Meet the Board
The Maria Droste Board of Directors
Demetrius Parker – President
Training & Organizational Development Program Manager
City and County of Broomfield
Taryn Watson- Treasurer
Vice President, Business Owner, Consultant, Relationship Manager in Middle Market Banking
Akshat Patel
Investor at Partners Group
Yumi Perkins – MA, LPC, NCC
Founder and Executive Coach of New Fish Coaching
Sandra T. Mann, PsyD – Ex Officio
Chief Executive Officer
Maria Droste Counseling Center
Lauren Wood – PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Ben Beadle-Ryby
Co-Founder at AKASA
Bragg Hemme
Healthcare Shareholder at Polsinelli
Eric Cornejo
Retired, Financial Services
David Telpner
Technology Consultant
Lenny Torres, MA LA
Group Practice Liaison
Maria Droste Counseling Center
Manit Lohani
Senior Director, HR Systems at OptumCare
Scott Worrell
Managing Director
Newmark Knight Frank
Serve the community — become a board member!
Do you want to join thousands of individuals who dedicate time and expertise to shape our community’s future? Become a board member here at Maria Droste Counseling Center and help provide critical strategic drive, intellectual contributions, and capital resources to scale our growth so we can truly create a mentally healthier Colorado.
You make a difference
Maria Droste counseling services and outreach efforts like the Children First or Integrated Care programs help bring services to countless Coloradans everyday. Your effort to grow these services and keep the center running helps build a mentally healthier Colorado. You make a difference!
Board member responsibilities
Serving on a board is a privilege. This fiduciary role is a public service, which is core to the betterment of society. Members of the Board guide the strategic vision and plan of the organization.
Board position responsibilities include:
• Attending bimonthly board meetings and organization events
• Developing a thorough understanding of the mission, goals, bylaws, financial position and board structure
• Participating in fundraising events and campaigns
• Holding a position on one of our active committees
• Advocating for and promoting the organization
• Guiding the strategic direction of the organization
• Applying your expertise to helping MDCC most effectively serve the community
Join us! Your contribution of time, effort and talents makes a difference in the lives of so many.
Want to help the community by serving on our Board of Directors?
To express interest in nomination for our Board of Directors, please contact Sandra Mann, PsyD, CEO at 303-756-9052 Ext. 110 or email her at Sandra_Mann@MariaDroste.org with a copy of your resume.