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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’ work.

Current Board Members

Seth Belzley – Chair
(term ends Mar 31, 2023)
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP

Albus Brooks
(term ends Mar 21, 2023; filled partial term vacancy of Ismael Guerrero)
Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, Milender White

Shawna Darling
(term ends Mar 31, 2023)
Peer Navigator, Denver Public Health and Environment

Derek Okubo
(term ends Mar 21, 2023; filled partial term vacancy of Jo-Ann Scharmann)
Executive Director, Human Rights & Community Partnerships, City & County of Denver

Jerene Petersen
(term ends Mar 31, 2025)
Retired, Chief Impact Officer, Mile High United Way

Don Mares
(term ends Mar 31, 2027)
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Trust

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