Executive Director

Bryn is a graduate from Chatfield Senior High School and Colorado State University. She majored in human development and family studies and specified in occupational therapy courses. Bryn loves to dance, hang out with friends, and play games of all sorts. She couldn’t stay away from the wonderful community in Littleton and came back to work with this amazing population in the heart of her hometown.

Associate Executive Director

Chelsea graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a degree in behavioral science and sociology. Following graduation, she began supporting the IDD community as a direct support professional. Over the last 14 years, she has served this population as SLS Provider, Day Program Manager, Behavioral Services Manager, Employment Services Director, and she started the Residential program at Stepping Stone in 2016. Chelsea now oversees services and operations at Stepping Stone as Assistant Executive Director. As a Colorado native, she enjoys camping and enjoying the outdoors with her husband, daughter, and dog. She loves being part of the Stepping Stone team and looks forward to continuing the growth of innovative service opportunities for the individuals we support.

Finance and Operations Director

Mark is originally from Wyoming, and he loves the Denver, Colorado lifestyle—especially the mountains. Mark and his wife Darlene, an RN, share a passion for caring for others, and his background has spanned from healthcare to homecare, from medical clinics—providing surgical services—to in-home care for seniors and those with disabilities. With an MBA from the University of Denver and a master’s in healthcare administration from the University of Colorado at Denver, he’s also a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE). Mark enjoys being part of teams with a mission of providing exceptional service, and he’s thrilled to serve with the outstanding team at Stepping Stone Support Center. He enjoys playing drums in Denver-area country/classic rock bands, riding his Harley in the mountains, hiking, attending concerts, and rooting for the Broncos.

Program Director

Jennifer, a Colorado native, has a degree in communication from University of Colorado at Boulder. After a brief career working in sales and marketing, she stumbled upon the wonderful world of helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs in the community—and she has never looked back! Over the years, Jennifer has provided both employment and day program supports, managing teams in both areas. She is energized by the important role these services play in helping people to live the lives they want, growing independence and fostering relationships that lead to increased inclusion. Among her career highlights, Jennifer was part of the team that brought Project SEARCH to the Denver Metro area in 2009, where she and the team assisted 80% of the first-year graduates in securing community employment! She is an avid reader and enjoys crochet. She’s also an animal lover with two cats and has fostered cats, helping them prepare for their forever homes.

In-Home Services Director

Coneda is a Colorado native. She grew up in Lafayette, Colorado and graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. As a native, she enjoys all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer in summertime: swimming, hiking, back- or front-porch sitting, and any kind of live music. She has been caring for others since she was young and looks forward to caring for others well into the future. She’s excited to be part of the adventure with the staff and participants of Stepping Stone.

People Care Director

Crista is originally from New Mexico and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer science. She lived in Colorado for 22 years and now resides in Texas. Crista has worked with individuals with IDD since 2014 and feels extremely grateful for the many ways they’ve enriched her life. She enjoys attending and volunteering for church events, singing, dancing, hiking, and spending time with her incredible family and friends. Crista considers the Stepping Stone family one of her greatest gifts!

Honorary Member of Stepping Stone’s Leadership Team: Co-Founder of Stepping Stone with Bryn

Barb brought her 40-plus years' experience in small business administration to help start Stepping Stone. As a parent of one of our participants, Barb has been excited to see Stepping Stone's evolution into a life-changing experience for so many wonderful adults. Barb’s long-term dream is to open a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities, so she branched off from Stepping Stone to start Trailhead Community. See our Community Partners page to learn more about Trailhead.

Employment Services Director

Suzanne is a native of Colorado and grew up in Lakewood. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Colorado State University and got her master’s in education from Colorado Christian University. She retired from Jefferson County Public Schools in 2016, after 30 years as a teacher and administrator. Suzanne started working for Stepping Stone as a job coach and soon realized she found her second career working with the IDD community. She believes everyone who wants to be employed should have the opportunity for inclusive, meaningful work and loves helping participants find employment in the community. In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys the outdoors, working out, reading, and traveling.