Lundy

Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Licensed Therapist

Lundy (they/them), MA, LPC, is a trans masculine entrepreneur and mental health therapist. Lundy creates companies that advance mental health equity for the underinsured and develop work environments led by the underrepresented.

The roots of Khesed’s story lie in Lundy’s personal experience as a queer person in need of support. When Lundy was pursuing their career, they needed counseling yet were unable to afford it. Unfortunately, their story is common. Since that experience, they have been on a mission to make therapy accessible, understanding that eliminating healthcare barriers impacts client engagement, therapeutic relationships, and mental health outcomes.

Throughout the last seven years of Khesed, Lundy has transformed their initial story of hardship into a one of reclamation and empowerment for themself and thousands of other marginalized people. Khesed has provided over 50,000 affordable and free outpatient mental health therapy sessions to over 4,000 clients, and growing.

When they’re not running board meetings or writing at a coffee shop, Lundy enjoys spending time with their partner, walking with their two golden doodles, and crafting company vision boards.

Phil Stockton, MA, LPC

Chief Operating Officer

Phil (he/him) has an Undergraduate degree in Human Services and Counseling and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Phil is passionate about creating an operational ecosystem at Khesed that prioritizes accessibility, clarity and sustainability. Phil's priorities lie within the experience of clients coming into Khesed and the clinicians who work at Khesed. He enjoys being able to create an operationalize programs to bridge gaps between needs and resources. As Khesed’s Director of Operations, Phil manages the Outreach/Intakes, Operations, and Recruitment teams. He oversees program administration and development and the expansion of Khesed to new communities. Phil also focuses on optimizing and developing new technologies for therapists, developing and maintaining relationships with site and community partners, and reporting and compliance for program utilization. Phil enjoys urban farming and gardening. He and his partner have 4 ducks, 2 chickens, and 2 dogs. He enjoys art projects, video games, and going on adventures.

Lisa Kjeseth, MA, LPC, ACS

Clinical Director & Network 1 Supervisor

Lisa (she/her) has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from a CACREP university and a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences with a minor in Education. Lisa is fiercely passionate about supporting therapists to do their work in a healthy and sustainable way, building and sustaining healthy programs and leaders to help our therapists to engage in loving kindness in their work and in their own lives. She wants every person that comes to Khesed, whether a client or a therapist, to feel that they belong and have a support system that cares for them. As Khesed’s Clinical Director, Lisa provides clinical oversight to all clinical staff. She develops, creates, implements and reimagines clinical systems to be able to provide our clients with the best possible care. Lisa also creates opportunities and invitations to help therapists feel supported and prepared in an ever changing world. Lisa loves being with her family, being outside in the mountain air, camping, traveling, paddle boarding, cooking and hosting family and friends in her home.

Ryan Hambley, MA, LPC, NCC

Administrative Director

Ryan (he/him) has a Master's in Counseling with a dual emphasis in School and Clinical Counseling and a Bachelor's in Middle School Math Education. Ryan is passionate about inviting people of Khesed Wellness to co-create and experience systems and routines that are smooth, consistent, and kind. He enjoys underlining the importance of administrative clarity and deemphasizing the burden of logistics on Khesed's network. As Khesed’s Administrative Director, Ryan develops and monitors onboarding and off-boarding systems for Khesed contractors, corporate and pro-bono programs, and board members. He maintains Khesed's calendaring for the network and for the Founder & CEO. Ryan also maintains background, network-wide systems for legal and financial compliance. Ryan enjoys morning, urban adventures with his wife and daughter, afternoon naps, and collaborative jigsaw puzzles while listening to acoustic music.

Becca Blackburn

Business Director

Becca (she/her) has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communication and a Minor in Human Sexuality. Becca is passionate about self-care and mental health, and loves that Khesed creates space for the whole self. She enjoys sharing our mission, further developing Khesed’s brand, and positioning Khesed to show up in the world in a way that resonates with those who need us. As Khesed’s Business Director, Becca develops and executes fundraising initiatives to drive organizational goals. She cultivates and manages strategic partnerships with foundations, donors, Corporate Program partners, and like-minded community partners, seeking opportunities for collaboration that help Khesed grow and further our mission. Becca finds joy in movement, nature, and food. Her favorite things include traveling the world with her wife, their dogs, coming-of-age indie movies, and dessert.

Shannon Iris, MA, LPCC

Apprenticeship Program Lead

Shannon (she/her) has a Master’s degree in Mindfulness Based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University and a transdisciplinary student constructed Bachelor’s degree from Fort Lewis College in Humanitarian Ecology: Relationships that sustain human welfare. Shannon is passionate about the intersection where personal and professional aspects of self collide; specifically creating work environments that support the full expression of human potential and purpose. She enjoys co-creating containers where new clinical teams can thrive, engage in impactful ways and carry their clinical brilliance forward, unhindered. In addition, Shannon creates programmatic systems that support relationship. As Khesed’s Apprenticeship Program Lead, Shannon expands and strengthens the program, recruits apprentices at the local and national level, and cultivates spaces and resources for the individual professional to emerge within the apprenticeship program. Shannon can be found on the rooftop deck of her apartment building for sunrise, followed by an endurance skate, a lazy day on a lake SUPing around, or wandering canyons in the desert southwest with her doggo.

