University of Colorado

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

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Anschutz Medical Campus | Department of Psychiatry

Behavioral Health & Wellness Program Team (BHWP)

BHWP LogoAt 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.

Meet the BHWP Team

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

Past the Pandemic LogoIn 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 START Team

Meet the BHWP Team

Chad Morris

Chad Morris

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

Cindy Morris

Cindy Morris

Clinical Director for the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program

Christine Garver-Apgar

Christine Garver-Apgar

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Kathleen Moreira

Kathleen Moreira

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

Matt Mishkind

Matt Mishkind

Deputy Director for the Johnson Depression Center

Alex Yannacone

Alex Yannacone

Director of Education and Community Programs at the Johnson Depression Center

Teresa Mescher

Teresa Mescher

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

Ashley Kayser

Ashley Kayser

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

Robyn Cropped

Robyn Hacker

Assistant Professor at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Angela Valdez

Angela Valdez

Program Administrator for the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program

Meet the START Center Team

Steve Berkowitz

Steven Berkowitz

Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Anschutz Medical Campus

Mandy Doria

Mandy Doria

Program Director for Past the Pandemic

Leslie Choi

Leslie Choi

Pediatric and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Laura McGladrey

Laura McGladrey

Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Clark

Ashley Clark

Development and Implementation Project Coordinator with ECHO Colorado

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Colorado Springs | Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience

Lyda Hill Institute Logo in BlackThe 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

Charles C. Benight

Executive Director of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience

Nicole Weis

Nicole Weis

Director of Community Training and Empowerment at the Lyda Hill Institute

Lauren Shaw

Lauren Shaw

GRIT Program Manager with the Lyda Hill Institute

Alyse Munoz

Alyse Munoz

Community Support Specialist at the Lyda Hill Institute

Meet the Team