Scott Shields

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Scott Shields has more than 25 years of not-for-profit leadership experience serving with Family Tree, an organization dedicated to addressing the inter-related issues of child neglect and abuse, domestic violence and homelessness since 1998, including 16 years as the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to being hired as the CEO he served as the Chief Financial Officer at Family Tree for nearly nine years. Before joining Family Tree, Scott worked with a digital mobile phone start-up company and in public accounting.
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During his career Scott served on several Board and Commissions, including the Board of Directors for Aurora@Home, the Better Business Bureau of Metro Denver, Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies (CAFCA), STRIDE Community Health Centers (then known as Metro Community Provider Network) and the PorchLight Family Justice Center.

He was also a member of the Jeffco Connections Leadership Commission and IBM Smarter Cities Executive Task Force.
In recognition of his service to the metro region, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston proclaimed October 5, 2023 “Scott Shields Day.”

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