Navigating challenges with Moxie.

We embody "moxie" – force of character, determination, and nerve.

At Project Moxie, we tackle challenging projects with grit and tenacity, helping communities navigate bureaucratic landscapes to secure necessary resources. Our passion lies in developing and implementing community-driven solutions to housing and homelessness.

Meet the Team

Jenn Lopez

Founder & President

  • Prior to founding Project Moxie, a housing and homelessness solutions consulting firm, Jenn held a senior position in Governor Hickenlooper’s administration in Colorado and led regional housing efforts in southwest Colorado for several years. She loves working with local community leaders and excels at both strategy development and implementation work. Jenn has developed thousands of housing opportunities during her 24-year career and thrives on projects where the public and private sector are aligned for maximum impact. Jenn has a Masters in Community and Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico, and a BA in English Language & Literature from Fort Lewis College. She currently serves as Board President for the Community Economic Defense Project, and was previously a longtime Board member at the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA).

Sara Monge

Vice President of Community Strategy

  • Sara Monge has more than 15 years of experience working in the philanthropic sector with a background in both grantmaking and public policy. She's focused on advocacy efforts aimed at the creation of equitable solutions to assist the unhoused and those seeking attainable and affordable housing in Colorado. Additionally, her work has focused on healthy eating and active living—leading coalitions and large stakeholder processes to advance the work. She holds a BA from the University of Puget Sound in Politics and Government. 

Kristiana Elite

Project Analyst

  • Kristiana has an MA in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado, Denver and a BA in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has 25 years of experience with buying/ selling/ managing residential real estate, and experience as a real estate broker and in assisting an affordable housing developer in Denver. Kristiana also holds a Masters Certificate in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and spent six years working for the U.S. Geological Survey as a regional point of contact supporting federal, state and local partners in accessing and editing a national geospatial surface water dataset.

Marietta Linney

Senior Project Manager

  • Marietta Linney has more than 30 years of professional experience in various fields including higher education, small business administration, real estate lending, and housing program design. She was a critical staff member when the Regional Housing Alliance/HomesFund in LaPlata County launched in La Plata County, leading development and delivery of the Homebuyer Education and Housing Counseling programs. Marietta holds a Master of Science in Management and Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Teacher Education both from Regis University.  Her appreciation for secure, affordable housing is at the heart of her work with Project Moxie and she loves assisting communities with housing initiatives.

Our Collaborators

  • Louise Snodgrass

    Communications & Design Consultant

  • Ryan Jones

    Ryan Jones

    Affordable Housing Finance Consultant

  • Scott Shields

    Homeless Solutions and Supportive Housing Consultant

Our Values

Community-Centric

Each community drives the decision and where the community does not exist, we create it. Humans thrive in community. We believe it’s a cornerstone for health, happiness, and a place for all to thrive.

Compassionate

We care about you, your vision, and your community. We understand life is hard and if you are facing challenges. We will meet you where you are to help you on your terms. All day, everyday.

Empowering

We want you to be successful, confident, and to lead in whatever way works for you. We are here to make you shine, find success, and to realize your vision.

Transparent

Our clients will know what we are thinking and doing at all times. We thrive in cohesive communications and are relationship-driven. Our only agenda is to serve you and get it done!

Trustworthy

We do what we say we will do and are team players all the way. We are also not afraid to share concerns or deal with conflict. We are in this together. We’ve always got your back.

Tenacious

We promise to do whatever it takes to get it done. If one way doesn’t work, we will find alternatives. We don’t get discouraged easily and we always see a way through or around a challenge.