Board of Trustees
Watershed School is a nonprofit, independent educational institution stewarded by a Board of Trustees.
Stewards of Innovative Education
The Watershed board is composed of parents, alumni, and community members passionate about innovative education. Together, they work to ensure the school's long-term health, develop policy, and think generatively about the future. The Head of School, who is selected and supported by the Board, holds full responsibility for the daily operations of the school.
2026-2027 Board of Trustees
Jason Berv (Founder and Emeritus Board Member)
Jason is the founder and former Head of Watershed School. He now leads his own coaching and consulting practice, insightLAB, with a focus on helping people find greater success and happiness. Both independently and in association with a number of outstanding partners, Jason also consults with businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations, most often related to strategic change, innovation, and leadership development.
Tracy Halgren (Ex Officio)
Tracy is the Interim Head of School at Watershed for the 26-27 and 27-28 school year. Formerly the Director of Operations at Watershed School, Tracy brings a knack for helping organizations run smoothly and effectively. With an M.S. in Engineering Psychology and Human-Computer Interaction and a certificate in Organizational Leadership & Change Management, she combines technical expertise with a love for creative problem-solving. A longtime member of the Watershed community, Tracy has two sons who are proud alumni of the school. Before joining the staff, she served on the Board of Trustees for seven years, including five as Board Chair, and played a key role in securing the school’s new campus. When not at school, you’ll likely find Tracy skate skiing, running, and walking with her two dogs and husband! Dedicated to Watershed’s future, Tracy loves being part of a community that inspires curiosity and growth every day.
Lisa Swift (Board chair)
Lisa is another proud parent of current a Watershed high school student (Bella '25). She was excited to learn about the school soon after her move to the Boulder area, and strongly believes in Watershed's values and approach to education. Lisa has lived in Colorado since graduating from the University of Georgia in 1997. She holds a degree in Marketing and enjoys participating in most any kind of continuing education, but especially that which is focused on personal and spiritual growth. She has worked with numerous nonprofits including the Montessori School of Evergreen where she taught in their pre-K program prior to serving on their board as both a trustee and board chair. Lisa started her interior design firm, Tandem Design Group, three years ago, and loves designing spaces that are both functional and beautiful. Lisa has mountain biked since her arrival in Colorado and currently helps coach the Monarch High School Mountain bike team. She also enjoys any time she gets to spend with her kids and family, listening to podcasts, running, cooking and hiking with her dogs.
Paul Forward (Treasurer)
Paul Forward is the father of a current Watershed high school student and two college students, both of whom graduated from the Park School of Baltimore, a leading K-12 progressive school. Paul holds degrees in electrical engineering, physics, geology, and business. He spent 17 years as a sell-side research analyst for Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. and Legg Mason, Inc., and was twice named by the Wall Street Journal as the top U.S. analyst covering the metals and mining sector. He and his wife Rachel moved to Boulder in 2018 so that their youngest son James (’24) could attend Watershed.
Jon sisenwein (vice chair)
Jon has two high school students at Watershed, and has been involved with the Watershed Parents Association (WPA) since joining the Watershed community in 2017. He was WPA Co-Chair for four years prior to joining the Board of Trustees. Originally from New York, Jon had a long tenure in Advertising as Copywriter and Creative Director at some of the most well-known ad agencies in the world – leading creative teams on fortune 500 brands. Jon has also participated in the startup world as a Founder, before ultimately discovering his passion for residential real estate, and is now an active Realtor® at COMPASS Boulder. In his spare time, Jon takes on renovation projects that usually prove to be more involved than originally planned - most recently displacing his family from their home for eight months. He tells his wife, Sara and the kids, “it’s going to be great!” Their family dog, Zoey, remains unfazed.
jade polizzi (secretary)
Jade is the parent of a current Watershed student (Josie, Class of '27) and a recent graduate (Zora, Class of '24). She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado. As a licensed architect and a teaching professor in the University of Colorado's Program in Environmental Design, Jade teaches a diverse range of courses, from the large lecture class "The History of the Built Environment" to intimate capstone architecture studios. Her teaching and research emphasize service learning and community engagement. Originally from the swamps of New Orleans, Jade enjoys drawing, practicing yoga, participating in outdoor activities, and savoring coffee in her free time.
