Kelly brings a wealth of community service and nonprofit management experience to our work. Kelly received her Master’s Degree in Public History from the University of Colorado in 2010 and has worked in Denver’s nonprofit scene ever since, from museums to mental health. She holds a Certificate from Duke University in Nonprofit Management and a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida. She is a trauma-informed yoga instructor working with a Denver nonprofit that serves military veterans. Kelly is thrilled to be on the K4P team and is eager to put her knowledge, experience and passion to work.

Kelly joined K4P in April, 2022, because she believes in the mission and deeply understands the difference the organization makes in the lives of its constituents. She is proud to serve as K4P’s Executive Director because, “In times of hardship, people can often feel invisible and K4P works hard to ensure everyone is seen and cared for.” Email Kelly

Jo was inspired by the mission of K4P and wanted to be part of it all. She is a lifelong lover of all crafty pursuits and loved the idea of working with others with similar passions, all in support individuals in need and intentionally creating positive community. She has so enjoyed getting to know our amazing volunteers, board members, and conversing with our many makers and community partners. She previously worked at the Department of Education to improve quality for infants and toddlers in Early Childhood programs and was a mental health counselor at Children’s Hospital. She also enjoyed her time as a home visitor for new Moms and taught early childhood courses at a local community college. She is a Mom of 3 and grandmother to 4, soon to be 5. In her spare time you’ll find her at her sewing machine, happily making quilts and bags. She also loves to read, watch movies, and travel (which she has sorely missed during the pandemic!). She has recently picked up her crochet hooks again and is really enjoying working with yarn again. Email Jo

Evelyn learned to knit and crochet when she was a girl.  She knitted on and off throughout high school, and as an adult, knitted baby sweaters for expectant mothers.  Since then, her knitting has waxed and waned, depending on life circumstances: more when her children were young, less when she was busy with college and work.  Her knitting really took off when she became a grandmother.   Now she knits for her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She is almost never not knitting, and always has several projects on the needles. 

Evelyn learned about Knitting4Peace through Ravelry and quickly joined the Ravelry Peace Pod.  She especially loves knitting Peace Pals.

Kathleen was introduced to Knitting4Peace via her granddaughter!?! While we were knitting at a local yarn shop, granddaughter saw the Peace Pal kit and asked to knit it.  After purchasing & reading the material, Kathleen investigated more about the organization, which started in Denver, and attended the yarn shop’s Peace Pod; she was hooked!  She volunteered to assist with intake/inventory and became an avid supporter of K4P, and shared the information with fellow knitters, crocheters, craftspeople through various groups and teachers (since many handmade items are donated to local schools, as well as world wide)!!! She recently was requested to be on the K4P Board, which she willingly and happily accepted!
She learned to knit at a young age but did not return to it until her daughter started knitting in college, and again when her granddaughter was born (she knitted a sweater for her and she attended knitting groups at various local yarn shops), renewing her love of crafts (knitting, crocheting, hand quilting, tatting, embroidery, cross-stitch, and painting)!
After retiring from teaching 33 years as kindergarten, elementary, special education, and Early Childhood community college instructor, she provided daily childcare for two of her grandchildren, sharing duties with her husband, who is also a retired teacher.  They own property in WY, where they can be often found with their four grandchildren, who also love the outdoors: fishing, hiking, ATVing, horseback riding, and boating!
Since her grandchildren are all in school, she has volunteered her time to other groups, in addition to K4P.
“It’s a pleasure and honor to be volunteering for Knitting4Peace”-says Kathleen.

Kim taught herself to knit as a form of relationship preservation! Her husband was an avid Colorado Avalanche hockey team fan, and he spent at least one night per week watching the team on T.V. Kim soon realized that if she wanted to spend time with her husband it would require sitting in front of the television. Like many crafters, Kim found that she needed “something to do” because she couldn’t just sit and watch the game. She learned how to knit from books and videos and has progressed from knitting scarves and hats to sweaters and socks. Her favorite item to knit for Knitting4Peace is mittens. Knitting, for Kim, has evolved from “something to do” while watching T.V. into a self-caring and calming meditation and a way to connect with and share within a community.

Kim began volunteering for Knitting4Peace after retiring in 2020. She started as an Intake Volunteer unpacking and admiring the beautifully handcrafted items sent to the organization from across the country. When she moved a few years later, Kim continued to volunteer as a member on K4P’s Board of Directors. On any given day, you can find her happily knitting away from her mountain home in southern Colorado – hoping to see a flock of wild turkeys or a small heard of elk.

Darlene assumed the responsibility of the Treasurer after seeing a call for help on Facebook. Darlene started the Chicks with Sticks Peace Pod at Christ Lutheran Church in Highlands Ranch, CO about 8 years ago. They have been providing scarves, hats, washcloths and Peace Pals for several years. After a request for crocheted sleeping mats, Darlene created the pattern for the Quilted Sleeping Mats that were sent to African orphans.

Darlene moved to Colorado from Minnesota in 1994 with her job. She retired in 2003 and participates in many volunteer activities including Mission Quilters, Chicks with Sticks, WhizKids and Colorado Master Gardeners and data input at her church. She is married with two children who live in MN and WashDC.

She says, "I really love the mission of Knitting4Peace. The concept of THREE was foremost in our participation with this organization. Its amazing what this small organization can do!"

Kristy learned to knit as a child from her grandmother. She has been making items for Knitting 4 Peace since 2020, joined the Ravelry Peace Pod in 2021, and joined the K4P board in 2026. Mittens and Peace Pals are her favorite things to knit.

Besides knitting, Kristy enjoys all kinds of crafts, especially Tunisian crochet, sewing, paper quilling, and stained glass.

What Kristy likes most about Knitting 4 Peace is the intention behind the knitting - it's more than just making an item for someone in need; it is responding to requests in a spirit of peace and love with the recipient in mind.