Good Business Colorado is a grassroots organization of employers and entrepreneurs working to build a prosperous economy, equitable communities, and a sustainable environment. Our members believe that businesses should nurture our communities and cultivate a more resilient and sustainable tomorrow, adopting proven standards and business practices that work toward the good of our planet, our communities, and our shared prosperity. Through our efforts, we hope to encourage fair wages and workplaces, social equity, affordable education and health care, and the increased use of clean energy. All told, we are leveraging the power of Colorado value-driven businesses to innovate a fairer, kinder, and more humane economy—for everyone.
Our Colorado small business and nonprofit organization is passionate about the long-term impact we leave on our society, leading the push for more environmentally friendly corporate practices while providing advocacy for those who need it most. We are committed to upholding these principles at every level of our economy, knowing firsthand the central needs of compassion, empowerment, and understanding.
Perhaps most importantly of all, our members are unified in their mission to elevate the quality of life for every participant in the Colorado economy, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or other characteristics. Most of all, our members believe that business success cannot be measured by profit alone and that true success means that our planet, communities, and bottom lines are all thriving. We are a collection of local Colorado value-driven businesses committed to the well-being of our community. Members of Good Business Colorado gain access to a wealth of educational materials and a supportive network of like-minded leaders within a wide variety of industries—from technology to restaurants, from insurance to automotive. No matter their background, each member of our organization is united by the shared human interest in seeing our communities flourish. That means our Colorado small business organization is creating open and supportive workspaces to realize the potential of our employees. That means balancing the needs of our economy with those of the environment. That means fearlessly confronting the challenges of affordable housing or systemic inequality within our society. Let’s come together as human beings to truly show the world all that Colorado has to offer.
Good Business Colorado is a tax-exempt, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Good Business Colorado’s Federal tax ID is 32-0599105.
Debra Brown - Executive Director
Debra has played a central role in Good Business Colorado since the inception of the organization. Debra recruited and convened the values-driven businesses that founded Good Business Colorado and was then selected to serve as the Executive Director.
Debra has extensive experience with both business and nonprofit organizations. She was the Co-Founder and CEO of MobilizeUs, a social enterprise that provides organizations with affordable and effective text messaging and mobile marketing services. Debra also has over twenty years of experience in launching and growing nonprofit organizations, with concentrated expertise in grassroots fundraising.
Prior to starting Good Business Colorado and running MobilizeUs, Debra served as the Director of the Colorado Community Organizers Collaborative Grassroots Fundraising Project, the US Outreach Coordinator for DocFactory, and was the Community Relations Liaison for the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center. Debra is a Colorado native who graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a degree in political science.
Contact Debra by email debra@goodbusinessco.org or by phone (720) 917-4900
ANGELIQUE ESPINOZA - DIRECTOR OF POLICY
Angelique has been involved in policy and politics since 2004. Prior to entering the policy arena, she worked in both nonprofit and for profit organizations and co-founded a local IT support company with three partners. She began her political work as a volunteer grassroots organizer to activate Latinx voters. After serving on Boulder City Council, Angelique became the Public Affairs Director at the Boulder Chamber where she advocated for economic, equitable and environmental policy as it relates to small businesses.
As the Director of Policy for Good Business Colorado, she is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the organization’s policy activities around a prosperous economy, equitable community, and sustainable environment.
Angelique holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from University of California Berkeley and a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from University of Colorado Boulder.
Contact Angelique by email angelique@goodbusinessco.org or by phone (303) 818-2032.
Odette Tisseglo - Development and Marketing Manager
Odette is from Burkina Faso in West Africa and has been working in the non-profit world for about 7 years now. She loves creating change and wants to do her part in building a better tomorrow. She worked on multiple capital campaigns with organizations like Town hall Arts Center, KisPak, and Boulder Contemporary Arts Museum. She has also done many other fundraising works with other organizations like CU Denver, City Colleges of Chicago, Sewall Child Development Center, STRIDE Community Health Center, Denver Zoo, etc. She also has 5 years in marketing and graphic design. Fun fact! She’s also a sculptor and painter.
As the Development and Marketing Manager, she is responsible for implementing social media, email, and other marketing strategies. She is also responsible for setting up fundraising campaigns and helping out with managing donations and setting deeper relationships with our donors.
Odette holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Law Studies from the University of Colorado Denver, and a Master of Science degree in Management from the University of Colorado Denver.
Contact Odette by email odette@goodbusinessco.org or by phone (720) 229-8854
Dayle Wickizer - Fractional Operations Officer
Dayle is the Founder of Intentional Results Business Consulting. She has an extensive background in business leadership and operations ranging from the financial technology sector where she was Vice President of IT Managed Services for Computer Services Inc. to General Manager delivering home care to seniors. She is passionate about building and maintaining relationships, process improvement, and collaboration, all with an eye for balancing strategic planning with operational effectiveness. Dayle takes pride in helping individuals and organizations tap into their own abilities, empowering them to operate at their full potential by analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing SOPs to execute both short and long-term goals. In addition to leading and consulting businesses, Dayle taught MBA courses in Innovative Business Models and Business Operations at Concordia University.
Dayle holds a bachelor's degree in Consumer Science from the University of Nebraska and a Master of Arts in Management from Doane University.
Her history of volunteering includes Hearts & Horses Equine Therapy, Northern Colorado Human Resources Association Board Member, United Way Fund Distribution, Friendship Home domestic violence shelter, and YMCA Board Member.
Contact Dayle by email at admin@goodbusinessco.org or Dayle@IntentionalResultsco.com, or by phone at (402) 450-6527.
Doni clemons - policy associate
Throughout her career, Doni Clemons has played pivotal roles in advancing environmental and social responsibility within organizations and communities. After years as a GBC member, she is excited to join Good Business Colorado in empowering Coloradans to advocate for equitable and uplifting policies and businesses as a Policy Associate.
Board of Directors:
Carol Cochran - Co-Owner, Horse & Dragon Brewing Company
Edwin Zoe - CEO, Zoe Ma Ma & Chimera Ramen
Katharine Knarreborg - President, Merlin Instrument Company
Pete Turner - Founder and CEO, Illegal Pete’s
Sarah Marcogliese - Owner, Native Earth Landscape