Boulder Progressives Announces an Expansion of Our Board of Directors
Boulder Progressives is excited to announce an expansion of our board of directors with the addition of seven new members. These new additions to our board represent a cross-section of our community, spanning multiple generations, fields of work and study, and areas of expertise.
As we begin our work for 2024 and 2025, the 19 incredible individuals making up our board will be working with our city, county, and state elected officials to create lasting and meaningful improvements, as we strive for a community that is welcoming, safe, and accessible for all.
We look forward to bringing our board’s knowledge, personal stories, and decades of work and experience to the complex community work we believe in, and to effecting change across our city and state.
The new 2024 additions to our Boulder Progressives Board follow below; you can find the full membership and executive team of the Boulder Progressives board on our website at www.BoulderProgressives.org/board
We can’t wait to get to work!
Hannah Davis - Hannah currently sits on Boulder’s Environmental Advisory Board and does consulting for organizations like The Nature Conservancy and Soil Carbon Solutions Center. In 2023, she was the Campaign Manager for Ryan Schuchard's successful election to Boulder City Council. Hannah co-founded ClimateRaise, a volunteer-led organization that connects active investors with the leading women-led climate tech startups. She was the Program Director for Techstars Sustainability Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy for three years before she took some time off to become a parent.
Mary Faltynski - Mary is a public health nurse who runs a flagship program for low-income pregnant teens across the county. She has been engaged in national and local politics for nearly four decades. She is passionate about Boulder fulfilling its promise as a community that is healthy and full of promise for all.
Adrian Fine - Adrian works in technology trust and safety and has a long history of public service and advocacy. Adrian grew up in Palo Alto, California - a city which shares many of the great things about Boulder and many of the same challenges - he served there as chair of Palo Alto’s planning and transportation commission and as Palo Alto’s Mayor, in which roles he focused on sustainable housing, transportation, and public finance. Adrian moved to Boulder in 2021, and is excited to bring his knowledge and experience to the Boulder community.
Ariel Kalishman Walsh - Ariel is a renewable energy professional dedicated to driving equitable change through the current energy transition from carbon-fuel to clean renewable electricity. Currently, Ariel works at Solstice, collaborating with community solar developers and asset owners to bring affordable clean energy to the community. She has a passion for advancing clean energy solutions and community-driven initiatives. Ariel’s professional journey has been characterized by impactful roles spanning various industries, each driven by a commitment to creating a positive environmental footprint.
Mike Mills - Mike has been a fervent advocate for sustainable transportation and human rights since moving to Boulder in 1990. Retiring in 2023 after a distinguished career in atmospheric chemistry and global climate modeling, he now dedicates his efforts full-time to local change. He is an active member of the Community Cycles Advocacy Committee, and in March 2024, he was appointed to Boulder's Transportation Advisory Board, where he is working with city staff to make Boulder more inclusive and environmentally resilient. At Boulder Progressives, he is a staunch champion for transportation, housing, climate action, and LGBTQ rights, committed to fostering a just and equitable community for all.
Michelle Solomon - Michelle moved to Boulder six years ago for graduate school at CU Boulder studying Environmental Engineering; she currently works at an environmental consulting firm in town remediating contamination issues. Michelle is passionate about solving complex issues such as climate change, housing affordability, homelessness, and transportation access.
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle - Andrea grew up in Louisville and has been deeply connected to the Boulder County community for her entire life. She's spent much of her professional life working in the Boulder tech community, but, in a career shift, recently completed a graduate degree in Anthropology at CU, where her research focused on the impacts of corporate social responsibility on workers. As a board member of Boulder Progressives, Andrea is dedicated to labor rights issues, climate solutions, and promoting human-centered urban design and housing affordability to create a more thriving community.
