Our Staff and Board of Directors:
The People Committed to
Mental Health & Healing
Meet the dedicated team of professionals and peer leaders who bring compassion, expertise, and lived experience to empower individuals to grow on their journey toward recovery and belonging.
Our Staff
Annie Wharton, LCSW, LAC
Executive Director
Lisa Andersson
Director of Development and Communications
Dalia Rubenstein, LCSW
Program Director
Lilly Barr
Community Coordinator/Program Intern
Peter Hochman
Community Coordinator/Program Intern
Mike Kosiak, MPH
Community Coordinator/Program Intern
Angela Lancaster
Property Manager (Stepping Stone Cottage)
Sarah Scott
Alumni Coordinator
Jeff Wade
Facilities Manager
Our Board of Directors
Drew Bonder, MSIO, President
CEO, Focused Energy
Cynthia Grant, PhD, LCSW, Vice President
Head of Clinical, Grow Therapy
Laura Rossmassler, Secretary
Faculty, University of Colorado, Anschutz, School of Medicine
Aaron Connell, Treasurer
Principal, Lead Financial Advisor, One Brick Planning & Consulting LLC
Sima Ali
Principal Attorney, Ali Law Group
Ben Brown, MBA
Global Mental Health Coaching Program Manager, Lyra Health
Lindsey Harcus, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, APIT (PSYPACT)
Psychologist, Private Practice
Dominique LaCroix, M.S.
Executive Director, Voluntad
Jennifer Platt, CPFS
Colorado Peer and Family Specialist, Consultant
Susan Wagner
Retired
Join Our Board
Do you believe in the power of community, hope, and personal growth? Karis seeks compassionate, committed leaders to join our Board of Directors. If you’re interested, please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to annie@kariscommunity.org.
