Board of Directors
Ashley Nesladek, President
Ashley Nesladek has served as the board president since 2023. She has a background in education and human development as well as earned her Master's Degree in Learning, Developmental, and Family Sciences at the University of Colorado, Denver. Additionally, she was recently selected by the University of Colorado Denver's School of Education as a doctoral student to earn an EdD in Educational Leadership, Justice, Equity, and Diverse Identities. She published her thesis in 2023 titled Gender Roles in the Construction Trades: Barriers and Tools of Resilience as Experienced by Skilled Tradeswomen, which has provided a framework for the development of Out of the Box.
Miranda Colosimo, Treasurer
Miranda Colosimo has served as the treasurer since the foundation of Out of the Box in 2023. She has worked in people operations for 15 years, serving as the People Operations and Compliance Manager at several large organizations. This experience has led Miranda to have an in-depth knowledge of the complexities involved in recruiting, hiring, employee retention, payroll, accounts receivable, and many other responsibilities and duties involved in people operations. During Miranda's time with Erickson, Inc., she gained in-depth knowledge about the aviation industry, which is highly male dominated. This experience led to Miranda's passion for equity in male dominated spaces and has helped to shape many of Out of the Box's mission, vision, policies, and procedures.
Tina Long, Secretary
Tina Long has served as the secretary since the foundation of Out of the Box in 2023. She has served as Regional Manager at several prominent hotel chains, including Aimbridge Hospitality, and Spectrum Hospitality. Currently, she is the Area Director of Revenue Management, overseeing a portfolio of 9 upscale properties in the Denver International Airport market. Tina's professional experience spans over 20 years and has led to in-depth knowledge of revenue management, operations, financial acumen, and expense control. Tina studied business at the University of Denver and has certificates in revenue and hotel management. Tina also has a deep passion for helping figure out the issue of housing and houselessness in Denver. Both her passion for equity and housing for all, as well as her outstanding professional experience helped shape Out of the Box's mission, programming, and goals.