About Us

Of our full-time staff members, six have been with with us for more than 10 years. The overwhelming success of our programs and services is due to this consistency and commitment. It also speaks to the supportive, nurturing and healthy work environment fostered at the agency.

Our multilingual and multicultural team comes from many nations that include Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, the United States, Columbia and Kenya.

All personnel are encouraged and supported to pursue higher education degrees and professional development. While working at The Center for Trauma & Resilience, eight staff members have achieved master’s degrees, two are currently master’s degree candidates, and one is currently a doctoral candidate. Additionally, eight staff members have become certified yoga instructors, and ten are certified as acudetox (ear acupuncture) specialists.

Annually, the CTR team participates in the Bettering the Lives of Employees and Agency Programs (BLEAP) process. Check out the results from the past few years on how we’ve made improvements for our team. 

Interested in joining our team? Check out our Jobs page for open positions!


Meet our Staff

Leadership Team

Executive Director
Cathy Phelps, MA, LCSW, RYT* 200
Acudetox Specialist* (ADS)

Director of Training
Kathi Fanning, MS, LPC, RYT* 200 (Doctoral candidate)
Acudetox Specialist* (ADS), EMDR trained

Director of the Translation & Interpreting Center
Fatima Garcia, BIA Accredited Representative, RYT* 200, MNM
Acudetox Specialist* (ADS)
Bilingual (Spanish)

Director of Policy and Reentry Services
Dr. Lisa Calderón, MLS, JD, EdD

Therapists & Care Managers

Care Manager
Warsa Beyene, BA

Care Manager
Devin Encinias, BS
Bilingual (Spanish)

Therapist
Charles “Chuck” Hinshaw, MSW

Therapist
Betsaida Kringel, MSW
Bilingual (Spanish)

Care Manager
Sam LaChance, MPH (Candidate)

Therapist
Dr. Jah Rain Latchman, JD. M.Div, CAT, Psy D.

Therapist
Mariah Miller, MSW
Bilingual (French)

Elder Care Manager
Nemayian Muthiora
Bilingual (Kiswahili)
Acudetox Specialist* (ADS)

Therapist
Enid Nieves (MSW Candidate)
Bilingual (Spanish)

CORE Care Navigator
Shayla Richard


Somatic Therapist
Cerise McCaston, MAc., L.Ac.

CORE (Community Oriented Reentry Experience)

Evaluator
Dr. Joanne Belknap, Ph.D.

Director of Policy and Reentry Services
Dr. Lisa Calderón, MLS, JD, EdD

Somatic Therapist
Cerise McCaston, MS Ac

CORE Care Navigator
Shayla Richard

CORE – Community Oriented Reentry Experience program

AVAIL: Legal Solutions (Denver & Aurora Offices)

Legal Assistant
Cinthia Esparza, BS, RYT 200
Bilingual (Spanish)
Acudetox Specialist* (ADS)

Director of Legal Program
Maryan Gomez, JD, BIA Accredited Representative, RYT* 200
Bilingual (Spanish)

Supervising Attorney
Ginger McGuire, JD, Esq.

Administration

Administrative Assistant/Front Office
Alison Kennedy White, BA

 

Front Office (Saturdays)
Emmy Daniel

Translation & Interpreting Center

Director
Fatima Garcia, BIA Accredited Representative, RYT* 200, MNM
Acudetox Specialist* (ADS)
Bilingual (Spanish)

Program Assistant
Heidy Sanchez
Acudetox Specialist* (ADS)
Bilingual (Spanish)

Clinical Consultants

Kent Webb, LCSW