Board Of Directors
Elizabeth Anne's Haven is grateful for the leadership provided by our engaged and compassionate board of directors.
Amber McMananay
President
Amber McManamay has lived in Buena Vista since 2000. She and her husband have raised two daughters here and currently own and operate Souled Out T-Shirts. Prior to going full-time with the business, she served as the church administrator at ClearView Community Church and still serves there in several volunteer positions. Amber has experienced a child going through addiction and homelessness and living in and out of many group homes. The experience with group homes was rarely positive and very frustrating. She is so honored to be part of the Elizabeth Anne’s Haven board. Amber believes that the vision and plans for this home really offer a holistic and complete support system to survivors. This team has such a heart to serve these women excellently and she is so glad to be a part of it.
Kim Reese
Secretary
Kim is an original member of the Elizabeth Anne’s Haven Board. She has lived in Buena Vista for 26 years. She is married to Ron, has two grown children, three grandchildren, and a great grandchild!
She has been a Registered Nurse for 42 years, and has specialized in forensic nursing (treats patients impacted by violence) for 28 years. This work in particular has given Kim a passion to see justice done in the lives of the many people who have been victimized by the trafficking “business” in our country, and indeed, the world.
Kim considers it a great privilege to join others in this community who are committed to providing care and shelter for women who are fighting to become the beautiful people they were always meant to be.
Carolyn Gibson
Co-Treasurer
Carolyn and her husband Robert have lived in BV for almost 25 years. Bob is retired from the US Coastguard and che retired from High Country Bank in 2022 after 20 years. They followed their daughter her family from Texas to Buena Vista. Carolyn believes finds pleasure in living in this sweet community and feels they have had the good fortune to have friends become extended family. The generosity and caring attitude in Buena Vista is shared by so many. Elizabeth Anne’s Haven’s endeavor is to share the love and support that Buena Vista is ready and willing to share with women who have the desire for a new life with new beginnings.
Lynn Franchi
Co-Treaurer
Lynn Franchi grew up on Long Island, NY she is happy to call Buena Vista home. She holds an M.S. in Meteorology from Colorado State University. Lynn is retired after 21 years as an Air Force Major. She is fulfilled by her volunteer work, hiking, and golf.
Shaundra Moss
Board member at large
Shaundra Moss has worked for the Buena Vista School District as a Family Service Coordinator for 16 years. She grew up in eastern Colorado in a small town called Flagler. She attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo Colorado and received a bachelor’s degree in social work in 1992. Shaundra worked in Colorado Springs for 2 years at a group home for boys ages 10-21. She moved to Buena Vista in 1994 and began working at the Buena Vista Correctional Facility for 10 ½ years. Shaundra was married in 1999 and has 2 amazing children. She joined the EA Haven’s board after feeling God was calling her to help make this dream a reality.
Gavin Ritchie
Board member at large
Gavin Ritchie, is a gunsmith and the owner and operator of Precision Iron Firearms LLC. He graduated from Buena Vista High School and studied gunsmithing at Trinidad State College. Gavin currently provides gunsmithing services for the Salida Gunshop, focusing on quality craftsmanship and reliable firearm work for the community. He also serves on the board for Elizabeth Anne’s Haven, where he oversees security for the home.
Éowyn Mishawn
Board member at large
Éowyn Mishawn is originally from Buena Vista, though she has spent the last 30 years moving around the country for work as a Production Designer and Director in the film and television industry. A few years ago Éowyn moved back to Chaffee County to be close to family. While still traveling for work, she finds joy in living in such a beautiful place full of wonderful, community-centered people. When she learned about Elizabeth Anne's Haven, Éowyn felt immediately called to join this cause. Working in the entertainment industry, she has unfortunately witnessed abuse of power and human rights violations firsthand. She know the importance of speaking out against this and finding ways to help. Moved by EA Haven's commitment to building "hope-filled futures" for women survivors of human trafficking, she feels honored to serve on this board and is eager to see this vital resource become a reality.