Staff
Jane Barnes
Executive Director
Jane has more than 20 years of experience in the health care field, first as developer and implementer of community-based programs and then in government affairs. Jane has been recognized for her innovative and collaborative program and project development. Throughout her career, Jane has facilitated and trained numerous community groups, leading to unique programs designed to meet community needs. One such program is the 10 year old + Centura Health Links program linking at risk Coloradans with public and private benefits for which they may be eligible and enables this population to live healthier, more productive lives.
Laura Boggs
Director of Programs
Laura Boggs, has twenty-five years of experience leading change and community improvement. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan with corporate experience including IBM, Xerox and Lexmark. She has experience interacting with executive level leadership developing solutions to complex problems. She is an entrepreneur having run her own successful consulting organization helping build organizational leadership capacity. She has started and guided nonprofit organizations which work to improve life circumstances for those at risk and marginalized in society.
Board of Directors
Dr. Michael Straight, President
Internal Medicine and Emergency Room Physician
Foothills Family Medicine
Heather Piernik, Board Member
Director, Utilization Management & Care Coordination
Physician Health Partners
Laura Wachter, Board Member
Deputy Director, Department of Safety
City and County of Denver
Aaron Sanburg, Secretary/ Treasurer
Regional Banking Branch Manager
Wells Fargo
Michelle Lapierre, Board Member
Executive Consultant/ Sales and Marketing Strategist
Capstone CX
Jane Barnes, Ex-Officio
Executive Director
Benefits in Action