Administration

Cynthia Gasaway, DBA, MBA

Executive Director

Cynthia.Gasaway@dri-va.org

303-501-0540
Ifeoma “Iffy” Holder, MBA

Budget & Finance Manager

Ifeoma.Holder@dri-va.org

303-501-0622
Kristen Batcho, MBA-HRM
Finance Director
Kristen.Batcho@dri-va.org
303-501-0882
Lexi Davis, BA

Grants Administrator

Lexi.Davis@dri-va.org

303-501-6946

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Cynthia Gasaway, DBA, MBA,
Executive Director
Cynthia.Gasaway@DRI-VA.org
303-501-0540 office

Cynthia’s education includes an earned DBA (Doctor of Business Administration), MBA (Master of Business Administration), and BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Communication and Sociology.

Recently, Cynthia completed a professional research certification program, Open Innovations: Empowering Innovation and Knowledge, from the University of Oxford, England, UK. Her career in operations and management includes non-profit organizations, health care, higher education, governmental agencies, and global partnerships.

Cynthia enjoys the Colorado mountains and traveling abroad with her family.

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Ifeoma “Iffy” Holder, MBA

Budget and Finance Manager

Ifeoma.Holder@dri-va.org

303-501-0622

Ifeoma’s educational background includes an earned MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree from Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in Biology from the same university. Her impressive background includes working at the University of Denver as the Accountant III in Operations & Financial Support Analysis in the Controller’s Office. Prior to DU, Iffy was the Financial Services Lead at UCD-Anschutz Medical Campus.

While away from the office, Iffy and her family appreciates all that Colorado offers with her spoiled fur-baby, Prince.

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Kristen Batcho, MSM, MPH

Finance Director

Kristen.Batcho@DRI-VA.org

Kristen earned a MSM (Master of Science in Management) degree from the University of Denver, and a MPH (Master of Public Health) degree from Northwest Ohio Consortium, Bowling Green & Toledo, Ohio, and a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in Education from the same university.

Before DRI, Kristen was the Controller for Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, and the Controller & Assistant Treasurer for the Daniels Fund in Denver. Kristen has extensive experience in Finance and Accounting and is an accomplished professional with proficiencies in financial reporting, financial analysis, risk management, internal controls, and audits.

Kristen and her family enjoys traveling and hiking the Colorado trails.

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Lexi Davis, BA
Grants Assistant
Lexi.Davis@DRI-VA.org
303-501-6946 office

Lexi’s educational background includes an earned Bachelor of Art (BA) degree in Art History and Chemistry from the University of Northern Colorado and a semester studying at Richmond International University in Florence, Italy. Prior to DRI, Lexi worked at the Denver Art Museum, and the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at CSU Fort Collins in the Visitor Operations and Collections departments respectively. She has extensive experience working in customer service and non-profits and loves working with and helping people.

Lexi is an avid reader and can often be found frequenting art museums, exploring everything Colorado has to offer, and travelling internationally.