Jaime Gorman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

This memorial scholarship was started in 2022 by Preston and Paulette Carpenter, Jamie's lifelong partner and mother-in-law, in an effort to give back to the many ICU nurses that worked tireless to save Jamie's life.

Jaime was born May 23, 1975, in Denver to Richard and Tammy Gorman. She attended school in Sterling and graduated in 1993 from Sterling High School. She earned degrees in both Psychology and Journalism from Colorado State University. 

Jaime was employed by Educators Outlet for several years where she was able to travel the country while setting up and running trade shows. Most recently, she worked at Reflections for Youth as a youth counselor for at-risk teens in group home settings where her work touched the lives of many in their greatest time of need. 

Jaime enjoyed spending time with Preston Carpenter, her lifelong partner, and their dogs-Lenny, Ellie, and Ivy. She had a true love for music and enjoyed many concerts at Mishawaka, Red Rocks and Telluride. One of her favorite pastimes was to order Asian food and watch movies in the comfort of their Fort Collins home. Jaime also loved to cook, and many enjoyed her amazing green chili. Jamie was also an avid traveler, and enjoyed attending sporting events, cheering on the Colorado Eagles and the Denver Nuggets. 

Jaime was full of life and was a joy to be around to anyone who had the pleasure to know her; she will always be known for her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. A true empath, she could sense others' pain and happiness at a deep level and could pass her positive healing energy to them. Jaime could truly make anyone around her happy and comfortable in any situation.