Our commmunity integration coordinators
Elizabeth Collins - Community Integration and Resource Manager
Elizabeth brings a passion for educating her clients on how to succeed living independently. Elizabeth's background is dementia education, teaching caregivers what it might be like to have dementia and thus giving better care to their loved ones. Elizabeth has been a resident of Colorado for 20 years and is the proud mom of two Great Danes.
Jenna Swenson - Community Programs Coordinator and Supported Employment Division Supervisor
Jenna brings 5 years of experience through personal, volunteer, and job opportunities to her role. She excels in ensuring that each individual's voice is heard and that every relationship is personal. Jenna tailors her support to best fit the individual's needs in order to help them reach their personal goals for success . She is deeply passionate about assisting others and consistently prioritizes the client's needs above all else.
Josephine Bouthillier - Community Integration Coordinator
South Denver Metro Area
Jo is driven by the foundational belief that everyone has a right to the purpose and dignity that employment offers. With a background in human development, Josephine is no stranger to the diverse and complex needs of individuals from various backgrounds and circumstances. Because of this, she is a fierce advocate. She leads with compassion, emphasizing autonomy and ensuring that unique goals and passions drive the vocational journey.
Cara Oberheide - Community Integration Coordinator
North Denver Area
Cara has worked primarily in the field of aging with a focus on dementia care and Alzheimer's. Cara brings passion, empathy, and a drive to help others to any role she is in. She cares deeply about treating her clients with dignity and respect while they navigate the challenges of everyday life, that many people take for granted. Cara believes that there needs to be more attention to making our world more accessible for everyone and she plans to advocate for that in her work with CHT.
Alexandria Quintana- Community Integration Coordinator
Program Manager - Pueblo and Canon City Division
Alexandria has always believed in the saying “there’s more to life than what meets the eye”. She believes in breaking barriers and challenging an individuals’ limitations. That’s why she made the decision to become a job coach. As a native of Pueblo, Colorado, she has always had a passion for giving back the knowledge that she has acquired throughout her own personal experiences. She has faced many challenges while navigating the workforce, especially after graduation. It was super hard for her to find an entry-level position with minimal work experience and a college degree. She has made it her new goal to help impact the community in a positive way, by building the supportive employment program for CHT in its branch to Southern Colorado. As a coach, she guides clients by boosting their confidence, and helping them develop resume building/interview skills. Career Exploration is one of Alexandria’s favorite session activities because it allows the client to deep dive into their employment ideas and future aspirations.
Wysteria Meraz- Community Integration Coordinator
Canon City Division
Wysteria has worked in the behavioral health field for years. She has experience with a vast spectrum of disabilities. Along with her caring, patient personality, and her creative problem solving skills, CHT clients are made to feel like family. As a Job Coach and Mentorship Specialist with CHT, she goes above and beyond to help her clientele in Canon City find a fulfilling career that suits their abilities.
