Alan joined the Aurora Water team in November 2024. Before working for Aurora Water in environmental education, he worked in habitat restoration, program management, volunteer event coordination, community outreach and educator roles. Alan has a bachelor's degree in Geography/Environmental Studies from UCLA. In his free time, he likes being outside, going to the gym, dancing, hiking trails and attending music events.

Natalie has served in different roles over her 29-year career at Aurora Water, including developing and overseeing the Aurora Water Environmental Education and Outreach program. In addition to helping develop the Colorado Water Education Action Plan, she is certified as an Interpretive Guide, Project WET and PLT Facilitator and is a Master Environmental Educator through the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. Natalie has a degree in Environmental Conservation and Theater from the University of Colorado and enjoys playing the piano, hiking and camping.

Laura Cooper joined the Water Education Team in early 2026. She has 10 years of experience working in informal education in various museums and, most recently, at Denver Zoo. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and baby, reading and sewing.

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Yvonne joined the Aurora Water team in July 2026. Her professional experience includes 10 years of environmental education in a variety of settings for both youth and adults. She graduated from Colorado State University with an undergraduate degree in Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology and a graduate degree in Conservation Leadership. Outside of work, you'll find Yvonne spending lots of time hiking, reading, baking, or in a ceramics or dance fitness class.