YOUR 2026 BHNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES

Below is information provided by each of the nominees for the 2026 BHNA Board of Directors. 

Nominated for President

Beth Fluto - 228 Inca St

I would like to continue as President of BHNA another year to continue with some of my pet projects such our tree planting initiative and creating a sustainable garden at Baker Blooms that we can all be proud of. Also, it took a few months to really learn all the details of this role (a special thanks to Luchia Brown and Kathleen Morris for all their help) and I'd like to continue to grow this role and the organization. My focus this year will be to get BHNA on sound financial footing with the Home and Garden Tour, increasing patronship and sponsorship. Also to focus more on outreach to increase our membership and be more representative of our diverse neighborhood and update the website. It's been an honor to represent Baker and I'd love to continue for another year.

Nominated for Vice President

Alex Clement - 354 W Archer Pl

I have served as the BHNA secretary for the last three years. I am termed out of that position, but would love to keep serving the neighborhood. I appreciate the increased sense of connection to the neighborhood that I feel and the opportunity to help neighbors and weigh in on changes that impact us all.

Nominated for Treasurer 

Patrick Lepak - 165 S Cherokee Ave

I've been the treasurer for the past year, and I'm happy to continue doing so!

Nominated for Secretary

Connor Shea - 357 S Bannock St

I live in the apartments on Alameda and have been on the board as an At-Large member for the last two years, I want to make sure renters are represented on the board because we're a large chunk of the neighborhood population. I've served as zoning chair and as a co-chair for Baker on the Denver Summit CBA.

Nominated for Director At Large

Nora Bland - 285 Bannock St

This would be my second year on the board, so I would love to continue to see some initiatives through that I've been involved in. I've also been co-chair of the Zoning Committee to help align efforts from that committee with the Board. I have loved being a Baker resident since 2025 and will continue to use my knowledge and experience as a practicing urban planner in Denver to help guide our neighborhood through complex planning and zoning issues and help make the processes that the City undertakes more accessible for residents.

Jen Chavez - 47 Fox St

I moved to Baker in 2020 and have loved being part of this community. I have a background in marketing & events professionally and a passion for community personally. I have attended HOA meetings throughout out my life both as a homeowner and community member and while this is not an HOA, I do have an understanding of neighborhood associations. I would love to give back to my community in a more tangible consistent way in the coming year and this feels like the perfect opportunity.

Olivia Kunevicius - 268 Inca St

I'm a local Baker resident since 2015 and have served on the BHNA Board for the last two years. I would welcome the opportunity to serve again and continue supporting an organization that is dedicated to making Baker a fabulous neighborhood to live in for all.