Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee brings vision, strategy and love in service to the mission and members of Lotus Network. We are so grateful for our Founders and Officers who lead us through both the daily details and annual achievements of our growing nonprofit organization!
The Executive Committee is led by our Co-Founders & Co-Directors, Lisa Cook and Leslie Heins. Lisa and Leslie have partnered in the event planning industry for the past 40 years, creating memorable events. These co-directors are using their skills to make memories of an entirely different sort with their new non-profit. With Lotus Network, they have tapped into the positive-aging and women’s movements embraced worldwide. This passionate, enthusiastic, and dynamic duo “L and L,” are focusing on empowering women to embrace purposeful living and to prioritize one’s self. They understand the power of building strong and meaningful connections and want to encourage all women to rise to their full potential.
Lisa Cook, Co-Director
Grandmother, Professional Event Planner and Co-Owner of Affair with Flair, Community Volunteer, Board Member for a Not-For Profit Senior Community, Thought Leader.
Leslie Heins, Co-Director
Grandmother, Professional Event Planner and Co-Owner Affair with Flair, Breast Cancer Advocate, Wheaten Terrier Activist.
Barbara Cole, Treasurer
Mother, Sister, Friend, Trusted Advisor and Professional in Wealth Management Sector, CU Anschutz Johnson Depression Center Education Committee Member.
Janis Pluss, Secretary
Mother, sister, breast cancer survivor, lifelong community volunteer, former leader, National MS Society, current facilitator of social connections programming, Denver Public Library
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Margot Gilbert Frank
Margot Gilbert Frank has served with community and health nonprofits in the Denver area for more than three decades, including Denver Center for the Performing
Kara Valentine
Kara Valentine is a social impact entrepreneur, an innovative thought leader, a passionate humanitarian, and the mother of two brave, beautiful daughters. Kara is a
Kathy Boyle
Mother, daughter, sister, proud Denver native, deep community roots, trusted realtor, outdoor enthusiast, world traveler, former board member, and advocate for Turner Syndrome Colorado and
Dayle Shames
Mother, new grandmother, former sales executive with Hartmann and Tumi Luggage, owner of Grand Central Stationery & Invitations, nonprofit enthusiast, and nature lover.
Gwen Crawford
Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Queen Bee, Friend, Influencer, Community Volunteer, Playful Spirit, Gregarious Celebrator.
Vicki Dansky
Seasoned Gift Planning Officer and Nonprofit Endowment and Sustainability Builder, Film Buff, Proud Coloradoan, Devoted Friend and Family Member, Love a Good Talk While on
Mitzi Kurtz
Grandmother, Former Concierge and Lover of Volunteering, Research Guru.
Terry Rubin
Grandmother, Breast Cancer Survivor, Retired Nurse/Human Resource Administrator for a Pediatric Practice, Nonprofit Volunteer.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Lynn Robinson
Grandmother, Professional in the Disability/Chronic Sectors, Community Volunteer, Grant-Writer and Founder Colorado Respite Coalition.
Essie Perlmutter
Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Artist, Interior Designer, Community Volunteer, Past Owner of a Needlepoint Store and Organization Solutions Store, Philanthropist.
Teena Slatkin
Grandmother, Author, Public Speaker, Storyteller, Kabbalah Teacher, Community Volunteer, Co-Founder of BaMidBar Wilderness Drug Therapy Program.