Boulder, CO (August 21, 2025) – Social Venture Partners Boulder County (SVP) proudly announces the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors, Madeline Tomseth and Barbara Truan.

“We are excited to have Madeline and Barb joining our Board of Directors. They have offered so much to our community in so many ways and continue to find ways for SVP to connect and innovate,” said Joshua Silberstein, CEO, SVP Boulder County. “We are excited to learn and work beside Madeline and Barb as Social Venture Partners continues our work to strengthen our Boulder County community.”

Madeline Tomseth is a Strategic Impact Partner at Niveau Philanthropy and an Executive Coach. Her work centers on removing barriers to opportunity and empowering people and organizations to reach their full potential.

As a fourth-generation family member and former owner of Les Schwab Tire Centers, Madeline brings deep business experience and a passion for values-driven leadership. She also founded a successful food styling business, partnering with brands like KitchenAid and Starbucks for over a decade. After the sale of her family’s business, she launched Niveau Philanthropy, where she now serves as a coach, donor, volunteer, and consultant in the nonprofit and social enterprise space.

An SVP Partner since 2021, Madeline has served on the Investment Selection Committee, co-leads the Board Development Resource Team, and is a member of the Impact Cohort. She is driven by a strong belief in the power of collaboration to create a more equitable Boulder County.

"When I moved to Boulder in 2020, I was searching for genuine community connection and discovered something truly special in Social Venture Partners—a place where passionate people come together to create real change. I'm deeply committed to continuing to serve alongside our incredible Partners and dedicated staff who pour their hearts into SVP's transformative mission. As a board member, I'm energized by the opportunity to help expand our community of change-makers, bringing together even more talented Partners who share our passion for lifting up Boulder County nonprofits and empowering the community members they serve,” said Madeline Tomseth.

Barbara Truan brings decades of experience as an educator, nonprofit leader, corporate trainer, and connector. Her career spans from elementary school teacher and principal in Aspen and Los Angeles, to corporate management and training for organizations like Neodata and GE Capital. She has also led local nonprofits as Head of Jarrow Montessori School and Interim Executive Director at Cultivate in Boulder.

A dedicated SVP Partner since 2015, Barb has contributed extensively to SVP’s mission through her work on many teams and engagements, including the Invested Leaders group, Investment Selection Committee, Leadership Development, Impact Cohort, and co-leading the Board Development Resource Team. She has facilitated numerous board training workshops and assessments for local nonprofits, helping strengthen governance across the sector.

Barb has served on several nonprofit boards and is currently on the board of the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County (ECCBC). A true motivator and big-picture thinker, she’s known for her humor, optimism, and passion for bringing people together.

“Boulder has been very good to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back. I was first introduced to SVP while serving as interim Executive Director at Cultivate, and I was thrilled to rub elbows with such accomplished Partners. It gave me pause to appreciate the stimulation and inspiration I felt in their company. Making a difference has always been part of who I am, and I love being in an environment where that’s the norm. Connecting with and supporting local nonprofit Executive Directors allows me to keep growing while contributing to great ideas that deserve an extra boost to succeed. All in all, I am honored to be a part of the SVP Board,” said Barbara Truan.

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Social Venture Partners Boulder County 

Since 2000, Social Venture Partners Boulder County has helped strengthen local nonprofits by connecting them with skilled volunteers, training, and leadership support. Our members—called Partners—offer their time, expertise, and financial resources to build the capacity of organizations across Boulder County. To date, SVP has provided more than $7 million in pro-bono consulting to over 500 nonprofits and $1.7 million in cash grants. Learn more at svpbouldercounty.org.