Our Fundraising Team
Iain Probert, CFRE
Degrees: M.B.A., space administration, International Space University, Strasbourg, France
Professional Affiliations: Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals Southern Colorado Chapter
Phone: 719.494.9725 (mobile)
E-mail: iain@pikespeakhabitat.org
Joined Pikes Peak Habitat in 2017
Laura Williams-Parrish
Degrees: B.F.A., Studio Art: Printmaking, Colorado State University
Professional Affiliations: Grant Professionals Association
Phone: 719.475.7800 ext. 106
E-mail: laura@pikespeakhabitat.org
Joined Pikes Peak Habitat in 2011
Rebecca Allen
Degrees: B.A., American Studies, University of Southern Mississippi
M.A., Grant Writing, Management, and Evaluation, Concordia University, Chicago Campus
Professional Affiliations: Grant Professionals Association
Phone: 719.475.7800 ext. 116
E-mail: rebecca@pikespeakhabitat.org
Joined Pikes Peak Habitat in 2023
In October of 2023, Rebecca fulfilled her vicennial dream of serving others through her profession by joining Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity as the Grants Manager. Rebecca is elated to utilize her education and expertise in the grants sector to help resolve the affordable housing crisis in our region.
Rebecca was raised in Southern Mississippi, where her manners and love for feeding people originated. While traveling our nation in young adulthood, Rebecca fell in love with Manitou Springs, Colorado, and now resides there with her family. Outside of the Habitat office, Rebecca relishes spending time with her husband and children, especially if it involves her favorite hobbies, baking and gardening.
Ariana Fernow
Degrees: B.A., Christian Worship, Bushnell University
Phone: 719.475.7800 ext. 110
E-mail: ariana@pikespeakhabitat.org
Joined Pikes Peak Habitat in 2024
Ariana joined Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity in July 2024 as Donor Relations Specialist. Her work focuses on supporting Pikes Peak Habitat in fostering strong, long-lasting relationships with donors, and in maintaining a clean and efficient constituent database.
Ariana grew up in Lincoln City, a small town on the coast of Oregon. After receiving a B.A. in Christian Worship and a minor in Creative Writing from Bushnell University, she went on to work as a Disaster Recovery Specialist for the Lincoln County School District following the Echo Mountain Complex fire of 2020. Ariana worked most recently as Office Administrator for Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, a small non-profit in Oregon, where she implemented a donor management database.
Abigail Hernandez
Degrees: B.A., Psychology, Colorado College
Professional Affiliations: Board of Directors, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
Previously served in El Pomar Foundation Fellowship Program
and as Philanthropy Director and Vice President of External Affairs, Kappa Alpha Theta
Phone: 719.475.7800 ext. 114
E-mail: abigail@pikespeakhabitat.org
Joined Pikes Peak Habitat in 2024
Abigail joined Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity in July 2024 as the Planned Giving Officer. In this role she is responsible for the design, implementation, and strategic growth of the Planned Giving program. This program seeks to engage donors, volunteers, and other supporters to motivate their desire to accomplish a philanthropic goal to benefit others while creating a lasting impact.
Abigail grew up in Round Lake, Illinois. She graduated from Colorado College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minors in education and linguistics. Abigail’s study of psychology informed her passion for understanding socioeconomic factors within eating disorders. Abigail is an alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta, where she served as the Philanthropy Director and Vice President of External Affairs. Both positions connected her with CASA of the Pikes Peak Region. Abigail has always had a passion for philanthropic endeavors; she is an alumna of El Pomar Foundation’s Fellowship Program and currently serves on the Board of Directors for CASA of the Pikes Peak Region. Abigail is passionate about impacting her community and lives in Colorado Springs with her partner, Cody, and dog, Finnegan.
Emma Price
Degrees: B.A., Applied Communications, Miami University
Professional Affiliations: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Phone: 719.475.7800 ext. 113
E-mail: emma@pikespeakhabitat.org
Joined Pikes Peak Habitat in 2021
Emma joined Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity as the Donor Relations Specialist and is now the Donor Relations Manager. Emma previously worked as a Communications Specialist at Miami University Regionals in Middletown, Ohio.
Emma’s role focuses on building fundraising awareness, community support, and managing our donor database. She plays a major role in the crafting and creation of our marketing and communication content and assists in the upkeep and management of our website.