Andrea Palm-Porter, CEO/Executive Director

Andrea Palm-Porter is a leadership strategist, facilitator, and community builder dedicated to strengthening individuals, organizations, and communities through the practice of leadership. As Executive Director, she has helped expand the organization into a regional leadership and civic engagement resource that develops leaders across sectors and generations.

With more than 30 years of experience spanning leadership development, communications, workforce development, organizational strategy, and business growth, Andrea is known for building strong relationships, creating innovative programs, facilitating meaningful dialogue, and turning vision into action. Her work focuses on collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, inclusion, and building thriving communities.

Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University Global and studied Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and leadership studies at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. She is a graduate and former board member of the Vail Leadership Institute, an alumna of the American Leadership Forum, and an alumna of the RFL Academy.

A longtime Colorado mountain resident, Andrea is also a proud mother of four and believes that “leadership is a practice, not a position.” Outside of work, she enjoys biking, skiing, and spending time outdoors.

Her guiding belief is simple: strong leadership creates stronger organizations, healthier relationships, and more resilient communities.

Tanya Van Rickley, Development Director

Tanya moved to Colorado in 2016 (from San Diego, CA) with her two teenage children and proudly calls the Roaring Fork Valley and surround region home.

With more than 30 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and leadership development, Tanya has coached hundreds of professionals and teams since 2018 through John Maxwell Leadership and Everything DiSC® communication programs, helping them strengthen communication, build trust, and become more effective leaders. She is excited to join Roaring Fork Leadership because its mission of developing leaders and creating lasting community impact closely aligns with the work she has been passionate about throughout her career.

Leadership has always been part of Tanya’s story. As the middle child of two retired U.S. Army Green Berets, she credits many of her leadership values to the lessons learned from her brothers, including one of her favorites. “Never be the last to stand up and the first to sit down.”

An empty nester and outdoor enthusiast, Tanya enjoys snowboarding, hiking, biking, traveling, and exploring Colorado.

After surviving the “Widowmaker” and emergency open-heart surgery at age 47 four years ago, she gained an even deeper appreciation for living with purpose and making a meaningful impact in the world. She looks forward to building relationships throughout the Colorado River and Roaring Fork Valleys and helping Roaring Fork Leadership continue to grow its impact across the community.

Sandi Centofante, Program Coordinator

With more than 16 years of experience in Human Services, Sandi Centofante brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach to her role as Program Coordinator at Roaring Fork Leadership. As an RFL Academy alum and volunteer Advisor, she deeply understands the power of leadership development, connection, and community impact.

Throughout her career, Sandi has built a reputation for compassionate communication, strong organizational support, and the ability to navigate complex systems with care and clarity. She spent eight years serving as an Economic Assistance/Training Technician before stepping into a Lead Economic Assistance Technician role for an additional eight years, where she mentored others and helped individuals access critical resources and support.

Now embracing a semi-retired lifestyle, Sandi continues to bring her experience and heart for service into every interaction. She has a unique gift for anticipating needs, thoughtfully stepping in to support others, and helping keep programs and people moving forward behind the scenes. Her calm presence, solution-oriented mindset, and genuine care for the community make her an invaluable part of the RFL team.

Outside of work, Sandi enjoys baking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her husband of 22 years and their two-year-old Rottweiler, Bella.

Other Board Members – pics and bio’s coming soon:

  • Charlie Chacos
  • Carolyn Tucker
  • Alex Streblow
  • Marcus Thackston
  • E. Wendy Huber
  • Justyna Zack
  • Casey Miller