Integrated Family Community Services nourishes lives and builds community with a committed team. Just as in a busy kitchen, each IFCS team member has a specific role that helps complete the full menu. Below, each team member’s responsibilities are briefly explained, as well as their passions and enthusiasm for their work. Their dedication to IFCS ensures that the people in our community are well served.
For 28 years, Sandra Blythe-Perry, our Executive Director, has been the heart of IFCS. She leads with compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving families without judgment. Under her guidance significant changes have occurred since the pandemic.
- Our food services expanded from our local area to the entire state of Colorado.
- Prior to COVID-19 95% of our food was donated, now 95% is purchased.
- Our programs have been digitalized to make them easier to access.
What makes Sandra smile? Hearing laughter and the connections among staff, the impact IFCS has made for more than 60 years and providing families nutritious meals.
Sandra often says that the true measure of success is seeing neighbors lifting one another up—a spirit she has lived out for nearly three decades.
Miriam Noriega Mendez is our Program Director. She has been part of our team for a year and a half, making sure families get the support they need through utility assistance, recreation center vouchers, and The Market. She also supervises Kelly, Barb, and Jessica who help keep everything running smoothly. Miriam has over 10 years of experience working with organizations which support low-income communities.
She loves being part of a community where neighbors come together to help one another. Long nature walks with her dogs enhance her days.
Todd McPherson has been part of the IFCS team for 13 years. Serving as Development Director he wears many hats to meet our daily needs. He builds and maintains relationships with volunteers, community partners, and organizations. This includes securing donations, connecting with decision makers, sharing IFCS’s impact with the wider community. Above all, Todd enjoys seeing people’s generosity make a real difference.
Outside of work, his favorite time is spent hanging out with his family.
Kelly Vasquez Dominguez joined IFCS in February 2025 as our Financial Assistance Program Manager. She oversees recreation center and utility assistance applications. Jessica, our Resource Navigator, assists her as they process applications and assist participants. Kelly has a passion for helping people access the resources they need.
Outside of work, she enjoys her partner and her daughter and life in Denver which is her birthplace. Her rich background evolved from time spent in Kansas and Chihuahua, Mexico, where she finished high school. She earned her BA in graphic design from Chihuahua University.
Jessica Munguia joined IFCS in September 2024 as our Resource Navigator, welcoming new and returning clients in The Market and updating records. Spanish speaking participants easily communicate with her since she speaks this fluently. She also supports residents at the Bonsai apartments by sharing information about food, rent, and utility assistance. Community events there help her engage with them. Lending a hand to those in need is a benefit of being a member of the IFCS team.
Perian Cooper is IFCS’ Accounting Clerk / Admin Assistant. She oversees operations with a focus on organization, efficiency, and ensuring our gift and backpack projects function smoothly. Other responsibilities include generating reports, managing payroll, and keeping communication clear to all stakeholders. She’s known for her ability to balance big-picture strategy with attention to detail.
Outside of work, Perian enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteering at church, and keeping a good book close at hand.
Tara Magana has contributed to IFCS for four years as our Volunteer Engagement & Training Specialist. She supports and guides more than 50 volunteers each week who bring their energy and compassion to serving our community. She makes sure they feel appreciated by listening to their feedback, writing many thank-you notes, and continually providing encouragement. Fostering meaningful connections between volunteers and participants enhances our program. A comprehensive training program is being developed.
Outside of work, Tara enjoys paddle boarding, yoga, and attending live concerts.
Donna Wintz is our Communications Manager who works from Colorado Springs as a contract worker. For 5 years, Donna has enjoyed getting to know what makes IFCS so special, and sharing that with the world through social media posts, website content, digital and printed materials. It’s a true honor for her to stand alongside thousands in supporting IFCS’s work—gaining insight into the struggles faced by our communities and finding inspiration to help however we can.
Outside of work, Donna enjoys hiking, drawing, and volunteering in her community.
Steve Schmid began volunteering with IFCS this summer. His wife & he moved to Englewood from Ohio in June, 2025. He retired from a position which required him to analyze many projects, write reports and articles, and create engaging presentations. When Tara learned this, she connected him with Donna, our Communications Manager. This resulted in him writing this blog.
Thank you Steve!
