Liz Tansey
Liz TanseySenior Manager
Liz directs the Covering Kids and Families program. She fundraises, manages staff, and leads technical assistance efforts. She joined CKF in October 2013 and has served as the manager since December 2019. Liz earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University and a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Regis University, and has past experience working at the state Medicaid agency.
Erin Varnum
Erin VarnumCKF Specialist
Erin coordinates and implements projects to support Covering Kids and Families’ network of community-based enrollment assisters. She joined CKF in September 2023. Erin earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology of global health from the University of Vermont, and has past experience as a health advocate at a Rhode Island-based non-profit helping individuals navigate issues with insurers and health care providers.
Grace Trautman
Grace TrautmanCommunications Coordinator
Grace provides part-time communications support to Covering Kids and Families. Grace’s goal is to help translate complex information into language that is easy to digest. She joined CKF in September 2020. Grace earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Denver, and has a background in marketing and program development.

Our Advisory Committee

The Covering Kids and Families Advisory Committee helps develop priorities, evaluate projects, and develop action steps for the program. Advisory Committee members bring varied expertise in health policy, and/or represent organizations that connect with populations with unique barriers to enrollment. Advisory Committee members serve three-year terms which may be repeated. Current members are:

If you are interested in learning more or volunteering to serve on the Advisory Committee, contact us.

Our Lead Organization

Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) is the lead organization for Covering Kids and Families. CCHN provides programmatic and financial administration for the Covering Kids and Families program. Covering Kids and Families staff are employees of CCHN.