Founder & Executive Director

Brad Volin holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a MBA from Harvard Business School. Housed, Working & Healthy (HWH) is the 4th business he has founded, and brings entrepreneurial growth and data-driven mindset for sustainable impact to fulfill HWH’s mission of helping people achieve sustained employment.

Brad has lived experience with mental health issues and feels incredibly blessed to be part of other people’s journey toward self-sufficiency. He has a deep gratitude for the staff and students of and for his family in supporting him in his work at HWH. His favorite days are monthly Graduations and daily closing circles where staff and students collectively recount all the celebrations and achievements that happened that day.

His favorite quote is Carpe Diem - may your day be a blessing!

Case Manager / Employment Coach

Adam Bertolini is a dedicated Case Manager and Employment Department Lead with nearly a decade of experience in the not-for-profit sector. Holding a certificate in Professional Crisis Management, Adam has excelled in various roles, including Job Coach, Life Coach, Case Manager and Employment Specialist, across three different organizations. His extensive background in supporting individuals in their career and personal development is complemented by his expertise in crisis management and supportive coaching.

In addition to his work in social services, Adam has a rich history in the retail and culinary industries, having held General Manager positions where he honed his skills in leadership, operations and customer service. This diverse experience has equipped him with a unique blend of skills, making him a versatile leader in both social services and business management.

Chef and Instructor

Kristen Bollier brings extensive culinary expertise to her role, having spent over 15 years in the culinary world. With an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, Kristen’s career has taken her through some of the country’s top restaurants, including Annisa and The River Cafe in New York City, as well as notable spots in Atlanta, Nashville, Houston and Denver.

Her journey through fine dining, catering and private events has led her to HWH, where she’s thrilled to combine her passion for cooking with her dedication to education. Kristen is excited to mentor and inspire individuals, showing them how to turn their culinary interests into rewarding careers, whether in restaurants or beyond.

A firm believer in community and growth, Kristen loves witnessing her students’ progress and helping them harness their potential.

Her favorite quote, from the ever-inspiring Dolly Parton, reflects her positive outlook: If you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours.

Case Manager

Roger Cullen is a dedicated Case Manager at Housed, Working & Healthy, bringing both lived experience and professional expertise to his work in social services. Having grown up in the Midwest across both rural towns and large cities, Roger draws on his personal journey, including experiences with substance use and incarceration, to build trust and connection with individuals navigating similar challenges.

During his time of incarceration, Roger committed himself to education and personal growth, beginning his path toward becoming a certified peer recovery coach and counselor. Following his release, he continued to expand his training, ultimately serving as a Case Manager and later as Director of WAGEES (Work and Gain Employment and Education Services) through the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership in Colorado.

At Housed, Working & Healthy, Roger combines his professional training with his lived experience to support and encourage students as they rebuild their lives. His ability to connect authentically has helped many individuals find stability, purpose, and hope. Roger views his work as a calling and is deeply committed to giving back to those from similar backgrounds, helping them move forward with confidence and opportunity.

Roger holds an Associate of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Otero Junior College in La Junta, Colorado, and an Associate of Arts in Christian Counseling from Moody Bible Institute.

Chief Technology Officer

Al Hart is in charge of HWH’s databases and reports and is a lifelong Computer Programmer doing what he loves. He first started using computers in high school in 1964 using IBM Cards for all input and output. Al ran the computer lab for Wabash College and wrote software for Wabash professors and clients, then attended Wabash and Indiana University where he taught the Computer Courses and continued writing computer applications for the professors. After graduate school, Al wrote a CAD System which created photorealistic images for architects from their 3D models which they then presented to clients as part of their proposals for new projects.

After retirement, Al joined HWH to handle their data processing needs and continues to develop software, databases and reports for HWH.

Chef and Instructor

Mike Morehead is a Colorado native and seasoned culinary professional with more than 25 years of experience across the hospitality industry. Raised in Northern Colorado, he developed a lifelong passion for food that has shaped a career spanning nearly every facet of the kitchen, from entry-level roles to Executive Chef.

Mike began his career bussing tables and washing dishes, steadily advancing through the ranks while building a strong foundation in kitchen operations and leadership. Early on, he completed a culinary internship at The Broadmoor, where he refined his skills in hospitality and fine cuisine.

