Denver Board of Human Services

Next date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

The Denver Human Services (DHS) board includes representatives from the community, business sector, and nonprofit and government partners. Board members provide guidance, offer a community lens, and support strategic decision-making on policies and programs that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in our community.

Next Meeting: September 10, 2026

Our next meeting is on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 1:30-2 p.m. The meeting is virtual only, and is open to the public. If you would like to join, please email: Mimi.Scheuermann@denvergov.org

Agenda

Facilitator

Anne-Marie Braga

Purpose

Provide guidance, offer a community lens, and support strategic decision-making on policies and programs that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in our community.

People

Current DHS Board members – Shawna Darling, Don Mares, Jerene Petersen, Connie Rule, Bob Eisenman, Jennifer Gilbert Roberts, Annie Lee

DHS Executive Management Team – Josie Berry, Anne-Marie Braga, Jenn Collins, Tammy Davis, Consuelo Hernandez, Mimi Scheuermann, Kaye Templeton, Clint Woodruff

DHS Staff: Whitney Nettleton

DHS Legislative Advisor & Board Secretary – Vacant

Time  Topic   Outcome
1:30-1:35 p.m. Welcome and Introduction Board members and staff build connection at the start to the meeting
1:35-2 p.m. The IDDEAS Program and New Rules Board members will receive information on the IDDEAS program, changes to the residency rules to add clarity, and contract negotations / challenges. Time for questions included.

Current Board Members

Shawna Darling
(term ends March 31, 2028)
Peer Navigator, Denver Public Health and Environment 

Donald Mares
(term ends March 31, 2027)
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Trust

Jerene Petersen
(term ends March 30, 2030)
Retired, Chief Impact Officer, Mile High United Way

Constance (Connie) Rule
(term ends August 31, 2029)
Chief of Strategic Partnerships for Mercy Housing

Bob Eisenman
(term ends September 30, 2030)

Jennifer Gilbert Roberts
(term ends September 30, 2030)

Annie Lee
(term ends May 8, 2030)

When

  • Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
  • Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Location

This event is open to the public virtually. If you would like to attend, please email: Mimi.Scheuermann@denvergov.org

Virtual