Chiagoziem Anigbogu

Chi, is a transplant from the Twin-Cities in Minnesota. They are studying medicine at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Campus. They aspire to become a physician who listens and hears their patients, advocates for their patients, and is an active member in creating community that cares for all. When not studying, Chi enjoys reading (always looking for good recommendations), listening to podcast, running, playing with their dog, Baldwin, and sharing space with people who fill their cup. Chi is excited to serve the Denver community in their role as a board member at Harm Reduction Action Center. They too love someone who uses drugs.

tom downey

Tom Downey is a regulatory attorney and shareholder at Ireland Stapleton with significant experience as both a government official and a private practice attorney. Tom helps his clients navigate all aspects of regulatory law and is well-known for untangling complicated issues that are regulated by local, state, and federal agencies. The majority of his practice consists of advising and representing corporate clients in the administrative, transactional, and disciplinary processes related to liquor licensing, legalized marijuana, and professional licenses governed by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. He also represents investors, creditors, developers, intellectual property holders, and others in and around licensed industries. In providing full services to his clients, Tom conducts a great deal of zoning, code enforcement, election law, and public policy work. He also represents nonprofits around the country and is an active member in his community, having been the former Board Chair for the Colorado Nonprofit Association and the Colorado Children’s Campaign and a current board member of Denver Film and Civic Canopy

Joelle Fairchild

Joelle Fairchild is a third generation Colorado native and has spent her entire life living in the Denver metro area. Joelle has worked in the financial industry for nearly 30 years. She started her career at Merrill Lynch, and for the past 15 years has worked at Segall Bryant & Hamill, FKA, Denver Investments. Joelle lost her son, Tony Fairchild at the age of 27, on October 22, 2014 to a fatal heroin overdose along the Cherry Creek path in Denver. Through her grief and searching for a way to make a difference to help families affected by the opioid crisis, she reached out to HRAC in 2015. She has been an advocate for them ever since, speaking publicly the effects on families, communities and potential solutions such as overdose prevention sites. Her hope is to make an impact with HRAC and their efforts in Denver to assist those that are the most vulnerable. Away from her work and volunteering, Joelle enjoys traveling, hiking, and is a foodie at local restaurants or at home.

AJ Boglioli

AJ Boglioli (he/they) is the owner and principal of The Center for Nonprofit Solidarity, a full service consulting firm serving mutual aid projects and 501(c)(3) organizations. In the past, AJ has worked on national government affairs campaigns with The National Criminal Justice Association, The Secular Coalition, The Democratic Governors Association, and The ASPCA. They also assist in governance, programming, and development for Colorado organizations such as Denver Community Fridges, the Community Care Collective, and the Institute for Attachment and Child Development.

AJ has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Penn State University, and they are a member of the Sustainable Economies Law Center, as well as a member of the League of Women Voters of Denver. AJ lives in Denver and can be seen with their partner Eva enjoying hiking, independent theatre, traveling the world, and working for marginalized and oppressed people at every opportunity.