General Info
Our Staff
Dr. Alan J. Kent, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Health & Counseling Center
B. A. in Psychology from University of Rochester (1976)
M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University (1984)
Interests: Integrated health care, college student mental health, campus wellness promotion and prevention
Experience: Formerly served as Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellness at the University of South Florida. Prior to that served as Director of Counseling and Career Services at University of Washington School of Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Psychiatry.
Medical
Dr. Girish Paranjape, Doctor of Osteopathy, D.O.
Staff Physician
Medical School — Oklahoma State University
Residency - University of Colorado, Family Medicine
Fellowship — University of Colorado, Sports Medicine
Interests: Golf, fly-fishing, soccer. Enjoys spending time with his kids and family.
Experience: Specialized in medical treatment of athletic injuries. Dr. Paranjape has been the active Head Medical Team Physician for the DU Pioneers since 2002. Dr. Paranjape was in private practice in family practice/sports medicine in Boulder, CO from 2000-2002. Dr. Paranjape is Board Certified in Family Medicine, as well as Board Certified in Sports Medicine.
David Odell, M.D.
Staff Physician
MD from University of Buffalo 1995
Residency in Family Medicine from Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado in 1998
Fellowship in Sports Medicine from Ohio State University 2000
Interests: Cycling, home remodeling
Experience: Private family practice, 2000-2003. Urgent care medicine, 2003-present. University of Denver Health and Counseling Center, October-present
Sylvia Vigil, P.A.
Physician Assistant, P.A.
Bachelor of Science, Biology & Microbiology-Colorado State University
Physician Assistant Program-University of Colorado Health Sciences
Interests: Camping, reading, taking pictures, and spending time with family which includes my husband, 2 sons, parents, and 4 sisters.
Experience: Family Medicine; Private practice – three years; women's health — one year; DU Student Health & Counseling for three and a half years.
Colleen Moss, P.A.
Physician Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
University of Colorado, Boulder
Interests: Traveling, reading, scrapbooking, spending time with family
Experience: Trauma and Family Practice, dermatology, emergency Medicine, occupational Medicine.
Paula Hanson
Nurse Practitioner
Creighton University BSN
Metro state college Adult Nurse Practitioner certificate
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Masters Adult Illness and Health Maintenance
Interests: I love to walk, go to the mountains, read, knit, cook and entertain.
Experience: Capitol Hill Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, 20 years. Prior to that, I was a Critical Care/ICU nurse for 15 years.
Kirsten Ging, Psy.D.
Behavioral Health Consultant
Colorado State University, 1995, B.S.
University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, 2009, M.A.
University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, 2009, PsyD.
Interests: GLBTIQ identity development, multiculturalism and diversity, family of origin and relationship issues, couples therapy, cognitive and personality assessment, grief and loss.
Experience: University counseling center, GLBTIQ community centers for youth and adults, individual and group therapy for transgendered persons, couples therapy, personality and ADHD/LD assessment, elementary school counseling.
Cindy Ryan
Nurse Manager
TBD
Interests: TBD
Experience: Pediatrics
Cornelia Nelson, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Denver, BSBA
Red Rocks Community College
Interests: Traveling, skiing, hiking, spending time with friends and family, spending time with my dogs.
Experience: CMA — DU Health and Counseling Center
Denise Gubrud, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Red Rocks Community College
Interests: Reading, furthering my education, gardening, sewing and crafts, scenic motorcycle rides with my husband, spending time with family, friends and pets.
Experience: CMA—DU Health and Counseling Center
Amber Zamudio
Certified Medical Assistant
tbd
Interests: tbd
Experience: tbd
Adrienne Bujaci, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Red Rocks Community College
Interests: Rock climbing, baking, movies, gaming, hiking, and spending time with my dog.
Experience: CMA - DU Health and Counseling Center
Bryndi Schult, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ellsworth Community College - Iowa Falls, IA
Interests: I LOVE taking pictures, hanging out with my family, snowboarding, vacations, reading a good book, sonic beverages, and being at the pool.
Experience: Pediatrics and Pediatric/Adolescent Psych Nursing.
Nancy Krywonis, M.D.
Dermatologist
Medical School - University of Manitoba
Dermatology Residency - University of Minnesota
Interests: Gardening, biking, skiing, exploring Colorado
Experience: Dr. Krywonis practiced dermatology in Wayzata Minnesota for 15 years prior to moving to Colorado. Special interests include acne, skin cancer screening, prevention and treatment. She re-located to Denver 5 years ago with husband and children. She maintains a private practice at Rose Medical Center and has consulted at DU for the past 3 years.
Nancy Pudwill, RD
Registered Dietitian
BS in Dietetics from Kansas State University
Interests: Running, biking, snow shoeing, hiking
Experience: I have been RD in private practice here in Denver for 24 years.
Shelly Lovitt, MD
Gynecologist
Info Pending
Interests: Info Pending
Experience: Info Pending
Counseling
Jacaranda Palmateer, Psy.D.
Director, Counseling Services
BA Colgate University (1997)
MA University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2002)
PsyD University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2005)
Interests: Trauma, women's issues, assessment-personality and cognitive, learning disabilities, grief counseling, adjustment, GLBT issues, training/supervision, multicultural issues, feminist psychology, environmental/outdoor psychology
Experience: University college counseling centers, cognitive and personality assessment, residential treatment centers, grief counseling, individual/group/child/family psychotherapy, couples therapy giftedness, DBT
Tawny Hiatt, Ph.D.
