Board of Directors

The Board establishes policy and directs the activities of the organization and its committees. Board members govern the overall direction of MDHI and provide input and resources to our programs. Participation in a leadership role offers members a chance to be a key player in shaping the future of MDHI while gaining practical leadership experience and developing a network of professional contacts.

  • We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a key player in MDHI's future, board members will guide our strategic decisions and amplify our impact. We invite all who are interested to apply, but we highly encourage applications from individuals who bring specialized financial knowledge and expertise to help strengthen our strategic planning and resource management.

    Interested in making a lasting difference? Please complete our brief application no later than Friday, June 6th, 2025

  • The Conflict of Interest Policy is intended to emphasize the CoC’s commitment to the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and conduct. Each CoC member is responsible for avoiding any actual conflict of interest and the appearance of a conflict of interest to ensure maximum public trust.

  • The Conflict of Interest Policy applies to all CoC members, including members of the Board of Directors, Council and Committee members, and members voting at the annual stakeholder meeting or in any other capacity. All CoC members are required to sign our Conflict of Interest Form.

  • Board Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:30 pm via Microsoft Teams. View our Calendar for meeting information.

    View meeting minutes here.

  • Adam Kendall

    Vice Chair of Governance
    Magistrate Judge
    First Judicial District of Colorado

  • Brendan Clark

    Board Chair
    Senior Manager, Accounting at Kaiser Permanente Medical Foundation

  • Christina Garcia

    Chief Program Officer
    Community Economic Defense Project

  • Erin Ralston

    Secretary
    Clinical Director
    Aurora Mental Health Center

  • Evan Caster

    Director of Homelessness Initiatives
    Colorado Department of Human Services

  • LaShawn Dixon

    Member
    Office Manager/Peer Specialist
    Community Outreach Service Center

  • Lezlie Burwell, PhD, LPC

    JBBS Clinical Therapist & Program Coordinator
    Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder County Jail

  • Linda Olson

    Member
    Professor/Semi-Retired
    University of Denver

  • Tracy Brooks

    Vice Chair of Continuum Activities
    VP of Homelessness Resolution
    Denver Rescue Mission

  • Joshua Crawley, Esq.

    Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
    Denver Housing Authority