-knit neighborhood in Georgia, Bull understands the transformative power of strong community bonds. Her journey includes graduation from Leadership Pikes Peak's Signature Program and CONO's Neighborhood University, where she honed her advocacy skills and nurtured her passion for vibrant communities. Bull's diverse background further enriches her capacity to lead CONO effectively. Her tenure as a teacher and entrepreneur running her landscape design business has endowed a unique perspective on community dynamics. Notably, Bull's involvement as a board member of CONO underscores her dedication to fostering positive change at the grassroots level.

Neighborhood University Facilitator

As an Army brat, Brandon relocated to Colorado Springs in 1998 and attended Mitchell High School. Throughout his journey, he has dedicated his efforts to various nonprofits in the area, driven by a deep passion for community and economic development. Brandon's commitment to CONO and Neighborhood University is rooted in his belief in the power of collaboration and proactive initiatives. Embracing the philosophy that "life begins at the end of your comfort zone," Brandon is determined to embark on a fulfilling and adventurous journey.

Marketing Director and Webmaster

Mariah lives in downtown Colorado Springs, a resident of the area since 2014. She has over 20 years of experience in various professional sectors and is passionate about giving voice to others and fostering innovation. In her off time, she enjoys traveling around the world.

District 4 Community Coordinator

Lelia has resided in the southeast region of Colorado Springs for over 30 years. She has over 25 years in the nonprofit sector with a deep and committed mission to educate, equip, and empower neighbors in the southeast community. She has volunteered countless hours on steering committees, neighborhood boards, and advocacy groups. Lelia finds her drive and passion from a conviction of faith to use her voice to bring awareness, dignity, and justice to all people within her community. Her motto is to “talk the talk” and “walk the walk.” In her spare time, she finds joy in creating artistic expressions through mixed media.

District 5 Community Coordinator

Michelle has lived in Colorado Springs District 5 since 1995. She has held numerous positions in the community for non-profits and recently served on the Friends of Boulder Park board. She currently works as a glass artist and teaches fused glass classes. In 2019, Michelle created and founded the wildly successful Neighborhood Arts + Crafts Crawl. This Arts Month event features neighbor artists/makers in Divine Redeemer and Middle Shooks Run neighborhoods who open up their creative spaces to other neighbors to visit, learn about their craft, and have the opportunity to purchase their artwork. She has always had a passion for creating community. Michelle also loves spending time relaxing at home with her husband Chris, and their 2 kitties.