Meet the Staff
Polly Dawkins – Executive Director
Polly Dawkins brings 25 years of for-profit and non-profit experience to the Davis Phinney Foundation. That experience includes transforming a struggling UK-based organization into a multi-million dollar venture and, closer to home, leading a local fundraising chapter of an international literacy organization. Polly’s track record managing organizations responsibly and with transparency dovetails with her humanitarian world view. She is committed to making wise use of the foundation’s resources, enabling it to extend it’s reach while staying true to its mission. Polly holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA in International Studies from Earlham College. She lives in Boulder, CO with her husband and two children. Polly is an avid cyclist and indoor cycling instructor, a voracious reader, committed volunteer and world traveler.
Christa Lassen-Vogel – Marketing and Communications
Christa Lassen-Vogel brings 20+ years experience in marketing research and communication, including in service of numerous healthcare providers and medical device companies to her work at the Foundation. She is responsible for managing the Every Victory Counts and Living Well Challenge programs, as well as the Foundation’s marketing and communication strategy. Prior to joining the Foundation, Christa developed national brands in strategic consulting and creative director roles. She holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and an M.B.A from University of Denver Daniels College of Business. A college bike shop job laid the foundation for a love of cycling that endures today, as well as an introduction to her future husband. Today, Christa and her family can often be found pedaling the back roads of Boulder.
Cindy Miller Landi – Database Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Cindy Miller Landi joined the Davis Phinney Foundation team in 2009 as the Office & Database Manger. Cindy brings many years’ nonprofit experience to the Foundation, having worked at other organizations in the areas of donor relations, database management, development, bookkeeping and as an Executive and Board Assistant. Additional roles Cindy fills at the Foundation include office manager, intern supervisor, social networking and event support. Cindy is a member of the Colorado Nonprofit Association and the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Colorado Chapter.
Ally Ley – The Victory Summit® Program Manager
Ally joined the Foundation in 2011 to manage the Victory Crew program for grassroots fundraising. She has since transitioned into managing The Victory Summit symposia series and her background in communications, event planning, public relations and social media marketing inform the work she does to plan The Victory Summit all over the country. A Colorado native and graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, she loves cooking, traveling with her husband and spending time with her family and friends.
Lauren Hunt – Victory Crew Program Manager
As the newest member to the Davis Phinney Foundation team, Lauren brings a complementary mix of event coordinating, coaching and advising experience in her role as Victory Crew Program Manager for the Foundation’s grassroots fundraising program. She is a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle and enjoys running, painting, hiking, golfing, skiing and traveling.


