Amner Carmona Molina (he/him/his) has served on the Ithaka Board for the past four years. He has worked in a higher education setting for the past six years, focusing on direct support of underserved student populations at both PPCC and UCCS. He is well connected with the immigrant community here in the Springs and serves as an advocate for our Hispanic families.
Amner serves as our Board Chair and can be contacted at board@ithakahousing.org.

Brent Sabati is a marketing and financial services professional with a background in financial education and content marketing. He currently works for Ent Credit Union as a Digital Curriculum Coordinator where he is developing their online financial education center. From his experience working in financial assistance and education, he has seen many of the factors that contribute to poverty and homelessness. He was drawn to the programs and work that Ithaka is doing to support at-risk communities and making sure they get the support they need to improve their outlook and quality of life. Brent currently serves as Ithaka’s Treasurer, providing support to the organization by reviewing financial reports and contributing guidance for other initiatives.

Frank Sinclair is a life coach, business consultant, and empowerment coach in Colorado Springs. With a background rooted in business strategy, leadership, diversity, and interpersonal communication, Frank coaches people to put a plan together to achieve their dreams, all while restoring hope and giving the encouragement that everyone needs! Born and raised in a rural, racially and socially segregated North Carolina town, Frank was the second of fifteen children. He is an Air Force veteran with personal experience battling hopelessness, homelessness, and alcoholism. Frank knows how to help those who feel discouraged and lost, because he was once that person himself. Now, it is Frank’s mission to instill the same feelings of love and encouragement in others. Frank received a business education through the University of Maryland and a theology degree from Nazarene Bible College. He has worked with individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and CEOs to help them become the best version of themselves and carry out their dreams.

Justin Buckner Justin Buckner is a Colorado Springs native who has a strong background in Finance and Real Estate. He currently works as a loan officer at ANB Bank and loves that his profession enables him to connect with individuals and businesses in every corner of our community. Throughout his career he has coordinated donations and program participation with various organizations assisting underprivileged families and individuals across Colorado Springs. This involvement raised his awareness to the obstacles and challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness. This sparked his desire to work with Ithaka in addressing these issues to help these groups find stable housing.

Deborah Williams Deborah Williams is a relative newcomer to Colorado as she has shifted into retirement.  Deborah joins us from a career as a technologist and leader in Cyber Security.  She served as a strategist and thought leader for large Government and DoD customers, her specialties are Research & Development (R&D), risk assessments,  and integrated cyber/engineering approaches. Deborah holds a Masters degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  She has worked and volunteered in the non-profit sector for many years.  Most recently, she was on the Board of Crisis Services of North Alabama,  whose mission included a wide range of  services to victims of domestic violence and 24/7 crisis hot-line support.  She has significant experience as a grant writer and researcher, and spent several years working with and for indigenous Pacific Islanders in under-served communities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.  She is excited to learn more and contribute to the housing challenges facing many residents of Colorado Springs.