Current Partners

Weld County Department of Human Services: 

The Weld County Department of Human Services was awarded the Federal Healthy Marriage Demonstration grant in 2006 (Grant # 90FE0134). Under the executive leadership of Director Judy Griego, the Department of Human Services offers aid and a range of programs to the citizens of Weld County.

 Vision: "We create a culture that empowers people to improve their quality of life."
Mission: "We are an innovative organization that provides comprehensive and responsive services to the Weld County community, always exceeding performance expectations."

Ann Bruce,
Program Manager,
970-304-6578 ext. 7905,
brucexam@co.weld.co.us

Mary Jo Vasquez,
Family Support Coordinator,
970-304-6578 ext. 7901,
mvasquez@co.weld.co.us

Community Mediation Project:

The Community Mediation Project (CMP) is responsible for developing the BHM marriage education curriculum, training the marriage educators and coaches, and scheduling the events. See Services for more information about the marriage education curriculum. If you are interested in becoming trained and qualified to teach the PREP(r) and/or the PREPARE/ENRICH(c) program, contact Craig Conrad as follows:  Craig Conrad, Marriage Education Manager, 970-353-0058, craig@mediationproject.org

CMP provides coaching, facilitation, training and services in conflict resolution, collaborative problem-solving, mediation, peacemaking, reconciliation, and restorative justice for individuals, couples, families, churches, communities and organizations. CMP is a faith-based, nonprofit organization. Learn more at www.mediationproject.org. 

United Way of Weld County:

The United Way is responsible for marketing the Building Healthy Marriages program to the community and handles media relations.

BethEmily Kwast,
Marketing and Special Events Coordinator,
970-353-4300, ext. 2593,
bkwast@unitedway-weld.org

Susan Van Deren,
Director, Resource Investment/Community Impact,
970-353-4300, ext. 2583,
susanv@unitedway-weld.org

For more than 60 years, United Way of Weld County has been the most effective and efficient way to make an investment in the social health

of our communities. Learn more at www.unitedway-weld.org.

University of Northern Colorado:

Outcomes of this program are being assessed and measured by the University of Northern Colorado. Participating couples agree to complete assessments and evaluations during their involvement in the program.

Dr. Robbyn Wacker,
Assistant Vice President for Research & ExtendedStudies,
Dean of the Graduate School, 970-351-1582,
robbyn.wacker@unco.edu

Dr. Mary Sean O'Halloran,
PhD, Professor and Director,
Psychological Services Clinic,
School of Professional Psychology & Counselor Education,
970-351-1640,
mary.ohalloran@unco.edu.

Dr. Sonja Rizzolo,
PhD, Research Associate, Graduate School,
970-351-2831, sonja.rizzolo@unco.edu.

Learn more about UNC at www.unco.edu.