Bringing more than 20 years experience working in the non-profit and education sectors, Vickie Puchi joined Regis Jesuit’s Board of Trustees in April 2023, where she serves at the chair of the Advancement Committee. She currently is the executive director of Chance Sports, a scholarship organization aiding Colorado youth from low-income families in accessing elite sports programs and learning leadership and team-building skills to benefit them both on and off the athletic field. Prior to that, Vickie worked for ACE Scholarships as vice president of programs and strategy where she expanded the footprint of the organization beyond Colorado’s borders allowing them to impact three times the number of students. Before ACE, she worked as vice president of development and communications for Denver Kids, Inc., a public/private partnership of the Denver Public Schools that provides educational counseling and mentoring to at-risk students. Vickie earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Loyola University in Chicago and master’s in religious studies from the Iliff School of Theology. She also holds a Leaders in Development Certificate from the University of Denver. Having recently completed a term on Arrupe Jesuit’s Board, Vickie continues to serve on their Capital Campaign Committee and co-chairs the Philanthropy Committee. She also serves in an advisory capacity for St. Anne’s Episcopal School and the Challenge Foundation. Vickie and her husband David have four children – three adult daughters and a younger son.