Leadership
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Tanna Schut joined Junior League of Pueblo in January 2019 and is currently serving as President 2023-2024. Tanna is married of 11 years to Tyler Schut (who is a Pueblo native), and has 2 children, Brookelyn who is 10 years old and Tyler Jay who is 6 years old. Tanna has a degree from Pueblo Community College in Associate in Science with an emphasis in Physical Therapy Assistant. Tanna is also serving on the Southside Children’s Center Board for the last 4 years as Treasure and Pueblo Day Nursery Children’s Foundation. Tanna enjoys spending time with family, hiking, exercising, reading, and making a difference in people’s lives. |
 Shannon VanMatre |
Shannon VanMatre joined the Junior League of Pueblo in August 2020. She is originally from Trinidad, Colorado but moved to Pueblo in 2018. Shannon earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas Tech University and her Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law. Shannon is an attorney at Matlin Injury Law. Shannon is licensed to practice law in Colorado federal and state courts. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Pueblo Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the Women Trial Lawyers Network. Shannon has a daughter, Saylor, who was welcomed into the world in January 2023. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys traveling, exercising, going to concerts, and spending time with family and friend
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 Aubrey Holland |
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Jenny Ramos Treasurer |
Jenny Ramos is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors of Science in Merchandising. She has spent the last 8 years of her career in HR, currently working as an HR Generalist. Jenny and her husband, Mike, recently relocated to his hometown of Pueblo from Oklahoma City. They have two dogs, Maddie and Clementine. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with family and friends and exploring their new surroundings. |
Nicole Wiseman Secretary |
Nicole Wismann has spent nearly her whole life in Pueblo and Pueblo West. Graduating from Pueblo Community College in 2011 and practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist ever since. Nicole married her college sweetheart, Matt, in 2017 and welcomed Cooper James, their sweet baby boy, in January of this year. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves all things that involve teeth, dogs, mac and cheese, Cooper and searching for the best beach to sink her toes in to. Nicole is in her fifth year with Junior League of Pueblo and is currently serving as your secretary on the board.
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Holly Harsh Sustainer Rep |
Holly was raised in Pueblo, Colorado and a graduate of Pueblo Central High School. She is a proud first generation American citizen; her mother was born in Germany but was brought over by an Nebraskan church from a deportation camp as a young girl. Holly is a mother of two daughters. Zoe and Mara both attend CU Boulder. She attended CSU-Ft.Collins and received her bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and an endorsement in Career and Tech Education. Holly has taught in District 60 for over 20 years and currently is working at Central High School.
As a young teacher, newly returning from Atlanta, Georgia, joining the Junior League of Pueblo in 1997 provided her with an instant circle of friends in her old hometown, and the League offered her a wonderful support system in her first years as a new professional and later as a new mother. Holly was introduced to Junior League by founding member Sandy Stein and former neighbor as a child. During her years in the League, Holly started the Book Swap, Chaired Funds Development and Community Impact and as a sustainer of many years, she is proud to host and support the League today. Holly’s closest friends were all developed through my work in Junior League. Because of this connection, I know we share the same values, beliefs, and hope for the future of Pueblo. Together, we all make a positive impact on Pueblo. The JLP really gave me the skills and leadership experience I needed in all aspects of my professional career as well as other community service organizations. I hope to continue to give and transfer what I have learned and gained from the Junior League of Pueblo into all organizations and community experiences I am privileged to be a part of. “I’ve learned people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make them feel”. Maya Angelou. |
Doreen Martinez Sustainer Rep |
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Melody Schuette Communications Chair |
Melody joined Junior League of Pueblo in 2022 and has loved every minute of it! She has a BA in Mass Communications with a minor in Marketing. She currently teaches 4th grade in District 60 and is attending CSU Pueblo for a Masters in Education. In addition to serving as the Communications Chair, Melody is an Ambassador for the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce. She was awarded a 40 Under 40 award by the Pueblo Latino Chamber in June of 2023. In her free time, she enjoys trying new coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, and exploring the outdoors. |
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Community Impact Chair |
My name is Khannah Ditkof and I am elated to be serving as Community Impact Chair for the 2023-2024 Junior League of Pueblo year! I am a Pueblo Native and a college graduate from DePauw University with my BA in Science. I am currently a stay-at-home mom to 2 handsome little men, Shane age 7 and Cole age 4! This year is my final year before both my boys go to school full-time and I am nervous, sad, and excited about what is to come! I am very actively involved in both their schools and serve as the Executive Director of the Ascension Preschool Board while volunteering weekly at Villa Bella! My husband Mark and I are college sweethearts and together we own a handful of rental properties; while he also manages a very successful real-estate career! We are huge travelers and love to plan but also pick-up and go spur of the moment on day and weekend trips! Some of our favorite spots are Disney World, Manitou Springs, Mall of America, and exploring new places in Europe! Our boys are very active in sports and activities and they keep us young!! You can always find us on the go somewhere! Family is very important to me and God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams with the best! I am very excited to see what the league year has in store for us and I hope you are too. |
Megan Ulmer Membership |
Megan Ulmer joined Junior League of Pueblo in May 2022, after previously being a member of Junior League in Missouri. She currently serves as the Membership Chair, allowing her to make new connections with members and foster relationships with them.
Megan grew up all over the place between Utah, Colorado, and Missouri. She and her husband Levi met in Springfield, Missouri and have two cats, Starchie and Franklin, and two dogs, Doug and Georgia. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Missouri, and a Master’s in Public Health from A.T. Still University. She’s had a seven year long career in environmental public health, and is currently an Environmental Health Specialist at the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. Always ambitious, Megan is currently starting another bachelor’s degree in computer science.
In her spare time, Megan spends a lot of time reading in hammocks near lakes, camping in remote areas, and riding on the back of the ATV with her husband. Occasionally you can even find her climbing up a wall near Shelf Road, though she’s a much better belayer than a climber.
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Kryste Brown Fundraising Chair |
Kryste Brown, proud wife, mother of 3, Tutu of 7 amazing Glambabies. Kryste has been an Ambassador of the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, a CASA volunteer for 2 years and in 2022 received Presidents award. She has been a member of JLP for over 10 years, and a United Way mentor for 2 years. Kryste received the Outstanding Women’s award in 2023. Kryste prides herself on her love for the Pueblo community and looks forward to giving more time and love to her City. |
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Parliamentarian |
Tanna Schut
Khannah Ditkof