Lorisha Ionno brings over 20 years of experience in business operations, strategic leadership, and revenue management across highly regulated, multimillion-dollar industries, including satellite communications, pharmaceuticals, and SaaS technology. She has led complex initiatives, managed large-scale revenue pipelines, and built scalable operational systems in fast-growth environments.

Locally, Lorisha is the co-creator of The Durango Collective, a downtown movement and event space expanding access to dance, arts, wellness, and community gathering. She also serves as Vice President of the Board of West Slope Westies, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the space, supporting instructors, artists, families, and community organizations.

Across her work, Lorisha blends professional rigor with a community-centered approach, emphasizing sustainable growth, collaboration, and welcoming spaces where people can connect, create, and thrive.

As a Durango based small business owner Martin brings a passion for community and service. As a result of 20 years of small business experience Martin has a unique skill set of problem solving, finding novel solutions to complex problems. All of which is encompassed around a spirit of teamwork and collaboration. As a Fort Lewis graduate and a member of multiple nonprofit and conservation focused organizations Martin cares deeply about the Durango community and the vibrant ecosystems surrounding it.

Autumn von Flotow is a foundational leader of the West Slope Westies, having co-founded the organization in 2017 after identifying a critical need for a dedicated social dance community in the Four Corners. As the sole remaining founding member, she provides essential institutional memory and continuity for the organization. Since the nonprofit’s formal incorporation, Autumn has served as Treasurer, where she applies her background in mathematics and financial oversight to ensure the organization’s fiscal health and transparency.

Autumn’s professional journey in Durango began in 2015 as a member of the Mathematics faculty at Fort Lewis College. This academic background serves as the backbone of her approach to community organizing, emphasizing data-driven growth and sustainable systems. Now a resident of the high-altitude community of Aztec, NM, she continues to serve the Durango core through her commute and commitment to the arts.

Beyond her work with the Westies, Autumn is a sophisticated real estate developer currently spearheading Aztec Alchemy. This project involves the complex renovation of a historic building into a mixed-use creative hub, modeled after the successful adaptive reuse seen in Durango’s Smiley Building. Her expertise in navigating building codes, contractor management, and historic preservation is the driving force behind the successful launch and professionalization of The Durango Collective’s Phase 2 expansion.