Our Story
FOUNDING
Sensory Friendly Colorado was originally established in 2022 via a Facebook group: Sensory Friendly Colorado. The intent was to keep Colorado families up to date with sensory friendly happenings across Colorado. The group quickly grew and we were able to see where the community was lacking with inclusive supports and activities. We decided to go a step further... establish a non-profit to help fill those gaps with community engagement, training and advocacy.
Our Team
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to creating more sensory friendly opportunities in Colorado! As this is a community effort, we look forward to your sensory friendly suggestions as part of our team.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide opportunities of sensory friendly inclusion in the community for those impacted with sensory processing disorders. We will achieve this through training/education and advocacy.
Employees
Julie Wismann
Rachel Delgado
Rachel Delgado
Executive Director
The founder, Julie Wismann, has a 22-year-old daughter with significant sensory processing challenges, autism and developmental disabilities. She wanted to impact the community in a meaningful way through avenues that she understands well as having a family impacted with special needs.
Julie served on the Boards of Autis
Executive Director
The founder, Julie Wismann, has a 22-year-old daughter with significant sensory processing challenges, autism and developmental disabilities. She wanted to impact the community in a meaningful way through avenues that she understands well as having a family impacted with special needs.
Julie served on the Boards of Autism Society of Colorado and Parent2Parent of Colorado. She has been peer support for 20 years to help mentor other families going through challenging situations. She is passionate about helping this community!
Rachel Delgado
Rachel Delgado
Rachel Delgado
Community Engagement
Rachel has been a long time supporter and volunteer for various philanthropic organizations including autism, mental health, animals and shelters. Rachel has held a career in the local school district for 25 years. She currently works closely with school security and district security in regard to emergency planning. R
Community Engagement
Rachel has been a long time supporter and volunteer for various philanthropic organizations including autism, mental health, animals and shelters. Rachel has held a career in the local school district for 25 years. She currently works closely with school security and district security in regard to emergency planning. Rachel is a certified Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor as well as a Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor. Rachel is passionate about educating the community about safety and helping to promote an inclusive environment.
Our Board
Laurie McVoy
Phyllis Hartzell
Phyllis Hartzell
President.
Laurie has been a registered nurse in Colorado for over 15 years. She has a passion for and has been personally impacted by the I/DD community. Prior to her nursing career, she worked with children/teens/adults with developmental disabilities at Laradon, Stein Education Center and Supporting Alternative Solutions Group Home. Th
President.
Laurie has been a registered nurse in Colorado for over 15 years. She has a passion for and has been personally impacted by the I/DD community. Prior to her nursing career, she worked with children/teens/adults with developmental disabilities at Laradon, Stein Education Center and Supporting Alternative Solutions Group Home. This is Laurie's first board position. She is excited and eager to help the community!
Phyllis Hartzell
Phyllis Hartzell
Phyllis Hartzell
Treasurer.
Phyllis is a proud grandmother to a granddaughter with special needs. She has been a passionate volunteer within the disability community for over 20 years. Previously, Phyllis worked within the public school system for over 10 years. Additionally, she served a board term as a Trustee for the Town of Watkins. She brings the uni
Treasurer.
Phyllis is a proud grandmother to a granddaughter with special needs. She has been a passionate volunteer within the disability community for over 20 years. Previously, Phyllis worked within the public school system for over 10 years. Additionally, she served a board term as a Trustee for the Town of Watkins. She brings the unique perspective of a grandmother and is looking forward to helping build a more inclusive community for everyone.
Harley Reno II
Phyllis Hartzell
Harley Reno II
Board Member.
Harley is the younger sibling to a sister with significant disabilities and sensory challenges. Not only does he help to provide care, but he also assists her in the community. He brings a unique perspective to the board as he understands the challenges siblings face while growing up along side someone with special needs. Thi
Board Member.
Harley is the younger sibling to a sister with significant disabilities and sensory challenges. Not only does he help to provide care, but he also assists her in the community. He brings a unique perspective to the board as he understands the challenges siblings face while growing up along side someone with special needs. This is Harley's first board position at 21 years old. He is excited to help propel the community for family units as a whole!
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