Kyrzia Parker, MSW, LCSW, AASW, CDWF

Network 2 Supervisor

Kyrzia (she/her) has a Master’s of Social Work with a certificate in Animal Assisted Social Work and a concentration in Children & Youth: Risks and Healthy Development. Kyrzia has a Bachelor's in Psychology with minors in Biology, Physics and Business. Kyrzia is passionate around people receiving quality mental health treatment where they feel safe to explore their true and most authentic self. Kyrzia enjoys helping other therapists grow into reliable and ethical providers. Kyrzia practices clinical intervention skills by providing client centered psychotherapy with aspects of CBT, DBT, MI and Brené Brown Daring Way curriculum. She supervises a network of clinical interns in graduate school for second year internships, pre-licensed professionals, and licensed clinicians. Kyrzia participates in Khesed's culture by running group consultations, attending and leading trainings, and contributing in other support meetings in the agency. Kyrzia enjoys swimming and going on walks with her family weather permitting, and on more cloudy days staying inside listening to music and watching movies or TV.

Raquel Monell, MA, LPC, NCC

Network 3 Supervisor

Raquel (she/her) has a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. Raquel is passionate about joining with colleagues collaboratively in exploring their unique life stories, in all their intersectionalities, amidst exploring the depth and value of their work. She is energized in co-creating spaces of mutual respect, sensitivity, and play while engaging in the rhythms and responsibilities of clinical work. Raquel supervises a network of graduate level apprentices, pre-licensed professionals, and licensed clinicians. She implements Khesed's mission and vision within the clinical supervision process by engaging in professional mentorship and clinical oversight while joining colleagues in their unique growth of clinical skills, style, and professional development process. As Clinical DNA Manager, Raquel co-creates space for curiosity and listening in support of deepening Khesed's ethic and values amidst clinical settings. Outside of work, Raquel enjoys exploring everything nature, listening to and creating her own music, spontaneous dance parties, & all things travel!

Zaneta Evans, MA, LPC, MFT-C, ACS

Network 4 Supervisor, BIPOC Therapist Program Lead

Zaneta (she/her) obtained her Bachelor's in Psychology from Metropolitan State University and a Master's in Counseling and Applied Psychology from Regis University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Development. Zaneta is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, a National Certified Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Zaneta is passionate about building relationships while using her lived experiences to guide those interactions. She enjoys supporting with the motto, "Work smarter, not harder." She is thrilled to support others in learning new systems and processes the Khesed Wellness way. Zaneta actively participates in the Khesed Clinical Supervisor Candidate Program, encourages professional and clinical development within Khesed and the community, and collaborates with the Operations Director and clinical staff for operational efficiency and compliance.

Understanding the need for and importance of giving back, Zaneta is passionate about mentoring and supporting clinicians of color as the BIPOC Therapist Program Lead. In her role, she strives to create a sense of community, one full of encouragement to lean into their true authentic selves and have courageous conversations about their lived experiences as BIPOC therapists in a predominantly white field. Zaneta is a proponent of why representation matters and prides herself on seeing other BIPOC clinicians thrive and reach their greatest potential. Zaneta enjoys traveling with her 3 children, painting, or journaling while listening to her favorite playlist of music.

Abigail Green, MA, LPC

Network 5 Supervisor

Abigail (she/her) has a Master's in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Abigail is passionate about building trusting and empowering relationships. She understands the importance of restoration in the mental health field to help therapists create sustainability in their work. She supervises a network of clinical interns in graduate school and pre-licensed clinicians with an emphasis on clinical guidance in case conceptualization, intervention, and evaluation. Abigail takes a relational and collaborative approach in supervision. Abigail enjoys outdoor adventures with her fiancée Becca, spending quality time with her family, rock climbing and hiking, trying new restaurants and cooking at home, and being cuddly with her dog babies Camden and Koda.

Faith Halverson-Ramos, MA, LPC, ADDC, MFTC, MT-BC, ACS

Supervisor Candidate

Faith (she/her) has a Master's in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with a music therapy focus and a Bachelors in Vocal Music Performance and Pedagogy. She is currently a PhD student in Music Therapy at CSU.

Faith enjoys supporting therapists and therapists-in-training in deepening their therapeutic skills so that they can provide the best care they can to their clients. By helping early career therapists and student therapists in this way, she hopes to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the behavioral health provider network committed to working with those who are underinsured or uninsured.

1. Provide supervision to LPCCs and counseling students
2. Maintain appropriate documentation for supervisory services and clinical treatment provided under her supervision
3. Assist with any other administrative tasks deemed necessary by the Khesed leadership team

Faith enjoys those days when she can follow her flow puttering around in the house and garden, cooking delicious and nourishing food, and singing.

