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Candace Diaz, Advocate
Candace is a long-time resident of Grand Junction. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts and Elementary Education from Mesa State College. Candace received her Master’s Generalist Special Education degree and Education Specialist Degree (Principal and Special Education Director License) from University of Northern Colorado. She worked as a Significant Support Needs (SSN) teacher for eleven years in an elementary school prior to joining The Arc Mesa County Advocacy Team early in 2017. Candace brings her enthusiasm and love for her job to The Arc Mesa County.
Our Staff
Damon Lockhart, Interim Executive Director
Damon comes from an educational background. He has worked with children and was a Special Education Director for Mesa County Valley School District #51 prior to becoming a principal at Independence Academy for 10 years. Damon served as the Executive Director for The Arc in Delta (WCCO) for 4 years. Damon loves sports and has been a coach and avid sports dad for his 5 children. He brings a wealth of knowledge and we couldn't be happier to have him on the team to help during this transition.