John has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. He is the former executive director of the Colorado Arts Consortium and Creating Caring Communities (an anti-bullying program). He has worked as senior management at the Colorado Nonprofit Association and the Denver Community Kollel. As a consultant and trainer, John has delivered countless hours of technical assistance and professional development to nonprofits statewide.
Greer is an experienced marketing and communications liaison and a DEI educator and trainer. She is the Senior Account and Marketing Manager at Diverse Talent, an executive search and placement firm. Greer has extensive professional experience in leveraging her clients' skill sets to cultivate an inclusive and diverse work environment for all.
Liona has worked with non-profits for over 15 years and brings experience in leadership, outreach, business development, and partnerships. She specializes in working with and advocating for at-risk populations. Liona enjoys developing programs/solutions for communities to thrive and feel heard. Her educational background is focused on Psychology & Communications.
In her current role, she oversees the external relationships, product oversight, and strategic alignment across the organization. In her free-time, Liona enjoys spending time with her family, sharing a laugh, and cooking.
Krista is an experienced learning and development professional working for Atkins Realis, an international engineering firm. In her role, she leads the DEI strategy, runs leadership and career development programs, and helps develop talent at all levels of the organization, from early careers to senior leaders. Krista is passionate about helping others. Having lived and worked in both Canada and the US, Krista builds inclusive talent development strategies to help organizations grow. Her interest lies in education, leadership development and employee engagement. In her spare time, she can be found running trails in the mountains.
Karlene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has spent her career dedicated to helping others through her work in non-profit healthcare. Currently she serves as Clinical Manager of Palliative Services at TRU Community Care. There she leads a passionate team of professionals to provide palliative care and therapeutic support to individuals living with serious illnesses. Karlene earned her bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Colorado, her Master of Social Work from Boston College, and is currently finishing her Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University.
Mary Jo Honiotes, M.A. currently owns CHT, Changing Lives, Helping People, Teaching Independence, a Medicaid agency that provides transition services, employment opportunities and the promotion of personal agency in the Denver Metro area. She is a mindfulness educator and program director, bringing this expertise to the various boards she has served on. Human services personnel are deeply caring individuals and she is excited to contribute to Human Services Network of Colorado.
Roy Hutchison has been a Certified Financial Planner, including tax preparation (Enrolled Agent), a series 7 stockbroker, a licensed life and health insurance broker, a real estate broker and property manager, and has been a small business owner/manager with several employees. In semi-retirement, he helps individuals and employers navigate the intricacies of health insurance and Medicare.
Kenny is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in Telecom and Customer Service supporting global operations. He currently works as Vice President of Customer Success at Autowash Companies. Kenny writes, "With a passion for making a positive impact, I am thrilled to be on the board of the Human Services Network of Colorado and to have the ability to contribute to the organization's mission of providing crucial resources to support Colorado's vulnerable populations."
Leiska is a privacy professional, having worked in compliance with international privacy laws for a software company for 4 years. She is passionate about learning how to best support the underserved communities of Colorado. Leiska earned her bachelor’s of science in economics from Santa Clara University and her master’s of arts in social policy for development from the International Institute of Social Studies.
I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the Human Services Network . Being a member of the Board requires dedication and a passion for helping underserved people improve their lives through access to critical resources. I currently work at Goal Alternative High School District 49 as an Academic Coach.
I graduated from The University of Denver, Undergrad Leadership Organization Studies with a Master of Science in Business Management, and the Red Rock Community College, Nonprofit Management Pathways Program