Jessica Swindoll

Grant & Marketing Lead

Jessica's creative drive and passion for relieving suffering in the world coalesce in her work with Khesed. Her support for others infuses the company and its network with more ease, productivity, and loving kindness. In her role at Khesed, Jessica purses funding opportunities to support the development of Khesed’s programs and infrastructure. She provides communication support behind the scenes and publishes Khesed’s social media and marketing campaigns. During evenings and weekends, Jessica can be found painting or dancing.

Amber Miura, MA, LPCC, NCC

Outreach Manager

Amber (she/her) has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Denver Seminary and two Bachelor's, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado at Denver in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science from Metro State University of Denver in Individualized Studies with an emphasis in Psychopathology: Interventions and Treatment. Amber is passionate about coming alongside individuals in their therapeutic journey and this starts with the outreach and intake process. She loves to collaborate with the intake team as they support new clients in getting connected to the best fit of therapist and program at Khesed. In addition, Amber, advocates for the various needs of the clients who come through Khesed's network and communicates with other outside resources about our mission. As Khesed’s Outreach Manager, Amber oversees the outreach and intake process as a whole. She teaches and collaborates with our intake team in helping new clients get connected to the best fit of therapist and program that Khesed has to offer that is tailored the clients unique needs and/or find clients resources outside of Khesed. Amber communicates and spreads the word to outside groups and individuals about who Khesed is and what our mission is. Amber enjoys spending time with her children and husband, being in nature, trying a new coffee shop, and reading a good book.

Dawnn M. Pirani Brumfield, MDiv, DMin

Administrative DNA Manager

Dawnn (she/her) has a Doctorate in Pastoral Care and Counseling, a Master's in Pastoral Care and Counseling and a Bachelor's in Communication, Psychology and Radio Broadcasting.

Dawnn is passionate about building relationships with people, organizations and communities whose values align with hers. She enjoys organizing, planning and working in systems that are consistent, reliable and offer value to its users. Her mission is to promote Khesed's values and ethic and to help to produce relief on a nationally overwhelmed mental wellness system.

Dawnn’s work at Khesed consists of the facilitating administrative projects by identifying and implementing new technology and resources, redesigning systems, and optimizing current operations, and assisting operations management with the creation of new programs and coordinating day-to-day operations.

Dawnn enjoys early morning meditation, watching sports with her family, and spending time with her sorority sisters and friends.

Adrienne Avery, MA, LPCC, NCC

Operations Manager

Adrienne (she/her) has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Adrienne is passionate about helping make systems and processes easier for others to use so that most of Khesed can be focused on the services provided rather than the administrative work and troubleshooting. As Khesed’s Operations Manager, Adrienne runs payroll and creates/sends invoices for Khesed Contractors. She manages various data tracking sheets to inform continued operations of our many programs and session types. Adrienne updates and sends contract renewals to Khesed Contractors. She also troubleshoots systems questions and difficulties for Khesed Contractors, specifically on Therapy Notes. Adrienne enjoys getting outside, reading a good book, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending time with her husband and their 2 dogs & cat.

Chanel Ziegler, BME

Accounting and Admin Manager

Chanel Ziegler (she/her) has a Bachelor's in Music Education with a Minor in Mathematics. Chanel is passionate about ensuring the prompt and accurate maintenance of Khesed's financial and accounting ecosystem. She enjoys taking some of the administrative burden off of others at Khesed so that they can focus on growing Khesed and furthering its mission to provide affordable outpatient mental health therapy. Chanel updates Khesed's accounting software so that accurate reports can be pulled in a timely manner, assists with a variety of financial tasks throughout the fiscal year, and assists the Administrative Director with various administrative tasks. Chanel enjoys going on adventures with her husband and kids and then curling up with a great book and a warm cup of tea at the end of the day.

Kat Flinchbaugh

Recruitment Coordinator

Kat (she/her) has a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Bachelor's in Communication and Sustainability. Kat believes recruitment is the first chance we have to determine the mission and energy of an institution. Therefore, recruitment offers insight into the inclusive and panoramic culture of Khesed while offering the opportunity to adopt new strategies, personalities and ideas to its team. Through her role, Kat 1. Supports Khesed in determining congruent additions to the team, 2. Schedules and maintains interview organization, 3. Coordinates with other leadership and operations positions to provide updates and continuity to the interview process, and 4. Remains up-to-date on programs specific to Khesed. Kat can be found attending her morning Pilates class followed by a lavender latte or attending an evening bluegrass concert.

Chelsea Baute, MSEd

Operations Coordinator

Chelsea has a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. Chelsea is passionate about creating order and structure by bridging the gaps between the various teams at Khesed. She likes to find new ways to solve problems to help Khesed Wellness have a primary focus on providing mental health to marginalized communities. As the Operations Coordinator, Chelsea audits and reports on mental health program utilization across Khesed programs. She maintains various data reports used to assist Khesed's operations. She also troubleshoots case management system and technology related concerns. Chelsea enjoys reading and reviewing books, binge watching reality tv, and spending time with her husband and two sons.