Andy Bacon
Retired Banker, Grand Junction
Pat Tucker
Owner,
Conquest Development LLC, Grand Junction
Harold “Hap” Young, M.D.
Radiologist,
Mountain Radiology, Glenwood Springs
Our Philanthropy Team
Stephanie Hanson
Grant Manager
970.241.6023
SHanson@MindSpringsHealth.org
Stephanie Hanson joined the Mind Springs Foundation team in November 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in community development, including site design, economic development, and funding procurement. With a strong background in nonprofit work, she works closely with community organizations, stakeholders, and government agencies to develop and manage programs that create lasting, community-centered impact. Stephanie focuses on leveraging resources to support Mind Springs Health’s mission to enhance mental health services and advance substance abuse prevention efforts.
Outside of her professional life, Stephanie enjoys exploring the beauty of Colorado through hiking, paddleboarding, and skiing with her family and two dogs.
Laura Brown
Philanthropy Coordinator, Grant and Donor Relations
970.683.7247
LBrown@MindSpringsFoundation.org
Laura Brown has worked primarily with arts & museums for over 30 years, and she is proud to support mental health programs and treatment across the Western Slope. Her interest with mental health surrounding youth and families has grown and she wants to support about the importance of breaking stigma surrounding getting help for mental illness. Laura enjoyed living in more rural areas, working for small nonprofits while trying to find better resources to accomplish larger goals.
Laura has a Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Wyoming and the University of California, Davis, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She has lead marketing, operations, event planning, and development work in addition to serving as an executive director of a unique music festival in Moab for 10 years. She enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, and sitting outside and watching the world go by with her husband when she is not attending her children’s plethora of activities.
