Pinheads come in many forms. We at the Pinhead Institute are grateful to have a Board of Directors with expertise in everything from finance to education to applied science. Our board members help to spread the word, and broaden the mission of the Pinhead Institute at home & outside of Telluride. We thank our Board Pinheads, in their many forms, for their generous contributions.
Andy Shoff
Andy Shoff is the Head of School at the Telluride Mountain School. Long fascinated with all things scientific like frogs, rockets, and magnets, and fortunate enough to be able to get his hands dirty doing science at a young age, Andy knew that science would play a central role in his life. He first found his way to Telluride on a field trip as an undergraduate student at Colorado College, where he earned a B.A. in geology. After teaching science for several years at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and the Arbor School of Arts and Sciences, both in Portland, Oregon, he returned to Colorado. He moved to Telluride in 2002 to teach math and science at the Telluride Mountain School, and quickly came to love the programs that Pinhead brought into the schools. Today, his two daughters love every opportunity Pinhead provides to work with “real” scientists and to dirty their own hands through the Scholars in the Schools and Punk Science programs. Andy holds a master’s degree in school leadership from Columbia University.
Peter G. Dodge
Peter Dodge is the Founder of Hanover Research, a global information services firm based in Washington, D.C. Ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in D.C. and as one of the largest market research firms in the world, Hanover provides knowledge support to more than 1,400 for-profit and non-profit organizations. Peter founded and sits as Chairman of GP Ventures, which provides funding to early-stage enterprises. He is also the Founder, Board Chairman, and President of The Peter G. Dodge Foundation, a philanthropic organization that is dedicated to helping people lead lives free from the effects of alcohol addiction. An alumnus of Washington and Lee University, Peter divides his time between Telluride and Maui.
Colin Hubbard
After earning a degree in political science from Stanford University, chubbard spent time in Hawaii surfing, diving and exploring. These activities were, of course, more interesting than his temp job as an administrative assistant. This time ignited his interest in science which combined with his background in poli sci to underscore the importance of using data to make reasoned, evidence-based policy decisions. After earning his teaching credentials in 1994 he began his varied teaching career, which has included most subjects and grade levels – ranging from cute little 3rd graders to incarcerated high schoolers. Along the way, chubbard has also earned a Masters Degree in Biology from the Univeristy of Nebraska. This is his 19th year teaching science in Telluride!
Judy Klein
Judy Klein is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UCSF-ZSFG Department of Emergency Medicine. She holds a BA and BS in American Studies and Biology from Stanford University and an MD from the University of California, San Francisco. She trained in both pediatrics and emergency medicine, but her primary interest is in the importance of nature and risky play in nature to the physical and psychological health of children. She is an editor for several journals, speaks at medical conferences around the country and has authored the chapter on “Children in the Wilderness” for Auerbach’s Wilderness Medicine, the seminal text for outdoor and expedition medicine. She runs nature clubs for kids and teaches wilderness medicine and survival skills to people of all ages. She is an avid mountain biker, snowboarder, mother to an energetic 11 year old, and lover of all things that happen deep in the wilderness. She lives in Mill Valley, California with her husband Mark, son Dean and dog Cooper.
Becca Markley
Becca moved to Telluride seven years ago and immediately started making her mark on education in our region. She’s passionate about STEM, and is raising four children who have been involved with Pinhead as students and volunteers (including a memorable trip with her eldest daughter who presented at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum). Becca makes the Telluride community a better place with her involvement in climate action, the schools (public and private) and her robust network of connections.
Gabrielle Toledano
Gaby is an experienced board director, advisor and operating executive with over 30 years experience in technology, gaming and digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies such as Tesla, Electronic Arts, Microsoft and Oracle.She has worked as an operating executive while also advising and serving on boards. Gaby has specialized in all aspects of talent strategy and management with vast experience and depth in executive compensation, CEO coaching, executive and board recruiting, M&A and the breadth of C-level Human Resources experience as a Section 16 Public Officer.Gaby is currently Keystone Strategy’s Chief Operating Officer overseeing Finance, Human Resources, IT/Labs, Marketing and Communications and Facilities. Keystone is an expert and AI strategy fast growing consulting firm based in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Boston and London. Gaby, who is bilingual in Spanish and English, received her undergraduate and graduate degrees both from Stanford University. She has lived in Madrid, Spain, and later in Santiago, Chile, on a Rotary Scholarship. Gaby currently lives between San Francisco, California and Telluride, Colorado with her family.