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UNITY WOMEN

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Colorado Springs

About Unity Women

From Sisterhood to Sainthood

Unity Women brings together women of all ages and stages of life in a Catholic community rooted in faith, as we support one another on our shared journey from sisterhood to sainthood—living out God’s calling with grace, purpose, and unity in Christ.

Read our letter of endorsement from Archbishop Golka.

Letter from Bishop Golka endorsing the Unity Women Organization.

Connecting & Celebrating Women Year-Round

Unity Women's Mission

About Unity Women

About Unity Women

Executive Board

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Natalie Ingram

PRESIDENT

Natalie is grateful to have grown up in the Catholic faith. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, Jeremy, going on 17 years and they joyfully have 8 beautiful kiddos who keep them on their toes! Her vocation as wife and momma is her biggest blessing in life and she feels so very thankful, relying on God’s grace to lead her on the daily!

She started her Catholic journey in Virginia where she was born, then moved to Texas for a bit and has been in Colorado Springs, Colorado for 8 years! Along her journey, she served as the Development Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Lynchburg, VA., an event planner in Washington, D.C. and even launched a music school and pilates studio along the way.

She believes in boldly following the will of God in all things and feels the Unity Women Conference, Colorado Springs is a strong prompting from the Holy Spirit. She is excited to see Him move in all aspects of this Apostolate and Conference!

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Monica Lishko

Vice President

Monica is a Michigan native who has called Colorado home for the past 9 years. Her professional background is in occupational safety & health and risk management, spanning the construction, semiconductor, and insurance industries. She is passionate about creating safe environments and helping to identify and prevent potential risks before they happen. At Unity Women, Monica’s work is focused on ensuring the organization’s longevity for generations to come.

Faith has always been an important part of Monica’s journey. She is grateful to her parents for bringing her into the Catholic faith. She believes that learning and growing spiritually is a lifelong process and that the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference, which she strives to reflect in her daily life.

Monica is happiest when she’s outdoors—hiking, chasing storms, and exploring new places. She and her husband, Nic, walked through infertility for more than 8 years, making their two beautiful daughters a blessing beyond words. Their family also includes Oliver, their fluffy Old English Sheepdog, who firmly believes he runs the house!

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Susie Foote

Director of Development

Susie Foote has served in many capacities over the years in our great community! She and her husband moved their three sons here in 1994 and have been active members of St. Peter Parish in Monument since then. Susie stepped out of her first career into what she would say today is “her most rewarding career ever, as a respected Realtor®”. Susie has been humbled and honored to serve Buyers and Sellers along the Front Range for 21 years now. Susie is both an instructor in her office as well as a member of the Agent Leadership Board of Directors.

She served the St. Peter community teaching Religious Education for 8 years and served as the head of the Stewardship Committee for 5 years and continues to serve her Parish today. Susie’s passion lies in focusing on all things Faith based and loves pouring into others!

Susie’s other love is spending time with her kids and grandkids. She also enjoys hiking, skiing, gardening, fine food and fine wine!

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Melissa Smith

Director of Liturgy

Grateful for her Catholic faith, Melissa Smith serves Our Lord as Director of Liturgy with the amazing team at Unity Women. She works in the Diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development and is an active member of the St Peter parish community. She volunteers with Mater Filius, is an OCIA sponsor, a member of the Order of Malta auxiliary, and is humbled to serve at Marian House and Springs Rescue Mission.

She and her husband, Steve, have two grown daughters and are kept active by two wonderfully entertaining rescue dogs.

Leadership Team

Marketing Team

Diana Cordaro - Brand Marketing Director, Graphic Design

Stephani Travenner - Social Media Director

April Paredes - Teen Social Media Manager

Parish Ambassador Relations

Natalie Ingram - Ambassador Relations

Jessica Schlick - Ambassador Relations

Danielle Smith - Ambassador Relations

Events

Mercy Lane - Decor and Theme Advisor

Susan DeSimone - Music and Worship Advisor

Small Group Team

Coming Soon

CONFERENCE

Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Antler's a Wyndam Hotel • Downtown Colorado Springs
VISIT OUR EVENT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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