Vicky Collins develops and produces network news and programming. Her company, Teletrends, specializes in television production for broadcast, cable, national syndication, internet, and non-profit clients who use video to advance humanitarian work. When she isn’t flying off to cover breaking stories for NBC News, she is providing hyper-local journalism, from her home office. Bucket List Community Cafe was started in August 2019 as a way to connect people in all parts of North Denver. Vicky is a mom of two grown sons. She is originally from Hawaii and now owns a home in Sunnyside and lives in Berkeley. She is also an avid photographer and journalist. Contact her at vicky@teletrendstv.com
Blair Ewalt is Bucket List Community Café’s Guru of Engagement. He is a 2020 graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado and is working on growth, marketing, social media, and web development. He is interested in using his entrepreneurial skills to help create more just and connected communities. You can reach him at blairewalt@gmail.com.
Alex Bushell is Bucket List Community Cafe’s Digital Marketing Boss. He is a 2020 graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder in the College of Media, Communication, and Information. He studied advertising, communications, and business, and he is focusing on Bucket List Community Café growth and engagement. Alex has lived in the Denver metro area his whole life. He’s an avid sports fan and has worked in the sports arena for both the University of Colorado and the Denver Broncos. In his free time, Alex enjoys golfing and snowboarding. You can reach Alex at abushell3@gmail.com.
Marin Fallon is Bucket List Community Cafe’s Engagement Manager. She is a senior in the University of Colorado’s School of Communication, Media and Information. She is a Journalism and Media Studies major with a Business minor. She was born and raised in New Jersey, moving to Colorado for her freshman year of college. In her spare time, she loves exploring her new home state and spending time with friends and family. Reading and writing have always been her passion and she can’t wait to employ these skills in her work. You can reach Marin at mrf07960@gmail.com.
Helen Driesen is a freelance journalist with Bucket List Community Café. Originally from New York, she received her BA in political science and jazz voice performance from the University of Vermont, and is now pursuing her MA in journalism at CU Boulder. As a singer-songwriter and pianist, Helen particularly enjoys covering all things arts and culture. In her spare time, she can be found performing at open mics, petting dogs, and exploring all of the beauty Colorado has to offer. She can be reached at helendriesen@gmail.com.
Noah Anderson is a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a Journalism major with a minor in Business. He loves being outdoors, traveling, and playing golf. Noah has a passion for sports and would like to work as a sports broadcaster in the future. You can reach Noah at noahjames22@gmail.com.
Ca$h is a dog. She is often seen sitting on her front lawn in Berkeley watching her world. Four-legged neighbors are an important part of our North Denver experience and she is our dog correspondent. Her favorite place to go is Tenn Street Coffee and Books where she gets treats.