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Denver Community Health Services Leadership Teams

Board of Directors

DCHS Denver Community Health Services, Inc. (the Corporation), is a corporation incorporated under the Colorado Non-Profit Corporation Act that is formed exclusively for charitable and educational purpose within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the “Code”), the principal purpose of which is to share responsibilities for the governance of Community Health facilities pursuant to Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act with the Denver Health and Hospital Authority (the “Authority”), and to perform other acts necessary for the furtherance of this exempt purpose.

There shall be a minimum of thirteen (13) Directors, of which twelve (12) Directors are appointed by the Mayor of the City and County of Denver and one (1) Director serves as a member of and appointed by the Authority’s Board of Directors.

2012 CHS Board Members:

Kenneth Floyd (Chair)

Kenneth has served on the CHS board for more than seven years and is deeply committed to serving the underserved in Denver and providing a positive impact on his community.

Carol Lewis (Vice Chair)

Carol has served on the CHS board for more than six years, and is a former Denver Health employee. She retired after 33 years of service, but recognized the importance of staying involved with the organization.

April Kalish

As a Denver Health patient, April was eager to join the CHS board to be a strong voice for the patient and hopes to improve the CHS system.

John Niemann
John has been a CHS board member for four years. He is a Denver Health patient and is committed to helping Denver Health provide high-quality care to all Denver residents, especially the uninsured.

Joelle Pacheco

Joelle is new to the CHS board, having served than a year. She is excited to learn about healthcare in the community and help improve the services.

Theresa Pena

Theresa is the Executive Director of the Denver Education Company for the City of Denver. She began her first term in 2012. "As an educational activist, I know that access to a medical home is critical for all Denver children. I believe that community-based clinics provide critical medical support for our kids so that they can be and become successful students."

Susan Powers

Susan has served on the CHS board for one year, and serves as a strong voice for the community.

Jose Reyes

Jose has served on the CHS board for three years, and as a Denver resident, is committed to contributing to the safety that serves the most at-risk populations.

Lucille Rivera

A Denver Health retiree, Lucille has served on the board for less than a year and is a strong supporter. She and her family are Denver Health patients and she is committed to serving as a strong advocate for the community and is eager to help improve the system.

Calvin Stegink

Calvin is a retired Denver Health employee and a consumer in the Denver Health system. "I want to give something back to Denver Health in return for the many good years of employment that they gave me.

Aeric Watson

Aeric is employed by HBD Design and is a consumer in the Denver Health system.

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	Kenneth Floyd (Chair) Kenneth has served on the CHS board for more than seven years and is deeply committed to serving the underserved in Denver and providing a positive impact on his community.
	Carol Lewis (Vice Chair) Carol has served on the CHS board for more than six years, and is a former Denver Health employee. She retired after 33 years of service, but recognized the importance of staying involved with the organization.
	April Kalish As a Denver Health patient, April was eager to join the CHS board to be a strong voice for the patient and hopes to improve the CHS system.
	John Niemann John has been a CHS board member for four years. He is a Denver Health patient and is committed to helping Denver Health provide high-quality care to all Denver residents, especially the uninsured.
	Joelle Pacheco Joelle is new to the CHS board, having served than a year. She is excited to learn about healthcare in the community and help improve the services.
	Theresa Pena Theresa is the Executive Director of the Denver Education Company for the City of Denver. She began her first term in 2012. "As an educational activist, I know that access to a medical home is critical for all Denver children. I believe that community-based clinics provide critical medical support for our kids so that they can be and become successful students."
	Susan Powers Susan has served on the CHS board for one year, and serves as a strong voice for the community.
	Jose Reyes Jose has served on the CHS board for three years, and as a Denver resident, is committed to contributing to the safety that serves the most at-risk populations.
	Lucille Rivera A Denver Health retiree, Lucille has served on the board for less than a year and is a strong supporter. She and her family are Denver Health patients and she is committed to serving as a strong advocate for the community and is eager to help improve the system.
	Calvin Stegink Calvin is a retired Denver Health employee and a consumer in the Denver Health system. "I want to give something back to Denver Health in return for the many good years of employment that they gave me.
	Aeric Watson Aeric is employed by HBD Design and is a consumer in the Denver Health system.