Annette joined the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging in late January 2020 as the Business Operations and Research Administration Manager. She plays a vital role in helping to facilitate grant submissions, post award support, overall operations of the Center’s facilities and is a providing invaluable leadership and vision during our growth phase. Annette is a graduate of Colorado State University’s College of Business, a CPA, a former financial auditor and sole proprietor, and prior to joining the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging team, she served as a research project manager for CSU’s Atmospheric Science department. She brings her extensive experience from all these various roles to contribute to the success of the Center.