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

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