He went on to specialize in fine dining and catering, ultimately serving as Executive Chef for one of Colorado’s premier catering companies for over a decade. In this role, Mike led a wide range of on-site culinary experiences, from intimate, multi-course wine-paired dinners to large-scale galas serving up to 10,000 guests. Along the way, he continued to develop his classical French training while working in acclaimed restaurants, including The Populist, and expanded his expertise across global cuisines such as French, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican and sushi.

With a longstanding desire to give back, Mike found a natural fit at Housed, Working & Healthy. He is passionate about mentoring and guiding aspiring culinary professionals, helping them discover the range of opportunities within the industry. Mike takes pride in supporting students as they build skills, confidence and a path forward.

Case Manager

Nicole Stanish has a background working with domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking survivors in Alaska. She did that work for 12 years and then relocated to Denver. Nicole is currently working on her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. When she graduates, her plan is to work with trauma survivors.

Nicole is currently a case manager at Housed, Working & Healthy and loves the work that the team does at HWH. She is grateful to work with such a passionate and dedicated team, taking a multi-pronged approach to combat housing instability in the Denver community.

Director of Development

Aimee Svenneby brings a long track record of building partnerships and advancing mission-driven organizations across Colorado. Most recently, she served as Director of Development at Civic News Company, supporting fundraising for its education news publication, Chalkbeat, in Colorado, Tennessee and Detroit. Before joining Chalkbeat, she spent 10 years at Colorado Public Radio as a Senior Account Manager.

Aimee began her career in Washington, D.C., working in the office of U.S. Senator Jim Sasser of Tennessee and later with the nonprofit National Association for Home Care & Hospice. She then transitioned into advertising sales, with roles at WQED’s Pittsburgh Magazine and Wiesner Media's ColoradoBiz.

Along the way, Aimee also served as an elected official in the Town of Foxfield, Colorado, while supporting her family business, Syntuity. She is a graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis and lives in southeast Denver with her husband, Peter, and their two standard poodles, Jet and Jenny. Their three young adult children—Lily, Evan, and Erik—also live in the Denver area.

Operations Manager

Ben Tuakoi’s background is in operating programs for at-risk and incarcerated youth in Honolulu, HI. He was one of them himself in CA and HI. Ben holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an ABD Psy. D. in clinical psychology. Although his training and education is in mental health, his passion is in the operations of programs for optimal programmatic performance and processes.

He is excited to serve as Operations Manager at HWH, where the team's work directly addresses Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for vulnerable populations facing housing and food insecurity, mental health issues and histories of substance misuse. As students complete their culinary training programs, many attain housing and proceed onwards to securing gainful employment in the dining and restaurant industry.

He shares a saying with students that strongly resonates: An attitude of gratitude elevates us to higher altitudes.

Recruiter / Outreach Specialist

Joy Walker is a Recruiter and Outreach Specialist at Housed, Working & Healthy, bringing more than 40 years of experience across the nonprofit sector. Born in Gary, Indiana, her career has spanned communities from Denver, Colorado to Halls, Tennessee, along with experience on the corporate side of the cannabis industry.

Joy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Metropolitan State University of Denver and has built a career centered on connecting individuals to opportunity and support. In recent years, she has focused her work on recruitment, helping individuals take meaningful steps toward stability and employment.

At HWH, Joy approaches her role with an entrepreneurial mindset, constantly seeking ways to innovate and strengthen outreach efforts. She is deeply passionate about helping others while staying grounded in authenticity, and takes pride in creating pathways for individuals to move forward without losing who they are.

Co-Chair, Board of Directors

Shaun Mara is a seasoned CFO/Strategic Advisor with over three decades of Consumer Products experience. He was CFO with a number of both public and private equity-backed companies, including Simply Good Foods Company, Dean Foods and Teasdale Latin Foods in addition to holding senior financial positions at The Wrigley Company and Gillette.

Shaun is adept at partnering with the CEO and the Board in evaluating business operations and developing effective roadmaps that drive improved financial performance. Throughout his career, he has been an inspirational and motivational leader who possesses unquestionable integrity and is highly respected by his peers for his business acumen.

Shaun joined Housed, Working & Healthy to give back in a way that is sustainable and is proud to be part of HWH as what Brad and team have created is inspiring and making a difference to our community.

