About
North Star was founded in 2023 by Nancy Lewis, Monica Chambers, and Mary McGhee — three nationally recognized leaders who left established state and nonprofit roles to build a new organization focused on underserved populations and unmet needs in crime victim services.
Executive Director
Former Executive Director of COVA (1994–2023). Nationally recognized expert in crime victim services, mass tragedy response, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice. Led response to Columbine, the Aurora Theater Shooting, 9/11, the Boulder King Soopers shooting, and more.
Senior Staff
Retired from the Colorado Department of Corrections after 30 years. Established the VOD Program, the Apology/Accountability Letter Bank, and the Restorative Justice Education Program for CDOC. Former Chair of the National Association for Victim Assistance in Corrections.
Senior Staff
Former senior policy roles at the Colorado State Criminal Justice Planning Agency and CDHS. Experienced VOD facilitator, trained mediator, mass tragedy responder, and four-term Chair of the COVA Board.
Our principles
Three words that anchor every conversation, every preparation meeting, and every facilitated dialogue we hold.
