Deyanira "Deya" Zavala serves as CCLP's Interim Associate Executive Director. Deya is an experienced, collaborative nonprofit leader with experience working in community economic development. Driven by her commitment to equity, she previously served as Executive Director of Mile High Connects, a regional coalition which actively worked to build a thriving, resilient Denver metro region. In her role, she forged partnership between public and private sector partners while facilitating community-driven change. Her areas of expertise additionally include resilience, mobility and resilient cities. Visit Deya's CCLP staff profile here.

Apr 30, 2020

Recent articles

May Letter from Bethany Pray, Interim Executive Director

The anti-poverty movement involves hundreds of organizations that, like CCLP, take the fight to the state. Operating at the state level is an absolute necessity because many of the core laws and policies that affect access to health, housing, income, and food are...

Supporting Culturally Relevant Businesses through COVID-19

by | Apr 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on businesses of color will be felt for generations to come. Mile High Connects hosted a special discussion with leaders from across the country to lift up early best practices in supporting businesses of color.

Guest speakers included:

  • Storm Taliaferrow with NALCAB, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (National/San Antonio)
  • Makisha Boothe with Sistahbiz (Denver)
  • Maribel Garcia with Inclusive Action for the City (Los Angeles)

Recent articles

May Letter from Bethany Pray, Interim Executive Director

The anti-poverty movement involves hundreds of organizations that, like CCLP, take the fight to the state. Operating at the state level is an absolute necessity because many of the core laws and policies that affect access to health, housing, income, and food are...