Meet Our Board

Hannah Casey

Board Member

Hannah Casey is an avid trail runner, terrible banjo player, and straight-up nerd about political economy and internet culture. As a side gig, she’s the Global Programs Manager at Bohemian Foundation, stewarding partnerships with nonprofit organizations working on the most serious global challenges at the intersection of health, poverty, and climate change. Hannah has worked in the philanthropy, nonprofit, and management consulting sectors for over 10 years and enjoys volunteering in all sorts of capacities in Fort Collins.  She’s served on the Sound Affects board since it’s earliest days and continues her passion supporting the organization as Secretary.

Hannah Casey

Board Chair

Hannah Casey is an avid trail runner, terrible banjo player, and straight-up nerd about political economy and internet culture. As a side gig, she’s the Global Programs Manager at Bohemian Foundation, stewarding partnerships with nonprofit organizations working on the most serious global challenges at the intersection of health, poverty, and climate change. Hannah has worked in the philanthropy, nonprofit, and management consulting sectors for over 10 years and enjoys volunteering in all sorts of capacities in Fort Collins.  She’s served on the Sound Affects board since it’s earliest days and continues her passion supporting the organization as Secretary.

Jackie Christman

Board Member

Jackie Christman is the proud owner of Gallipott Salon and The Gallery at Gallipott. Jackie is a seasoned businesswoman and has an MBA from Belmont University with a concentration in music business. After business school, she worked in the country music industry in Nashville with artists including Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, and Faith Hill. When she is not at her businesses or spending time with her family, Jackie enjoys working with local nonprofits, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and singing and playing violin at her church and for residents that Sound Affects serves!

Hannah Casey

Board Chair

Hannah Casey is an avid trail runner, terrible banjo player, and straight-up nerd about political economy and internet culture. As a side gig, she’s the Global Programs Manager at Bohemian Foundation, stewarding partnerships with nonprofit organizations working on the most serious global challenges at the intersection of health, poverty, and climate change. Hannah has worked in the philanthropy, nonprofit, and management consulting sectors for over 10 years and enjoys volunteering in all sorts of capacities in Fort Collins.  She’s served on the Sound Affects board since it’s earliest days and continues her passion supporting the organization as Secretary.

Robert Leja

Board Member

Robert Leja is the newest addition to the Sound Affects board, bringing marketing and fundraising experience to the organization.  As former Director of Community Engagement for Community Radio for Northern Colorado, he created events for NPR-member station KUNC and was a member of the team that launched The Colorado Sound. He’s spent his professional career partnering with local nonprofits and supporting local musicians.

He’s served previously on the boards of Be Local Northern Colorado, Pioneer School for Expeditionary Learning, the Tri-Media Film Festival and was a member of the launch committee for Sonic Guild Colorado.

Hannah Casey

Board Chair

Hannah Casey is an avid trail runner, terrible banjo player, and straight-up nerd about political economy and internet culture. As a side gig, she’s the Global Programs Manager at Bohemian Foundation, stewarding partnerships with nonprofit organizations working on the most serious global challenges at the intersection of health, poverty, and climate change. Hannah has worked in the philanthropy, nonprofit, and management consulting sectors for over 10 years and enjoys volunteering in all sorts of capacities in Fort Collins.  She’s served on the Sound Affects board since it’s earliest days and continues her passion supporting the organization as Secretary.