About

Our Vision

A just, equitable and high-functioning social safety net that promotes the enduring well-being and dignity of all.

Our Mission

To transform how we address homelessness by combining storytelling, research, and equity-centered design. We unite people with lived experience, service providers, policymakers, and community members to co-create human-centered, systemic solutions that prevent homelessness and support lasting housing stability.

We believe in the dignity of all beings, listening and learning actively with compassion and trust, providing space for previously marginalized voices, and committing to long-term systemic change.

Elevated Denver is a nonprofit addressing homelessness by putting power in the hands of those with lived expertise to design highly responsive, sustainable solutions.

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The Team

Elevated Denver is a collective effort powered by people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to drive our mission forward, from community engagement and event planning to expert facilitation, peer research, and lived expert leadership. Together, they represent the creativity, compassion, and cross-sector collaboration that defines our approach.

Johnna Flood

CEO & Co-Founder

Lisa Betchey

Director of Development & Community Partnerships

Myra Nagy

Lived Expert Leadership Liaison

Noemi Enriquez

Community Resource Specialist (Westwood Hub)

Mindy Sandoval

Community Resource Specialist (Westwood Hub)

Jamie Morgan

Collaboratory & Leadership Facilitator

Kristin Kunz

Graphic Design Contractor

Alaina Green

Marketing & Communications Contractor

Advisory Board

Bill Fulton, The Civic Canopy
Dindi Gaines, Adams County
Aaron Duke, Consultant and Product Expert
Aubrey Wilde, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Elise Matatall, Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
Hamilton Nikoloff, Lived Expert & Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Jennifer Stapleton, Fire & Bliss Creative