The Team: Where Change Happens Together
Owner of CHT
Chief Executive Officer and Director of Transitions and Supported Employment Division
Pauline Bonifazi
For the past 20 years, Pauline's commitment and focus has been providing services that enhance life and fills a need. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, she has put her innovative ideas and heart into delivering home style meals before it was mainstream. AS well as owning a Music Academy. Her vision for CHT is to provide the opportunity for clients to live a life with purpose and self-value. Creating a team that believes in second chances with independece and value true connections with new friends and family.
Operations and Process Manager
Nicole Long
Nicole is an integral part of the foundation of CHT, having been with the organization since its inception. Her leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s growth, structure, and overall success. She oversees daily operations and human resources with a high level of professionalism and care, while also serving as a trusted resource for both clients and staff. Nicole brings clarity and consistency to complex situations, skillfully supporting problem-solving, conflict resolution, and the continued strength of the team.
Marketing, Operations and Billing Coordinator
Supported Employment Supervisor
Annabella Bonifazi
Annabella plays a dynamic role within the organization, contributing across multiple areas to ensure both the team and clients are supported at every level. She brings adaptability, intention, and a steady presence to their work. At the core of everything she does is a deep, personal calling to be part of meaningful change in the world. She believes that true impact begins with compassion, connection, and a willingness to show up for others—and she carries that belief into every interaction, every decision, and every step forward in the organization’s mission.
Senior Transition Coordinator
Shelby Olander Maynard
Shelby’s greatest strength lies in her ability to build meaningful, genuine connections with every client she serves. She approaches her work with dedication and compassion, consistently leading with empathy and heart. Her strong attention to detail, paired with thoughtful follow-through, ensures each client experiences a smooth and successful transition.
Transition Coordinator
EJ Okojie
EJ is deeply committed to guiding clients through pivotal life transitions with empathy, respect, and care. He prioritizes fostering independence while building meaningful, trust-based relationships, ensuring each individual feels supported every step of the way. Through his thoughtful approach and dedication, EJ helps clients move forward into their next chapter with confidence and stability.
Moving Coordinator
Lynette Barbee
Lynette has a true gift for turning empty apartments into homes. Her special touch shines through every detail, and she always goes above and beyond to make each space feel personal and welcoming.
Community Integration and Resource Manager
Elizabeth Collins
Jenna brings 6 years of experience through personal, volunteer, and job opportunities to her role. She excels in ensuring that each individual's voice is heard and that every relationship is personal. Jenna tailors her support to best fit the client's needs in order to help them reach their personal goals for success. She is deeply passionate about assisting others and consistently prioritizes the client's needs above all else.
Community Programs Coordinator
Supported Employment Division Supervisor
Client Coach
Jenna Swenson
Jenna brings 6 years of experience through personal, volunteer, and job opportunities to her role. She excels in ensuring that each individual's voice is heard and that every relationship is personal. Jenna tailors her support to best fit the client's needs in order to help them reach their personal goals for success. She is deeply passionate about assisting others and consistently prioritizes the client's needs above all else.
Client Coach
South Denver Metro Area
Josephine Bouthillier
Jo is driven by the foundational belief that everyone has a right to the purpose and dignity that employment offers. With a background in human development, Josephine is no stranger to the diverse and complex needs of individuals from various backgrounds and circumstances. Because of this, she is a fierce advocate. She leads with compassion, emphasizing autonomy and ensuring that unique goals and passions drive the vocational journey.
Client Coach
Canon City Division
Wysteria Meraz
Wysteria has worked in the behavioral health field for years. She has experience with a vast spectrum of disabilities. Along with her caring, patient personality, and her creative problem solving skills, CHT clients to her feel like family. As a job coach and mentorship specialist with CHT, she goes above and beyond to help her clientele in Canon City find a fulfilling career that suits her abilities.
Client Coach
Christina Mahoney
Christina is a social worker with a background in working with the elder population and disabled members of our community. She has extensive experience in memory care and acquired disability. Christina brings a passion for helping people achieve their best quality of life by advocating for self-determination and person-centered care. It is her fundamental belief that every person has the right to choose their own fate and to be the ultimate decision maker in their own lives.