Young Women’s Impact Network: DENVER

Melissa is a leadership development and Jewish non-profit professional, going into her third year on the JWI Denver board and first as co-president. Melissa has a passion for community building and development, serving full time as the Senior Regional Director for Rocky Mountain Region BBYO, and part time as an indoor cycling instructor at CycleBar. Melissa was born and raised in Colorado Springs and is a graduate of University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied Advertising and Religious Studies. She spends her free time exploring all the live music and outdoor activities Denver has to offer with her fiancé Zach, or snuggling at home with their cat, Nutella.

Allison is going into her third year on the Denver JWI board and is so excited to be returning as co-president this time. A Colorado native, she attended Colorado State University to study business. She currently works in healthcare software focusing on strategy and how to better connect doctors with health insurers. In her free time, Allison is doing pilates, exploring a farmers market, or hanging out with her fiancé Pierre and dog Jules.

Rosalie Baseman is an ambitious and multidisciplinary artist, creative, and young professional with over seven years of experience in strategic communication, global public relations, digital marketing, etc., and over a decade of making art out of life!

Et en plus — she’s multi-lingual (fluent in French and learning Hebrew, Italian & Spanish, among other languages). Originally from Philadelphia, PA and now residing in Denver, CO, Rosalie currently serves as the Communications Manager at Colorado Ballet, which is a dream job she is profoundly grateful to have manifested. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and as a qualifying member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society from University of Delaware with a dual honors B.A. degree in Interpersonal Communication and French Language & Culture, and a minor in Fashion History & Culture. She is a self-taught jewelry designer and avid bead collector.

Sydney has focused her career on political fundraising and strategy. After attending American University, Sydney remained in Washington D.C., working on various Democratic political campaigns. Recently, she returned home to Denver. A fourth-generation Colorado native, you can likely find her in a Soul Cycle class, testing a new recipe for Shabbat, on a hiking trail or hitting the ski slopes. 

Sarah is a marketing leader at a software company, bringing a creative edge to her work through a background in design. Her passion for storytelling and community building fuels her role on the Denver Young Women’s Impact board, where she’s committed to empowering women and supporting meaningful causes. A first-generation American, Sarah’s connection to her Israeli roots led to her leadership as president of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) in college and continues to drive her to making impact in her community through ongoing volunteer work. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her at a concert, hiking Colorado trails, or eating pistachio ice cream. 

Adrienne is entering her second year on the Denver JWI board. A North Carolina native, she is the founder of Ameliora, a women’s clothing brand blending heritage tailoring with modern performance. Adrienne is focused on empowering women through quality, machine-washable wardrobe staples. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, spending time with friends, and exploring all Denver has to offer. 

Abby has worked in the tech industry for over six years and currently calls Colorado home after several years living in Tel Aviv. She holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from Towson University and recently completed a Human Resources Management program through Cornell University. Abby is an avid runner currently training for the NYC Marathon and is passionate about community building and women's empowerment. This is her second year serving on the JWI YWIN board.

Alissa has spent the last three years with Jewish Women International and is honored to be part of such a powerful network of women working to uplift and support one another. When she’s not planning and attending JWI events, Alissa works as a mental health therapist based in Denver, where she’s called home for the past four years. Originally from Philadelphia, she also spent a meaningful chapter of her life living in Israel, which continues to shape how she connects with community and culture.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find her outdoors enjoying the Colorado sunshine, crocheting something cozy, tending to her garden, or hanging out with her dog, Murphy!