Our University of Colorado team includes partners from both the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
University of Colorado


Anschutz Medical Campus | Department of Psychiatry
Behavioral Health & Wellness Program Team (BHWP)
At BHWP, we are a diverse multidisciplinary team who are committed to creating systems that support the health and wellness of the organization, its employees, and the people they serve. Our mission is to improve quality of life by facilitating evidence-based health behavior change for communities, organizations, and individuals. As experts on health behavior change, we believe passionately in the power of community-based research, health systems change, education, and awareness.
Stress, Trauma, Adversity, Research & Treatment Center (START Center)
The START Center focuses on treatment, community engagement and programs, and research that promotes trauma-informed care for people of all ages suffering from the effects of loss, trauma, chronic stress and adversity. Our mission is to inspire and support the prevention and healing of stress and traumatic injuries that impact all domains of life. We are dedicated to implementing evidence-based interventions to support those impacted by stressful and overwhelming events.
Past the Pandemic team
In March 2020, the START clinic recruited faculty of various disciplines to launch the Past the Pandemic program as a part of the Department of Psychiatry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Past the Pandemic program continues to support and connect health care and public health workers in effort to mitigate the impact of overwhelming stress and burnout.
Meet the BHWP Team

Chad Morris
Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Cindy Morris
Clinical Director for the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program

Christine Garver-Apgar
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Kathleen Moreira
Senior Research Professional and Clinical Associate with the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program

Matt Mishkind
Deputy Director for the Johnson Depression Center

Alex Yannacone
Director of Education and Community Programs at the Johnson Depression Center

Teresa Mescher
Research Services Senior Professional at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Ashley Kayser
Research Services Senior Professional at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Robyn Hacker
Assistant Professor at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Angela Valdez
Program Administrator for the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program
Meet the START Center Team

Steven Berkowitz
Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Anschutz Medical Campus

Mandy Doria
Program Director for Past the Pandemic

Leslie Choi
Pediatric and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Laura McGladrey
Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Clark
Development and Implementation Project Coordinator with ECHO Colorado

Colorado Springs | Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience
The mission of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience is to advance human resilience to adversity by designing evidence-based solutions through interdisciplinary research, healing therapies, and community training and empowerment. This is accomplished through the work of our three divisions: Research, Healing, and Community Training & Empowerment (CTE).
The CTE Division is comprised of clinical and organizational psychology professionals. We provide trauma-and-resilience-informed services to organizations and individuals who experience stress and trauma, through proactive education and peer-levels of support. As we increase awareness about stress and trauma experiences and foster pathways to healing, we can create a more resilient population.
Meet the Lyda Hill Institute Team

Charles C. Benight
Executive Director of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience

Nicole Weis
Director of Community Training and Empowerment at the Lyda Hill Institute

Lauren Shaw
GRIT Program Manager with the Lyda Hill Institute

Alyse Munoz
Community Support Specialist at the Lyda Hill Institute

Anschutz Medical Campus | Center for Health, Work & Environment
Health Links® is a program that champions health and safety at work. We offer evidence-based Healthy Workplace Certification and one-on-one advising to help organizations and team members achieve Total Worker Health®— a holistic approach to worker well-being that enhances safety, health, and productivity. Health Links offers a Workplace Mental Health Module which includes an organizational survey, toolkit, customized recommendations, and advising to help improve employee mental health and resiliency.
Based in the Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health, our deep experience as researchers and industry trailblazers informs everything we do for you. Health Links make it our mission to further your vision of a healthier, safer workplace.
Meet the Team

Liliana Tenney
Co-Founder & Director

Lee S. Newman
Co-Founder

David Shapiro
Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships

Sarah Levine
Program Coordinator