Executive Director

The purpose of my life is to use my joy for living, empathic spirit, and sharp, open mind

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• Having unbridled, authentic conversations and connections
• Making music
• Traveling
• Writing
• Making movies that expand our perspective

To create a world in which people care for one another, ensuring all of us are free to focus on building the future we want, with the only limitation on our freedom being the requirement that we afford that same freedom to others. 

More info: Tony developed and launched the visionary model for community media that has evolved into the Open Media Foundation.  Before founding the precursor to OMF called Deproduction, as well as OMF's project Denver Open Media, Tony worked with Little Voice Productions, the Colorado State House of Representatives, the Pan African Arts Society and FreeSpeech TV, among others. Tony has presented over 100 media education courses with the Colorado Independent Media Center, Denver Community Television, the Alliance for Community Media and various local schools and universities.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Colorado.

Creative Director

The purpose of my life is to use my loyalty, quietude, analytical cynicism, caring and passion 

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• Gathering with friends and family
• Playing the guitar
• Creating video
• Participating in theatre
• Creating art with the people in my life

To create a world in which relationships take priority; where the only thing distracting us from that priority is our passions which provide for us, strengthen our bonds and further our understanding of ourselves and others.  This is a world where people succeed because they want to not because they have to. It's a world with less violence and economic strife.  It's a compassionate, culture-driven world.

More info: With over seven years working with nonprofit and public sector clients, Brandon's background has been focused on digital storytelling, messaging strategy and video production. He looks forward each day to telling the stories of organizations that are truly making a difference.  Brandon is constantly humbled to be a part of an organization composed of great people who are collectively working towards real and lasting change.

Finance/HR Manager

The purpose of my life is to use my passionate spirit, sense of humor, loyalty, empathy, curiosity and business background

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• Connecting with others on a personal level
• Exploring new cultures, countries, and unmarked trails
• Dedicating my time to foundations that bring about positive change
• Stretching myself and others around me on a daily basis
• Not sweating the small stuff

To create a world in which communities come together to bring about positive change for everybody by working cooperatively, listening to one another with an open mind and with respect to everyone’s opinion; a world that worries a little less about profits and a lot more about people.

More info: After earning his degree in History with a minor in Business from Texas A&M University, Ben began working as a high school educator in the Greater Houston area.  During his fulfilling time as a teacher, he continued his personal education with a postgraduate degree in Accounting.  Over the last six years he has worked in several settings as an accountant, and was lucky enough to move to Colorado to pursue his Masters in Business Administration at the University of Denver.  Ben loves being part of a dedicated, passionate team and an organization that gives back to the community and spreads the word of positive change.

Digital Media and Sales Associate

The purpose of my life is constantly evolving

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Welcoming all beings with candid appreciation
Feeding my extraordinary hunger to learn
Healing societal wounds through proactive mindfulness
Nurturing the courage to create the future
Materializing new ideas
Promoting the arts
Valuing every moment of this precious yet humbling finite life


To create a world that is dynamic, exciting, free of needless suffering and full of adventure we must reach beyond the laws of physics because laws binding our creative imagination do not exist. This amazing world I imagine is within our grasp.

More info: Alfonso is a native of Colorado. He conducted genetics and microbiology research while in high school and college. After graduating from Yale with a degree in Anthropology, he impelled international acquisitions and mergers in NYC before relocating to LA to pursue a media career. His aptitude for science put him at the forefront of uploading traditional media to new media at the dawn of the digital era. He spent the last decade further pursuing his fascination with the sciences by facilitating multinationals across Latin America in the implementation of new technologies. He returned to Colorado to experience more of life in the presence of his extensive family.

Developer

The purpose of my life is to use my mindfulness, optimism, curiosity and kindness

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Listening more than speaking
Encouraging positivity
Continuously learning
Giving generously


To create a world in which people interact with more truth, respect, and understanding; where open-mindedness is the norm, and judgement is taboo. A world where people say “yes” to more adventure, and embrace opportunities to connect with their environment and each other.

More info: Joe is a full stack developer with a deep love for learning, solving problems, and connecting people. His background in marketing analytics has shaped him into being a detail-oriented thinker with an eye for the big picture. As a former Peace Corps Volunteer, he knows how to work with ambiguity and adapt to changes with grace. When his eyes need a break from the screen, you can find him climbing rocks, running trails, reading books, and petting dogs.

AmeriCorps VISTA The purpose of my life is to create a welcoming, friendly, and supportive community wherever I go.

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Building connections on all scales between people.
Educating people about media literacy and the way news reporting works.
Encouraging reporters and other media figures to be invested in their communities and the people they serve.
Teaching communication skills and patience.

To create a world that is

Better-informed, better-connected, more honest, and less intimidating.

More info:

Nicolas is a journalist and radio enthusiast. He joined the Open Media Foundation after stints at public radio stations in St. Louis and his adopted hometown of Kansas City, MO. After realizing becoming an architect was more boring than he thought, he got his first taste of broadcasting and reporting in student media at Truman State University, where he graduated from in 2019. A native of Upstate New York and raised in various places around the country, Nicolas is an avid sports fan and will talk for hours about his favorite teams, including baseball’s New York Yankees, hockey’s St. Louis Blues, the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, and lacrosse’s Colorado Mammoth. When he’s not at Open Media, you can find Nicolas listening to a podcast, playing defense in a rec league hockey game, watching a sitcom, examining a map, cooking with little regard for the recipe, or hiking an easy-to-moderate trail. Nicolas is a staunch defender of the Oxford Comma, and looks forward to the day it is incorporated into AP Style.