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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Bonnie J. Messer

Ph.D. was a counseling psychologist in private practice in the Denver area. Previous service includes her work as a professional counseling staff member at the University of Denver, as well as being the Chief of Mental Health at the University. Bonnie has partnered with her husband, Donald, in many programs around the world, as they have addressed the global HIV and AIDS epidemic.
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Jonathan Hawkins

completed an internship at the CARE Center in Namakal, India, in the summer of 2010, and traveled with the Center to Kenya on a humanitarian mission in 2012. Passionate about social justice, health equity, and global mental health, Jonathan worked in a safety net hospital in Denver for 12 years in the acute psychiatric unit as the trauma informed care coordinator and a member of the clinical staff. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys outdoor activities (hiking, biking, paddle boarding) and cheering on Colorado sports teams with his wife and dog.
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Sue Hamm

Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Denver, had a private practice specializing in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Educated at Catholic schools and the University of Wisconsin, she lives near Black Hawk, CO, and feels a "deep sense of responsibility to make the world a better place for all."
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William Bradford,

M.A., MBA, is a retired publisher from Denver, Colorado. He was President and CEO of the Bradford Publishing Company for 35 years. Brad is active in the Denver-Boulder LGBTQ+ community and has been a longtime supporter of organizations that provide support to those living with or affected by HIV. He is also a supporter of the Denver arts community.
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Elain Blinn

M.S.W., is a licensed clinical social worker and a psychotherapist in private practice. Elaine's commitment to fighting HIV and AIDS has led to volunteer service in India, Thailand, Kenya, and Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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Bruce Berger

Board Treasurer is a Denver health care economist. He served 25 years as Deputy Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services. He & his wife, Ruth Ann Russell, have been generous supporters of the Center & leaders of Park Hill UMC.
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Lynn Miller Jackson

M.Div., Lynn is the Assistant to the Bishop and Director of Connectional Ministries with the Mountain Sky Conference. In her spare time, she enjoys fly fishing and travel.

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

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Ashirafu Tuyishime

A graduate of Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda, Tuyishime is a Nursing and Biology student at Abilene Christian University focused on public health and supporting vulnerable children
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Shirley Whipple Struchen

Shirley is an honorary life member of the World Association for Christian Communication for service to the cause of ecumenical and interfaith communication. She served as Executive Director of the Religion Communicators Council from 2001 to 2021.
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Mintu Kumar Rai

From Kolkata, India, Mintu received his education and boarding at the Snehakunja Children's Home, and with the support of the Center and others, quickly became a top student. Mintu is currently studying at Dordt University in Iowa.
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Dr. Pauline Muchina

From Kenya, Dr. Muchina is based in Washington, D.C., and is on the staff of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society. She founded the African Women & Youth Initiative and the Future African Leaders Project.
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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Moore

Dr. Moore is Professor Emerita of Theology and Education and Dean Emerita of the School of Theology, Boston University.
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Jim Mitulski, MDiv, DD

Major Gifts Officer of the Center for LGBTQ & Gender Studies (Pacific School of Religion), Mitulski's international travel related to HIV includes time in Australia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
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Rev. Dr. M. Kent Millard

A retired senior pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Millard has also served as the President of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio
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Senator Tom Daschle

Honorary Chairperson and former United States Senator from the state of South Dakota from 1987 to 2005. During his final ten years of tenure, he led the Senate Democratic Caucus as Senate Minority Leader and Majority Leader.

STAFF

Justin Levy

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Executive Director

Jann Folsom

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Administrative Associate

Pam Merrill

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Financial Administrator

Chris Werner

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Records Administrator

Bobbie Jo Morrell

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Communications

Ryan Wieland

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Development Associate

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