WHO WE ARE

Stephanie provides leadership for our team members, creating connections across projects and partners to ensure people in Northwest Colorado live longer, healthier lives. She brings expertise in cross-sector partnership building, program development and working with diverse community stakeholders. She spearheaded the regional Community Health Needs assessment and provides leadership and oversight for the Yampa Valley Well-Being Consortium. She enjoys spending time with her family, practicing hot yoga, fly-fishing, and being creative in the kitchen.

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.

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.

Michelle connects people with resources to assist in overcoming health barriers and needs for daily living. She explains, “I have always had a passion for helping people and enjoy the challenges that come with daily living, whether it be health and well-being, overcoming a financial crisis or mental health.” Michelle is a Level 2 CNA. In her spare time, you will catch her in the kitchen baking, working on her diamond art or outside camping and fishing.

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. 

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.

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.

Keely supports the communication needs of the organization that over time will ensure people living in the Yampa Valley are valued, healthy and thriving. “Health and wellness has always been a priority for me, and I want to help others find the support they need to thrive in those areas as well,” she says. Keely has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Technical Communication. In her free time, she enjoys being outside trail running, camping, skiing and spending time with her friends and family.

Krystal builds and strengthens coordination between primary care, public health, human services, and community organizations. She has worked throughout the region building relationships for several years. Outside of work, Krystal loves to go camping and spend time with her friends and family.

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.