Join a Committee
Housing Colorado wants to be the absolute best at what we do, but we can’t do it without you — our members. Each year, thousands of volunteer hours shape our core services, from the legislative and conference planning committees to robust educational programs. One of the best and most rewarding ways to maximize your membership is by joining a volunteer committee.
Current Committees
Awards Committee
This committee reviews the Eagle Award nomination process and nominee applications. This is a great fit if you 1) are looking for a way to get more familiar with projects, programs and people in the affordable industry, 2) enjoy reading multiple nomination forms and sharing your feedback with fellow committee members, and 3) are good at reviewing the award nominees and uncovering key facts to help identify leaders in the affordable housing industry.
Commitment: Meets in late winter and early spring, varies in commitment but expect 5-10 hours.
Staff Contact: Brian Rossbert
2026 Co- Chairs: Robin Choate & Jake Victor
Conference Planning Committee
The Conference Planning Committee helps plan and implement the Housing Colorado Conference. Each volunteer is asked to join a subcommittee. There are three subcommittee options: Publications (advises on design and proofreading), Workshops (helps choose workshop topics from proposal submissions), and Special Events (determine keynote speakers).
Commitment: Meets 4-5 times from January – September. Sub-committee commitments vary. Also asked to volunteer in logistics preparation and at the conference.
Staff Contact: MJ Jarvis
2026 Co-Chairs: Kim Snetzinger & Yvette Seerden
Education Committee
This committee is responsible for the implementation of our monthly educational and networking opportunities. The committee meets quarterly to review proposals for educational events and finalize program content and speakers. This is a great fit if you 1) are looking for an opportunity to shape Housing Colorado’s educational programs on a year-round basis, 2) enjoy seeking out hot topics in the affordable housing industry and getting people talking about them, and 3) are good at building strong connections with a wide range of organizations.
Commitment: Meets quarterly and given other assignments/advisement opportunities throughout year.
Staff Contact: Olivia Czarnecki
Legislative Committee
As authorized by the Housing Colorado Board of Directors, the Legislative Committee consists of industry professionals that are appointed by the board to monitor all legislation that impacts the development and preservation of affordable housing in Colorado. The Legislative Committee includes an industry-diverse representation of members that lend their knowledge and experience to translate often complicated legislative proposals into real-world impacts that inform Housing Colorado’s position on specific bills. Legislative Committee appointments are made in the fall and are board approved.
Commitment: High level of involvement. Throughout the legislative session, involvement in weekly Zoom calls, review of bill reports, and taking positions is expected.
Staff Contact: Brian Rossbert
Young Professionals Committee
This committee is for young professionals, emerging leaders, and members new to the affordable housing industry who want to plan education and events specifically for these Housing Colorado members.
Commitment: Quarterly meetings with occasional touch base meetings
Staff Contact: Miranda Stokes Schwarze
2026 Co-Chairs: Colleen Basil & Griffin Johnson