About Us 

Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation
EIN: 84-1558843
Founded: 2002
Location: 23500 U.S. Highway 160, Walsenburg, Colorado

Our Mission

Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established under the Colorado Nonprofit Foundation Act. Our mission is to advance healthcare education by providing scholarships in healthcare-related fields to qualified students who live and/or work in Huerfano County and support the charitable initiatives of Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center. 

Our History

Since its inception in 2002, Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation has been dedicated to:

• Providing scholarships for Huerfano County students pursuing careers in healthcare.
• High School Lecture Programs.
• Organizing fundraising events.
• Partnering with Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center to enhance local healthcare services.
• Providing support and requested donations to Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center. 

Governance

A volunteer Board of Directors governs the Foundation and operates without general membership.

Officers include:

• Alys Romer – Chairperson of the Board
• Dr. John Davis – President
• Brenda Parnell – Treasurer
• Christina Guadagnoli – Secretary (non-voting, ex officio)
• Stacy Cristelli – Executive Director

Board Members:

• Kay Whitley – CEO & President, SPRHC/VCLC (voting ex officio)
• Rita Kasper
• Paul Coe
• Patti Davis
• Alyssa Sandoval
• Monica Birrer
• April Vijan
• Kimberly Bonicelli
• Stirling Lathrop
• Manuel Molles
• Mary Anne Nelson
• Anthony Aldretti

Donate Today 

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Scholarships 

Since 2017, we have awarded $191,750 to students in Huerfano County. In 2025, we are thrilled to announce a record-high $37,000 in scholarships! 

Calendar of Events/Sponsorships Available - Coming Soon! 

• Wine Tasting Event - February 28, 2026, Grandote Event Center
• Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament - Walsenburg Golf Course – Date TBD -Spring 2026
• SPHC Foundation and La Veta 4H Rodeo- July 10-12th, 2026- La Veta, Colorado NEW
• Healthcare Scholarship Golf Tournament - Grandote, La Veta Golf Course - September 11, 2026

Contact: 

Stacy Cristelli

Executive Director of Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation 

Director of Development & Community Engagement 

scristelli@sprhc.org

Office: 719-501-2595 Internal Ext: 535

23500 U.S. Hwy. 160 | Walsenburg, CO 81089