Debra Larkin serves as Executive Director of PEARL Promise. She joined the organization's Board of Directors in 2023, served as Executive Director of Operations and Impact from November 2024 through December 2025, and was appointed Executive Director in January 2026.

With more than 28 years of executive leadership experience in marketing, business strategy, operations, and organizational development, Debra has led global teams, built strategic partnerships, and helped organizations grow through thoughtful leadership and innovation. She also serves as Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations for a local commercial construction company.

As a former single parent, Debra combines her years of business expertise, faith, and lived experience to lead PEARL Promise's mission of equipping single-parent families with the resources, relationships, and hope they need to build stronger futures. debra@pearlpromise.org

Nicole Hirai serves as Development Director at Pearl Promise. A founding member of the organization, Nicole played a key role in shaping Pearl Promise’s early vision and mission, and her passion for serving single-parent families has remained constant ever since.

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Nicole brings experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, donor and church partnerships, and ministry. She is deeply committed to building meaningful relationships that strengthen Pearl Promise’s impact and sustainability.

Nicole is honored to return to Pearl in this season, helping ensure families continue to receive the support, stability, and encouragement they need to thrive.

nicole@pearlpromise.org

As Client Engagement Manager, Kay combines heartfelt compassion with an “all business” approach for single moms in the FOCUS PEARLS program. With over 30 years of experience in “work worth doing” at Intrado Public Safety and Longmont United Hospital, Kay is dedicated to helping our clients realize their full potential, step-by-step, in a positive, caring environment. 

Her passion is to help clients develop practical life- and job-skills that lead to a bright future for program participants and their families in current situations and for generations to come!  kay@pearlpromise.org

Bio Coming soon.  To contact Kelly email, transportation@pearlpromise.org

With 8+ years in office management and nonprofit operations, LaRae ensures smooth day-to-day systems and supports Pearl Promise through her expertise in administration, reporting, and community engagement. She previously served as Office Manager at Faith Community Lutheran Church in Longmont, where she oversaw donor records, managed events, coordinated community assistance programs, and led the Kids Hope mentoring program for more than a decade. LaRae holds a B.S. in MIS/Accounting and a Paralegal Certificate. Her professionalism, compassion, and heart for service make her a valued part of the Pearl Promise team. accounting@pearlpromise.org

Melissa Frick serves as Pearl Promise’s Mentor Program Coordinator, where she is passionate about building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that foster growth, connection, and confidence in youth. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Melissa is dedicated to empowering children and teens with the tools to advocate for themselves and build healthy, fulfilling futures. Formerly Pearl Promise’s Executive Director, she is excited to return in this new role and combine her professional counseling background with the real-world experience of parenting two teenagers to help grow and strengthen the mentoring program.  bea@pearlpromise.org