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.
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 Brown – She/her
Development Director

Stephanie Magnie – She/her
Operations Director

Alyssa Esposito – She/her
Clinical Director,
TBRI® Practitioner

Erin Zeiner – She/her
Executive Director,
TBRI® Practitioner
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.

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!