Denver Board of Human Services
The board includes representatives from the community, business sector, and nonprofit and government partners. Together, they provide a broad range of perspectives about Denver Human Services' (DHS) work.
Next Meeting: October 28
Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. at the Richard T. Castro Human Services Center, Conference Room 4097. The meeting will be also be available virtually. If you would like to join virtually, please email William.Fenton@denvergov.org.
Meeting Agenda
The meeting purpose is for Denver Human Services (DHS) board members to provide guidance, offer a community lens, and support strategic decision-making on policies and programs that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in our community. Take a look at the full agenda by interacting with the box below:
Agenda
People
Current DHS Board members – Shawna Darling, Don Mares, Jerene Petersen, Connie Rule, Bob Eisenman and Jennifer Gilbert Roberts.
DHS Executive Management Team – Josie Berry, Anne-Marie Braga, Tammy Davis, Consuelo Hernandez, Mimi Scheuermann, Katie Smith, Kaye Templeton and Clint Woodruff.
DHS Legislative Advisor – Will Fenton
Agenda
| Time |
Agenda Item |
Presenter/Facilitator |
|
2-2:10 p.m.
|
Welcome and Introductions
Outcome: Board members and staff have an opportunity to have a snack and say hello before diving into the agenda.
|
Anne-Marie Braga |
| 2:10-2:20 p.m. |
Review Team Agreements
Outcome: Participants will agree on today’s meeting team agreements/norms. |
Anne-Marie Braga |
| 2:20 - 2:50 p.m. |
Board Infrastructure Discussion
Outcome: Participants will discuss bylaws, meeting logistics and other administrative topics, and then make decisions and identify next steps. |
Will Fenton |
| 2:50-3:20 p.m. |
Budget & Finance Update
Outcome: Board members will learn about the ongoing citywide budget process, the DHS cost-savings plan and department finances. |
Clint Woodruff |
| 3:20-3:40 p.m. |
Federal Activity
Outcome: Board members will learn about impacts of federal actions on DHS clients and provide their advice and guidance on current direction. |
Anne-Marie Braga + All |
| 3:40 - 3:55 p.m. |
Accomplishments!!
Outcome: Board members will learn about some of the great work being done by DHS staff. |
All |
| 3:55 - 4 p.m. |
Next Steps and Wrap Up
Outcome: Participants will identify any next steps and say ‘till next time. |
Anne-Marie Braga |
Current Board Members
Shawna Darling
(term ends March 31, 2028)
Peer Navigator, Denver Public Health and Environment
Donald Mares
(term ends March 31, 2027)
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Trust
Jerene Petersen
(term ends March 30, 2030)
Retired, Chief Impact Officer, Mile High United Way
Constance (Connie) Rule
(term ends August 31, 2029)
Chief of Strategic Partnerships for Mercy Housing
Bob Eisenman
(term ends September 30, 2030)
Jennifer Gilbert Roberts
(term ends September 30, 2030)
When
-
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 02:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
Location
You can attend the meeting in-person, or virtually on Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in attending, email William.Fenton@denvergov.org.
Richard T. Castro Human Services Center, 1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, 80204, View Map
39.7352669,-105.0242368
1200 Federal Blvd. ,
Denver 80204
Richard T. Castro Human Services Center
1200 Federal Blvd. ,
Denver 80204
Denver Board of Human Services