Our Team

  • Kelsey Banaszynski, she/her/hers Executive Director

    Kelsey started running ultras in 2016 after moving to Colorado and finding out that you don’t have to actually run up the mountains. It didn’t take long before she found herself immersed in the trail community and directing races herself.

    She’s passionate about empowering women to take on new adventures and making sure everyone gets the same opportunity as the person next to them.

  • Megan Buhnerkemper, she/her/hers Communications Director

    Though originally from the Midwest, Meg has always been a mountain gal at heart — and pinches herself every time she gets to run out her front door to the Sawatch trails she now calls home. 

    She cares deeply about empowering women to feel confident on the trails, as well as breaking down the stigma that you have to be fast to be a runner. She believes there's no better way to make friends than spending time on the trails together — and that glitter is an essential part of any race day kit. 

  • Caroline Glazer, she/her/hers Community Outreach Director

    The coolest adventures in Caroline's life came from ultrarunning and from learning the skills to be comfortable in the backcountry. Caroline moved to Salida in 2022 and immediately fell in love with the active and supportive trail running community. She co-founded the Salida Women's Run Group, and is now stoked to support community-building and outdoor ed opportunities for women in the broader Ark Valley through Women of the Sawatch. 

OPEN ROLES

We’re a new organization and sure would love for more passionate and brilliant people to join us. Read on and fill out our interest form if any of this speaks to you!

Board Members
We are looking to expand our board and are especially seeking individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities to help guide and shape our mission. Your voice, vision, and perspective are vital to ensuring our community is diverse, inclusive, and empowering for all women.

Volunteers
We are also seeking volunteers with skills and passion for the following areas:

  • Website Development: Help us build and maintain an engaging, user-friendly website that reflects our community and mission.

  • Logo Development: Create a memorable, empowering logo that represents our values and vision.

If you're interested in helping out or want to learn more, please reach out to us. Your involvement is crucial to our growth and success!