Meet Our Team

The Jacob Center team is made up of deeply present, fiercely compassionate, purpose-driven individuals who lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage. They show up fully for the youth and families they serve—not as fixers, but as listeners and partners, honoring each person’s story.

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In 2024, The Jacob Center worked with more than 300 individuals.

The dedicated support of our compassionate community partners and donors has allowed us to reach further than ever before.

Learn more about our impact in the community for Larimer County and Northern Colorado

Our Directors

Emily BrownShe/her

Development Director

Stephanie MagnieShe/her

Operations Director

Alyssa Esposito – She/her

Clinical Director,

TBRI® Practitioner

Erin Zeiner – She/her

Executive Director,

TBRI® Practitioner

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Board of Directors

Doreen Canova

President

Suriya Vijayasarathy

Vice President

Kristine Skelton

Treasurer

Devin Aubry

Secretary

Melinda Phipps

Fundraising/Marketing Liaison

Jesse Liu

Community Liaison

Courtney Henkelman

Community Liaison

Join the team

We’re always looking for passionate individuals to be part of our mission at the Jacob Center.

For inquiries about employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities, please email contact@jacobcenter.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

View Our Open Positions Below:

There are no open positions available at this time. You may email us your resume and cover letter if you would like to be considered for future positions.

why the Jacob center?

We offer holistic, trauma-competent programming
Serving youth and families for over 30 years
Focused on cultivating resilience and felt safety
Experienced leadership team (over 110+ years of experience combined)
Committed to continuous training, learning, and mentorship
We work hand-in-hand with youth, caregivers, professionals, and neighbors – your voice matters

Have questions?

Connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Members of our Amazing team

We’re now 25+ people dedicated to serving youth and family. Our team focuses on empowerment, felt safety, and mutual respect. All while having fun.

nereida

Nereida has a background with a lot of experience and connects with her clients on their level. She listens with empathy, and compassion. She fully engages in her cases and advocates strongly for her clients’ beliefs and culture.  

Larissa

When things get tough… Larissa gets tougher! With her humor, ability to brighten any room, and cool coordination skills, Larissa creates a sense of felt-safety and strength.

Selfie of Zach, with glasses, shaggy hair, and a yellow shirt.

Zach

Zach is never short on enthusiasm, excitement, and flexibility in his work with youth and families. He is a great advocate for youth and works very hard to assure kids are seen and heard. Zach’s passion for this work is refreshing and he creates a safe space for kids, co-workers, and families to be expressive, create connection, and have fun!

Emily

Want to see creativity, reliability, compassion, and endless patience in action? Look no further. Emily listens wholeheartedly to people, provides non-judgmental advice, and never fails to show up and be present for those she serves.