Co-Chair, Board of Directors

Jolynn Snyder has served on the Housed, Working & Healthy Board of Directors since January 2022. Jolynn has 25 years of experience informing investors, clients, rating agencies, accountants, trustees, servicers, software developers and regulators. She has extensive experience growing organizations while keeping overhead low. Jolynn spent 15 years in the non-profit sector. In her director and executive roles, she was responsible for driving direction, awareness, growth and fundraising. Jolynn is currently retired.

She has a BA in Education from The University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Applied

Communication from The University of Denver. In her spare time, Jolynn has fun with family and friends and enjoys hiking, biking and camping.

Member, Board of Directors

Tony Caruso is the Sr Food Stylist for HelloFresh, focusing on culinary accuracy and making food beautiful for America’s largest food meal kit company. Tony has 20+ years in the culinary industry, working from white tablecloth restaurants to teaching cooking classes to running a small bakery and everything in between. He joined the board of directors at Housed, Working & Healthy in 2023, striving to support the culinary staff and help with marketing efforts to grow the brand. Tony is in his element when he is in our kitchen, working with Chef and the students, spreading knowledge and joy.

Member, Board of Directors

Patrick Chiappetta is a hospitality entrepreneur and operator with more than two decades of experience building restaurants, hotels and lifestyle brands across the United States and internationally. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Altus Hospitality, a full-service hotel management and development company headquartered in Denver, and as CEO and Partner of Ring on Hook, an integrated hospitality platform specializing in concept creation, food and beverage management and multi-unit operations.

Patrick is also the co-founder of Trezzo and Tacklebox, technology platforms built to bring greater intelligence and efficiency to restaurant and hotel operations.

He brings to the HWH board a deep belief that the hospitality industry is one of the most powerful pathways to stable employment and long-term economic mobility. Having spent his career building teams, training operators and creating cultures of service, Patrick understands firsthand how culinary skills, accountability and a supportive workplace can transform lives. That conviction is what drew him to HWH's mission of using food and professional training as tools to address homelessness and housing instability in Denver.

Patrick is based in Denver, Colorado.

Member, Board of Directors

Karissa Childs is Director, Internal Audit for TIAA. At TIAA, Karissa leads a team of auditors who support the organization’s mission of helping people from all walks of life retire with dignity. Previous to HWH, she was a board member for Spark the Change Colorado, an organization that builds capacity through volunteerism, service and civic engagement.

Karissa holds a bachelor’s degree in business from University of Arizona and is a Colorado CPA. She lives in Littleton, CO with her husband and two sons and enjoys everything outdoors but especially trail running, camping and skiing.

Member, Board of Directors

Anand Krishnaswamy works as the Sr. Director of Clinical Programs at DaVita, Inc., focusing on providing population health services to help keep chronic kidney disease patients healthy and out of the hospital. Prior to DaVita, Anand spent many years working with health systems and physician groups to improve access to high quality health care services through value-based payment arrangements and in the legal field, working with the Public Defender's Office and supporting women incarcerated on life sentences in California in the parole process. Anand hopes to help grow the Housed, Working & Healthy in the next phase of its journey, continuing to help more students learn the tools to thrive.

Member, Board of Directors

Kira is a member of the Board of Directors at Housed, Working & Healthy, joining in September 2025. A Colorado native, she is deeply connected to the Denver community and has further rooted that commitment as a homeowner in the historic Five Points neighborhood.

Kira was drawn to HWH’s mission through both personal and professional connections. Having witnessed family members navigate similar challenges and growing up with a father who was a chef, she brings a meaningful understanding of both the barriers individuals face and the transformative power of culinary pathways.

With a career in Human Resources, Kira offers valuable expertise in staff development and organizational support. Her background provides HWH leadership with a trusted advisor on people-related matters, helping strengthen the team while advancing the organization’s mission.

Member, Board of Directors

Astrid (Oz) Spies is an experienced philanthropic professional, writer, and teacher committed to strengthening our communities.

Member, Board of Directors

Keith Story brings over 20 years of operations, relationship and outcome-based experience to HWH. Previously sitting on the Colorado ACCESS Housing Board and working as an adept business leader in the white space of startups, Keith honed a reputation for relentless focus for exceeding business imperatives and executing holistic strategic plans.