Pete Dignan, Executive Director

Early in Pete's career he worked as a hydrologist creating simulation models for a civil engineering firm. Later he moved into information technology, where he served in a variety of technical, sales and marketing management roles. His career has spanned companies of all sizes, from large (Digital Equipment Corporation), to mid-size (Peak Technologies) to small (dotcom startup MShow). In 1998 Pete founded ProtoTest, a services business focused on software testing, which is one of the leading specialists in its market. He is a member of Net Impact and of ISSP.  Pete earned a BA at the University of Virginia, where he graduated with Highest Distinction. He has called Colorado home since 1988.

Natalia Korobova, Program Director

As a sustainability professional, Natalia Korobova has worked with nonprofits in the Denver area to help them be more sustainable in their operations while reducing operating costs. Prior to joining CORE, Natalia has managed program, development, and marketing initiatives for nonprofits in the USA and Russia. She holds an MPA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Strategic Sustainability Development course certificate from the Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden.