Kendra joined the Arula team in June 2021 working with nonprofits to write grants, help with fundraising strategies, build websites, and strategically plan for the future. Now as the CEO, she works to grow the company and broaden the support Arula can provide to the community. After receiving her PhD, she spent almost 5 years working for a small nonprofit wolf and wolf dog sanctuary in Northern Colorado. She started as a volunteer, quickly becoming the Executive Assistant, and within a year transitioning to the Development Manager. She is familiar with how nonprofits are run at different levels and intimately understands the limited resources on which they often operate. Kendra is excited to use her knowledge and experience to help nonprofits in the community further their fundraising and development goals.

Shannon is a Nonprofit Strategist for Arula, and joined the team in November 2021. With a solid foundation in marketing and two years of valuable experience at Arula, Shannon has emerged as a passionate advocate for the nonprofit sector. Her expertise in grant writing, combined with a keen understanding of the nonprofit landscape, has played a pivotal role in the success of her clients. Driven by a genuine passion for her work, Shannon takes pride in contributing to the betterment of society through her strategic efforts. Her tenure at Arula has been marked by consistent success stories, showcasing her ability to navigate the intricate world of nonprofit strategy and grant writing.

Katrina joined the Arula team in October 2024 and with over 13 years in the marketing industry, she has developed and executed successful strategies to enhance brand visibility and drive growth for her clients. Her strong project management skills enable her to effectively oversee multiple campaigns from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Most recently, Katrina served as the Data and Grant Manager for a small local nonprofit, where she utilized data to inform decision-making and secure funding for mission-driven initiatives. She gained valuable insights into the critical role that grant writing and fundraising play in the success of nonprofits and the communities they serve. Katrina’s combined experience in marketing and data management allows her to optimize strategies and build strong relationships with clients and collaborators.

Christina joined the team in August 2022 originally as a Nonprofit Intern from Aims Community College. Since then, she has become a Nonprofit Liaison and Marketing Specialist for Arula. Currently, she is working to obtain her A.A.S. at Aims for admin assistance and marketing. Christina brings 14 years of office experience and 4.5 years working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector, from Reflections for Youth as a CCW/Counselor, to Alternatives to Violence admin work, and most recently, Accent Care Hospice. In her free time, she can be found collecting fossils and rocks, going on adventures, cross-stitching, or raising her new kitten, Blessie.

Kerry works contractually with Arula on Social Media and Special Events.  Prior to joining the team in July 2021, she worked in Australia as a public defender with Legal Aid cases. In her free time as a lawyer, she volunteered with the community legal centers and at the Association for Employees with Disabilities. Since moving back to Colorado, she had left the legal sphere and refocused her efforts on the non-profit community.  In her free time, she is currently organizing the fundraising event, Fort Collin’s Top Dog, at Odell’s Brewery for the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, and she volunteers at the Wolverine Letterpress. Kerry looks forward to using her time at Arula to elevate non-profits into well-recognized brands within the community and to further develop Colorado’s generous spirit.