Kim Zappia, President Kim is a proud mom of 3 grown children and a local business owner in Fort Collins. She was very involved with her daughter (Geena) in the Adult Drug Court program from 2014-2016, until Geena graduated in June 2016. Kim is a founding member of Larimer Court Support, and feels honored for the opportunity to give back to the program that saved her daughter’s life. Bernadette Felix, Treasurer Bernadette worked as a Probation Officer for the 8th Judicial District for over 28 years. Prior to retiring in 2016, she was the PO for DUI Recovery Court, one of Larimer County's Problem Solving Court programs. She loved working with probationers who were asking for help to stay sober and make better choices. In late 2016, Bernadette helped found Larimer Court Support. Geena Rupp, Secretary Geena is a member of the local recovery community and a graduate of the Larimer County Adult Drug Court program. Struggling with addiction for several years, the Adult Drug Court program is what saved her life. She is grateful to now be able to give back to all of the problem-solving court participants that could use a hand up. Oscar Felix Oscar worked at Colorado State University for 30 years in access to higher education programs for first generation students, and helped develop initiatives to increase their retention and graduation. Oscar retired from administration roles in 2018, and continues to teach part-time at CSU. He has volunteered for Larimer Court Support since its inception and recently joined its Board of Directors. |
"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose"
-Lyndon B Johnson
-Lyndon B Johnson