WHO WE ARE

Brittney works with the team and board to set the vision for the organization so that we can turn the vision into reality, ensuring community and client needs are met. She also strengthens collaboration with partners in the community working to improve the health and well-being across our 5 counties.

“I am thrilled to return to the safety net space and excited to support our team and communities in addressing thorny challenges with curiosity, fun,  and design thinking.

Brittney’s diverse background spans both clinical and operations, leadership, human centered design, issue advocacy, and grassroots organizing. She is guided by a strong sense of social justice, loves to raft rivers with her husband and three kids, read good books, and eat chocolate.

Shelly supports the internal operations of the organization and helps create and oversee the budget and expenses. She also works with leadership to support staff development and agency culture. “Living in Steamboat for over 20 years and raising my family here, our community is very important to us,” she says. “I now get the opportunity to help give back to the community we love!” Shelly has over 15 years’ experience in business management and customer relations. She enjoys hiking with her family, snowboarding, camping and traveling.” 

John supports The Health Partnership’s Care Coordination and Health Coverage Guide efforts in Northwest Colorado. He has held various positions with Rocky Mountain Health Plans, from working on Colorado’s high-risk pools to supporting the sales director, account managers and executives in large and small group sales. John is a graduate of Fort Lewis College with a BA in literature and Southwest studies. In his spare time, he enjoys bread-baking and reading.

Maryanna works with our care team to offer an outstanding experience for clients as they go through care coordination services and are connected with local and statewide resources. “I grew up in Moffat County, using our community resources, and am now committed to helping others utilize these resources to better their lives,” she says. Maryanna brings a decade of care coordination experience. In her spare time, you will find her taking her old dog Lucy for car rides on dirt roads, watching cooking shows and experimenting in the kitchen with her family.

Erik provides support, coordination, and direction to The Recovery Support Coordinators and Peer Recovery Specialists in Routt and Moffat Counties. Erik is also working to help strengthen the recovery communities in both Routt and Moffat counties through various activities and programs. “Those who help others, often help themselves” is a motto he lives by and helping others is a deep passion of his. Erik moved to Craig, Co from the Chicago area when I was 14 in 2000 and have been here ever since. He have a personal love for the communities he serves and this drives him to better help them heal from substance abuse, while also working against the stigma that often accompanies active addiction. Erik has worked in health care, addiction treatment, and mental health for the last 9 years and has firsthand knowledge of the various stages people go through in recovery. Erik also has a personal background with mental health, trauma, and PTSD having lived through them. While not in the office or helping others, you can find me spending time with my girlfriend and our two dogs, JuJu and Murphy, playing various online games, snowboarding, hunting, hiking, traveling, Olympic lifting, and doing CrossFit at the local gyms.

Kimberly educates clients in Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt county on available health insurance options and guides them through the enrollment process with ease. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings as a Registered Dietitian and understands the frustration that comes with insurance. Kim is passionate about connecting clients with health insurance as well as essential overall health and treatment of disease needs. Outside of the office she enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, camping and spending as much time as she can with friends and family. 

Meghan supports the Health Equity Coordinator, the Regional Health Connector and the Health Educator who are working to improve collaborative efforts and connect partners and people with health and well-being resources throughout the region. She is incredibly passionate about health equity and social justice and joined The Health Partnership team to have an opportunity to create positive change in our community. Meghan has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and is currently studying for her Master’s in Social Work. In her free time, she loves cooking while listening to podcasts, going camping, playing board games with friends and spending time in or around all forms of water! 

Chris works with clients in Northwest Colorado through peer support and assists them in finding resources and a new way of life. He says “The Health Partnership represents the community driven caring that I strive to be a part of. I want to do my part to help heal and build our communities.” He has lived experience in recovery and as a social services client. He is currently working on relevant certifications and continuing education. He feels grateful for his new life and opportunities. When he is out of the office he spends his time camping, biking, hiking, skiing, and enjoying the offerings of our outdoor playground. He also appreciate the arts, theater, music, dining, and any chance he can to expand his knowledge of the world we inhabit.

Cecilia works to ensure people living in Northwest Colorado live longer and healthier lives by helping them access better living spaces. For the past few years, she has worked as an interpreter alongside health service organizations and realized the need to help Spanish speaking people who want to have a better quality of life. In her spare time, she loves taking long walks with her family and their dog, Cabo. When she has extra time, she promotes Mexican artists.

Marissa works with members to develop their care plans, provide education and connect them to resources. She credits her previous work with Department of Human Services for preparing her to help people from all walks of life be self-sufficient, elevate their social standings, and lead them to live better and healthier lives. Marissa graduated from St. Paul College in Manila, Philippines, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration. In her spare time, she loves gardening and home decorating.

Ryan works with clients in Moffat County to help them find resources to meet their needs and goals for a healthier lifestyle. He moved to Craig in 2006 and has volunteered with different organizations. Ryan deeply cares about the community. He enjoys watching football in his spare time, from high school to NFL.