Our Board of Directors is composed of passionate and thoughtful leaders dedicated to advancing the mission of The Carrier of Hope Foundation. With a shared commitment to fostering resilience and equity, they guide our strategic efforts to create meaningful, lasting change in communities.
Alyssa Carrier is a 2022 Harvard NPLI Meta-Leader of the Year and is a sought-after management consultant, entrepreneur and civic leader who serves as a strategic advisor and counselor to leaders at state and federal level organizations. She is frequently called on to lead projects and assemble teams to provide program expertise and compassionate guidance before, during and after a disaster.
As CEO and Founder of AC Disaster Consulting, Alyssa continues to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, leading the company through organizational growth and corporate streamlining while also rapidly deploying to multiple major disaster declarations to support impacted clients. Alyssa was recognized as an Outstanding Woman in Business and made the 40 Under 40 List by the Denver Business Journal. Alyssa recently achieved her vision by establishing the Alyssa Carrier Emergency Management Scholarship at her alma mater, the University of North Texas, dedicated to empowering women in emergency management.
Alyssa is a driven athlete. She won multiple awards as a college soccer player. She completed the Leadville 100-mile running race in Colorado, qualified and ran in the Boston Marathon, finished two Ironman triathlons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Fuji, and multiple 14’ers throughout Colorado. Alyssa is THE OG Swifty - and relates to Taylor’s quote, "There might be times when you put your whole heart and soul into something, and it is met with cynicism or skepticism, but you can’t let that crush you. You have to let that fuel you, please remember that you have the right to prove them wrong."
Alyssa lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband Gavin, two stepsons Max (22) and Zak (20), her daughter Scarlett (2), and two dogs Mika and Tito.
Jordan Finegan currently serves as the Executive Director of the Carrier of Hope Foundation. She has 14+ years of experience performing community outreach services for entities such as the U.S. Department of the Interior during the Obama Administration, the City and County of Denver, CO, and most recently the Colorado Healing Fund (CHF). Around 2017, she was the Project Manager of the Office of HOPE (Housing & Opportunities for People Everywhere) in Denver’s Office of Economic Development, where she managed $1.18 million City contract to overhaul ineffective systems and restructure the program into a successful initiative benefiting the vulnerable populations within the area. Jordan went on to serve as the Executive Director of CHF, establishing the non-profit organization’s operations, including administration, external engagement, emergency response protocols, donor management and engagement, fundraising efforts, media relations, and managing the collection and distribution of over $8 million in donations.
Jordan got married in 2022, with two weddings. The first was in the mountains in Colorado and the second was in New Delhi, India, where her husband is from. She loves to convince others to read her favorite books, discuss The Bachelor and Taylor Swift, and has an 18lb cat named Hobbes. In her spare time, she spends time with her friends and family, discovers new restaurants, and plays pickleball.
Shawna holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Central Flordia and has spent the past 18 years leading marketing and business development efforts in the engineering and emergency management sectors where she led multiple marketing, business development, and talent acquisition teams in the strategic and consistent growth of a dozen service lines companywide.
She oversees all aspects of internal and external communications, brand management, and marketing strategy at AC Disaster Consulting. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong track record of driving communication strategies that enhance brand reputation, engage a diverse array of stakeholders, and drive impactful marketing strategies. Her team also supports pursuit strategy, proposal management and delivery, stategic planning, and marketing research and analysis.
Shawna enjoys her charming (chaotic) life with her husband, 3 kids, 2 dogs, and a ton of extended family – all living in the beautiful Flordia Space Coast. Shawna’s “in her spare time” section is full of the good stuff: beaches, boating, barbecues, the never-ending hustle of practices, games and competitions, sushi date nights, and The Office reruns.
Tina Rincon serves as the Treasurer for the Carrier of Hope Foundation. She also currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Mezas Capital Group and oversees all accounting and financial functions. Tina started her career in public accounting with both public and private clients in the governmental not for profit and retail industries. She has industry experience in private investment companies and the public technology sector. Tina is a Certified Public Accountant and specalizes in distressed assets and cash management, financial reporting, and consolidations and streamlining accounting processes for small to middle market companies. Tina also serves as the Treasurer for USYS and the Sting Soccer Foundation.
Dani is a graduate of the University of North Texas with an extensive, yet untraditional background. After her first career as a middle school teacher, she dove into the Emergency Management industry just before the Covid-19 pandemic. She currently serves as Chief of Staff at AC Disaster Consulting. As Chief of Staff, Dani has the opportunity to focus on stategic and operational projects that don’t always fall into the traditional realm of a corporate structure. She tackles the unconventional challenges and takes ownership of the remarkable throught leadership within ACDC that drives innovation and growth.
Dani is a life-long learner and frequently participates in virtual learning opportunities and executive education programms, most recently being an in-person program at the University of Oxford-Said Business School. She is also focused on corporate social responsibility training and initiatives, and leads philanthropic efforts at ACDC as the Advisory Chair to the Carrier of Hope Foundation.
Dani currently resides in a suburb of Dallas, TX with her daughter and their American Staffordshire, Bogart. In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking, board games, and watching sports. Go Chiefs.
