Founder & Executive Director

Peter arrived in Summit County in 1997 from Flagstaff, AZ.  For the next 18 years he worked in the restaurant business in Breckenridge. In these years he worked with many members of Summit’s immigrant community.  He got to know them as friends and respect them as individuals. During this time he served as a volunteer on the board of directors of the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) nonprofit.  In the fall of 2015 he joined the staff of the FIRC as Director of Programs.  In 2019 he co-founded, along with several other community members, the Mountain Dreamers immigrant advocacy group.

Program Coordinator: Oso Outdoors & Legal

Javier is a young DACAmented citizen, and works full-time in Summit as a paralegal.  He was born in Patzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, and in 2006, after years of being separated from his father, his family moved to Breckenridge, Colorado to be reunited. After graduating from Summit High School as a decorated student and Student Body President, Javier attended the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs to pursue a degree in Political Science with the hopes of attending law school. Unfortunately, without in-state tuition, or a social security number to work, Javier was not able to continue his studies at UCCS. Javier is a senior at Colorado Mountain College and hopes to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Sustainability Studies. He is also a community leader passionate about bridging the outdoor community with the immigrant community. Some of his other ventures include being a board member for the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition and Peak Health Alliance.  In his free time, if any, he enjoys biking, hiking, camping, and split boarding.

Program Coordinator

Originally from Tijuana, Mexico, Yerania has lived in Colorado for over 10 years and is currently a resident of Leadville, and working in Summit.

She has experience working with nonprofits in both Mexico and Summit County, including Father Dyer Church and Mountain Dreamers, and has participated in several community committees focused on elevating immigrant voices and creating new opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background or language.

Yerania enjoys outdoor activities with her family. One of her passions is exploring the beautiful places Leadville has to offer for hiking, biking, or simply spending time at the lake with her children. She hopes to help the Hispanic immigrant community feel included in the decisions that affect everyone, have access to available resources, and feel welcomed in the community they call home.

Program Coordinator: Community Support & Advocacy

Miriam is a native of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She moved to Summit County at the age of 16. She has two children, ages 9 and 18. Her son started as a freshman at CU Boulder in 2024. She works full-time at Mountain Dreamers because she likes to be involved in activities and advocacy that support immigrant families in the community, since she’s an immigrant herself, and knows what it’s like to come to a new country, culture, and community.

Program Coordinator: Legal

Mary Taboada originally from Peru. I moved to Summit County in 2014. I have two daughters, ages 9 and 5. My favorite activity is crafting, but in the last few months, I have tried new activities like biking and hiking. One of my personal goals is to keep exploring, learning different activities, and challenging myself by trying new sports. As an immigrant myself, I understand how hard it can be to move to a new place and navigate a different culture and resources when everything feels so unfamiliar. Over the years, I’ve learned and adapted, and now I’m excited to share what I know with others in our community to help make their journey a bit easier. I love what I do, and I’m always eager to learn more so that I can be a helpful resource for others.

Administrative Assistant

Mónica Osorio was born in Colombia, where she also had the opportunity to volunteer and serve her community. She expresses her gratitude to Mountain Dreamers for giving her the opportunity to continue this work. She is currently part of the organization’s team and is thankful for the trust that has been placed in her, as well as the constant support she has received.

Mónica feels honored to be part of the team and is committed to continuing to learn and strengthen her skills in order to better support and serve the community.

Program Coordinator- Eagle County

Perla is from Durango, Mexico. She came to Colorado in 2000. She was educated in Eagle County from elementary school, middle school, and high school, and then attended college at Colorado Mountain College. She became a Dreamer (DACA recipient) in 2013, and with that, she was able to get her early education teacher certificate. She has been working with Eagle County schools for 8 years.

She likes to spend time with her family, in nature, and also to travel to know new places.

One of her goals is to help people and be a resource for her community.

Program Coordinator- Eagle County

Jaz moved to Colorado in 2012 from Cancun, Mexico, even though she has always working for the hospitality, has always looked for the opportunity to work in a place where she can help others. Her heart is towards organizations that impact families by improving their lives, offering them safety, opportunities, and a sense of belonging.