Meet the Team

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Director of Programs

English, Tigrinya, Arabic, Amharic

Director of Development

Director of Community Engagement
English, Spanish, Japanese, Swahili

Director of HR & Finance

Community Navigation Manager
English, Swahili, Afaan Oromo, Somali, and Amharic

Office Manager
English, Burmese, Karenni

Communications Coordinator

Community Navigator
English, Dari, Pashto, Urdu

Community Navigator
Swahili, English, Kikuyu

Food Systems Manager

Food Systems Coordinator

English, Spanish

Food Systems Assistant
English, Pular, French, Wolof, Arabic, Hassaniya

Volunteer Manager

English, Spanish

English Language Instructor

English Language Instructor
English, Burmese

Facilities Manager

English, Karen

Babysitter
English, Dari

Director of Safety, Security, and Facilities

Security Officer

Facilities Associate

Co-Founder and Clinical Program Director

Practice Manager

Dental Director, DDS
English, Hindi, Sindhi, Marathi, Punjabi

DDS

DMD

English, Vietnamese

Registered Dental Hygienist
English, Vietnamese

Registered Dental Hygienist

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
English, Arabic

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
English, Farsi

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
English, Karen, Burmese

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Dental Assistant
English, Arabic

Dental Assistant

English, Somali

Dental Assistant

English, Dari, Pashto

Dental Receptionist

English, Dari

Dental Receptionist

Dental Team Member

English, Nepali, Hindi

Farm Manager

English,  Maay Maay, Somali, Swahili

Farmer
English, Arabic, Italian, Somali, Maay Maay, Swahili

Farmer
English, Somali, Maay Maay, Italian, Swahili, Arabic

Farmer
English, Karenni, Burmese

Board Chair

Erik is a longtime Colorado resident and has been a supporter of Project Worthmore for many years. As an engineering Director in the energy industry he has experience with team leadership, economic evaluation, operational analysis and general problem solving. Erik has a Bachelor’s of Geology from Colorado University, Boulder and a Masters in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He lives in Denver with his wife and two daughters and is passionate about the history, community and culture of the city.

Board Vice Chair

Gem is co-founder and CEO of Catalyst Marketing Agency, a full-service marketing firm based in Denver, Colorado. As a marketing strategist with 20 years of experience, she is passionate about driving performance, uncovering the most effective ways to go to market, and delivering business outcomes. She was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Chicago at the age of 7, both bewildered and excited by her new home. Gem lives in Morrison with her husband and two kids. She’s a graduate of UC Berkeley and enjoys playing golf, riding her Peloton, and watching sitcoms to unwind.

Board Treasurer

Lisa became passionate about helping refugee families while living abroad in Spain with her family, which led her to creating the Furnish a Future project while there. She built her career in the Investment Management Industry, where she was an executive at both ALPS and TIFIN across a span of 25 years. She, her husband and two children are passionate world travelers and outdoor enthusiasts, who can often be found cycling or skiing in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.

Board Member

Jenn Peppers, MBA is a leadership coach with a niche in career transitions and executive development. She has a background in HR management and is a Certified Professional Coach and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator (Brené Brown, PhD). She has served on the Board of Directors of several non-profits and is an advocate for equity and belonging. Jenn and her family live in Denver, CO and have supported Project Worthmore for over a decade. She loves a good adventure – hiking, skiing, cycling, traveling, trying something new – but is equally content reading a good book or watching the sunset at her family’s lake house.

Board Member

Tyler is an Executive Vice President at CBRE and focuses on industrial real estate for his day job.  As a 21 year old Tyler had a powerful experience to help a large amount of Tibetan Refugees on their journey to the safety of the UNHCR that has forever shaped his compassion and desire to aid the refugee community.  Tyler graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder and lives in Denver with his wife and two young children.

Board Member

Greg is a small business attorney and owner at Signal Law. Greg graduated from Kansas State University with a BA in Philosophy and Political Science and earned his JD from Boston University School of law. In his free time, Greg runs, bikes, hikes, and camps with his wife Meryl and their energy-filled pup Luna.

Board Member

Jen has a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology and is certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. She has worked as a pediatric speech-language pathologist for over 18 years, serving children in medical, private clinics, and school settings.  She initially engaged with Project Worthmore as their first volunteer teaching English to refugee families. She later served on the Board of Directors as secretary and president, and is resuming her board participation with enthusiasm for supporting PWM in this critical season.  Jen resides in Denver, CO with her husband, Stephen, and their pets, Scout and Puma. Jen is a Wendell Berry enthusiast, and enjoys spending time in nature, gardening, and adventuring with friends and family.

Board Member

Dr. Schwab graduated from Tuft College of Dental Medicine in 1980.  During his 35 years of private practice in Denver Colorado, he spent 5 years as a Dental Director for two major insurance companies advocating for both dentists’ and patient’s rights. He has been a clinical instructor at CU School of Dental Medicine using the Worthmore Clinic as a teaching and research facility. His area of expertise for the JCNDE is Dental Ethics and Practice Management.

Board Member

John serves as Chief Financial Officer of Brownstein, providing executive leadership and strategic direction to one of Denver’s most influential homegrown corporate powerhouses. In 2025, he was named an honoree in the Denver Business Journal CFO Awards, recognizing leaders who drive strategic growth and operational excellence. Previously, John spent several years as an international financial executive, traveling to more than 70 countries and developing a deep appreciation for and respect for the global community.  A Certified Public Accountant, John holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He lives in Denver with his fiancée and their two Great Danes.

Board Member