About Us
The Office of Children's Affairs was established in 1995 to ensure Denver’s children and youth have their basic needs met, are ready for kindergarten and are prepared for academic and professional success.

Our Role
The Office of Children’s Affairs convenes policy makers, advocates and community partners to leverage resources that work to improve outcomes for all Denver children and youth.

Our Vision: To deliver a city where all children, youth and their families have the opportunity to succeed.

Our Mission and Values

• We put children first and support the whole child
• We are inclusive and represent all children and their families in Denver 
• We listen and learn from the communities we serve
• We don't make assumptions about who we serve
• While all children have similar needs, we help fill gaps so each child has what he really needs

Antonio Parés
Education Policy Director
720-913-0892 | email me

Avilene Rodriguez
School Readiness Director
720-913-0913 | email me

Alicia Boyd
Director of Community Partnerships
720-913-0910 | email me

Susan M. Gallo, Ph.D.
Director of Health Initiatives
720-913-0907 | email me

Joey Pace
Youth Success Director
720-913-0918 | email me

Lisa Piscopo, Ph.D.
Director of Research and Analysis
720-913-0903 | email me

Maxine Quintana
Director of OST Initiatives
720-913-0905 | email me

Mikhail Vafeades
Executive Assistant
720-913-0904 | email me

	Al Martinez, Ph.D. Head Start Executive Director Al.Martinez@denvergov.org
	Adella Arredondo Head Start Family Services Director 720-913-0882 Adella.Arredondo@denvergov.org
	Chris Auer Head Start Disabilities Director 720-913-0894 Christopher.Auer@denvergov.org
	Liane Martinez Head Start School Readiness Director 720-913-0884 Liane.Martinez@denvergov.org
	Ashanté Butcher Head Start Health Services Director 720-913-0895 Ashante.Butcher@denvergov.org
	Caridad Nevarez Head Start Administrative Assistant III