Technology partnership, held to a higher standard.
SmallSpark is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit technology organization founded in 2024. We provide strategic technology leadership and managed IT services to organizations of every size and sector.
Our mission is to close the technology gap for the organizations and communities too often left behind by it — strengthening nonprofits and underserved small businesses, empowering Seniors and families, and building workforce pathways for the next generation of IT professionals.
SmallSpark began with a simple observation: organizations depend on technology more than ever, but too many are still expected to make important decisions without a trusted technology partner who truly understands how they work.
Technology decisions are rarely only about technology. They affect people, budgets, security, daily operations, future plans, and an organization's ability to do its work well. Yet many organizations are left coordinating separate vendors, managing unfamiliar systems, and trying to figure out how everything should fit together on their own.
We created SmallSpark to offer something more thoughtful. We do more than fix problems or manage individual systems. We take the time to understand each organization, the people behind it, and what they are trying to accomplish. Then we help bring strategy, security, infrastructure, and everyday technology under one clear direction.
Because SmallSpark operates as a nonprofit, our work is connected to a broader purpose. We partner with organizations of every size and sector while using our growth to expand access to trusted technology support and strengthen the communities we serve.
Technology is our expertise. People are the reason behind the work.
Four commitments that shape our work.
People-First Approach
We begin by understanding the people, goals, operations, and real-world needs behind the technology. Every recommendation follows from that understanding.
Excellence by Default
Quality, reliability, security, documentation, and thoughtful execution are expected in every engagement — never optional and never an upsell.
A Partner, Not a Vendor
Long-term accountability, familiarity with your organization, and guidance that considers the full picture rather than isolated tickets or products.
Standards Worth Trusting
Clear, repeatable, security-conscious practices informed by recognized standards and applicable requirements — including environments affected by HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and similar frameworks.
"The standard technology function you'd build if you could hire the whole team."
That's the bar we hold ourselves to — with every organization, in every engagement, for as long as we're privileged to partner.
The leaders behind SmallSpark.
Kyran Guess
Board President & Executive Director
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Kyran brings a wide-ranging approach to leadership, with experience guiding teams, strengthening operations, developing partnerships, and setting both organizational and technology strategy. He combines a long-term view with the practical understanding needed to turn ideas into systems, relationships, and work that lasts. With experience across government, legal, education, and mission-focused environments, he understands how to align people, technology, and resources around a shared purpose. At SmallSpark, he leads with both strategic perspective and hands-on understanding, ensuring the organization remains innovative, accountable, and grounded in service. He believes every organization deserves the best from its technology—and a technology partner it can trust.
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Rhea Andre
Board Vice-President & Director of Operations
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Rhea brings a thoughtful and versatile approach to leadership, shaped by experience across healthcare, technology, and corporate environments. She has a strong ability to see how people, priorities, and systems connect, bringing clarity and practical direction to complex work. Her perspective spans operations, organizational planning, resource management, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supported by the judgment to adapt as needs evolve. At SmallSpark, she helps turn strategy into meaningful action while strengthening the organization's ability to operate effectively and grow responsibly. Her steady leadership ensures that progress remains intentional, sustainable, and closely connected to the mission.
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Meilani Atkinson
Board Vice-President & Administrative Director
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Meilani brings an adaptable, people-centered approach to leadership, informed by experience across healthcare, education, administration, and team development. She is skilled at understanding what people and organizations need, creating clarity in complex situations, and bringing structure to work without losing sight of the individuals behind it. Her strengths extend across communication, coordination, problem-solving, organizational development, and process improvement, allowing her to contribute wherever thoughtful leadership and sound judgment are needed. At SmallSpark, she helps build the strong internal foundation that supports its people, partnerships, and future. Her presence brings care, consistency, and a broad perspective to the organization's growth.
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