Training Director
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Kansas City (2008)
M.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City (2005)
B.S. Emporia State University (2001)
Interests: I like to work with all presenting concerns but have a particular interest in; Complex trauma, supervision and training, interpersonal process and emotion focused therapy, LGBTQ identity/issues/couples, multicultural and social justice issues, family of origin problems, adjustment & identity concerns, sexual concerns/problems, emotion regulation problems & dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Experience: University counseling centers, rape crisis centers, community mental health clinic, individual/group and couples therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (groups and individual), combat veterans, organizational consultation, outreach and private practice.
Gillian Finocan Kaag, Ph.D.
Program Director, CAPE
Staff Psychologist
Ph.D. Miami University (2009)
M.A. Miami University (2005)
B.A. Middlebury College (2003)
Interests: Strong generalist background with special interests in trauma, gender-based violence, social justice issues, depression and self-injury, relationship and interpersonal effectiveness, self-esteem, body image, mind/body connection, grief and loss (incl survivors of suicide), life transitions, dreamwork, and existential issues.
Experience: Medical centers (outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization, and mobile crisis settings), university counseling centers, community mental health, domestic violence shelter, residential treatment center, team lead for Dialectical Behavior Therapy program (groups and individual), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused – CBT, Suicide Assessment and Prevention, Community Psychology and Program Evaluation (with a particular emphasis on gender-based violence issues).
Marjorie Lavin, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Medical School: Cornell University
Residency: Boston University
Interests: Psychopharmacology
Experience: Chief, Mental Health Dept Kaiser East Clinic (1983-1986); Chief Mental Health Department Harvard Community Health Plan Braintree Center (1986-1991); Consultant/Editor Mental Health Algorithms, Behavioral Health Advisor, McKesson, Inc. (2000-present); Lecturer, supervisor, teacher in psychopharmacology,time limitedtherapies Private Practice Adult Psychiatry (1998-present)
Elizabeth Sutphin, LCSW
Substance Abuse Specialist
BA University of Alaska, Fairbanks (1996)
MSW Colorado State University (2001)
Interests: drug and alcohol treatment, ACOA and family of origin issues, couple’s counseling, women’s issues, group therapy, trauma recovery, grief and loss, training and supervision
Experience: University Counseling Centers, substance abuse, military families, private practice, residential treatment centers, couple’s counseling, career counseling, nursing homes, domestic violence and child abuse.
Christine DeVore, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Bachelor of Science, University of Iowa
Master of Arts, International Disaster Psychology, University of Denver
Doctorate of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, expected 2013, University of Denver
Interests: general counseling, trauma, grief and loss, multicultural issues, international student issues and health psychology
Experience: international disaster psychology, forensic psychology, psychosocial oncology, college counseling
Emily Fogle, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Intern
BS University of Georgia (2005)
MA University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (2009)
PsyD Candidate in Clinical Psychology - University of Denver (Anticipated 2012)
Interests: Adjustment to life changes, trauma therapy, women’s issues, health psychology, effectiveness in relationships, multiculturalism, cognitive and personality assessment
Experience: Inpatient physical rehabilitation unit, burn injury inpatient intensive care unit, employee assistance program, correctional facility, forensic community counseling
Alexis Heimann, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Psy.D. University of Denver (Anticipated 2013)
M.A. University of Denver (2011)
B.A. Colby College (2007)
Interests: Eating disorders and body image, trauma, family of origin issues, depression, emotion regulation problems, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), relationship and interpersonal effectiveness, couples therapy, multiculturalism.
Experience: Partial hospitalization and outpatient eating disorders treatment facilities, community mental health, outpatient generalist mental health treatment.
Kim Mathewson
TBA
TBA
Interests: TBA
Experience: TBA
Alexandra McDermott, M.A.
Assessment GST
B.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine University
M.A. in Clinical Psychology from DU GSPP
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (expected 2014)
Interests: Assessment, Eating Disorders, College Counseling Centers
Experience: Eating Disorders, Assessment, Applied Behavior Analysis, Community Mental Health, University Mental Health
David Shanley, M.A.
Predoctoral Intern
PsyD University of Denver (expected 2013)
M.A. University of Denver, GSPP (2010)
B.A. University of Pennsylvania (2005)
Interests: Acceptance-based models of therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, exposure therapy, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, multiculturalism, men’s issues, couples therapy, group therapy, and cognitive assessment
Experience: University counseling centers, community mental health centers, long-term therapy outpatient clinics, forensic/corrections settings, residential treatment
Health Promotion
Jane Hood
Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator
Info pending
Interests: Info pending
Experience: Info pending
Mackenzie Hartmeier
HYPE Coordinator
Info pending
Interests: Info pending
Experience: Info pending
Administration
Chris Wera
Director of Finance and Administration
MACC — Master of Accountancy, DU
BS — Bachelor of Science, CU
CPA — Certified Public Accountant
CMA — Certified Managerial Accountant
CFA — Certified in Financial Management
Current PhD student in Quantitative Research Methods, DU
Interests: I enjoy just about anything outside, but especially enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking and camping. I have climbed over half of Colorado's 14'ers. If I had to do it all over, I would figure out a way to win the lottery so I could be a ski bum and travel the world (actually, I'm working on that goal right now).
Experience: Over fifteen years of financial experience, including a dozen years of controlling, financing, planning and developing budgets, with seven in healthcare. I have served in various financial capacities including Business and Finance Officer, Controller and Chief Financial Officer. I have also served on served on the Board of the Butterfly Pavilion, and have advised several non-profit boards and committees.
Jeremiah Mashore
Assistant Director for Operations
Attended Colorado College
Interests: Project South Africa and Snowboarding.
Experience: Small business account manager, Hewlett Packard, DU Health & Counseling Center, 2003 — present.
Sarah Johnson
Manager of Accounting and Data
BA in Management from MSCD
Interests: I collect hobbies; mainly crafts such as sewing, croqueting, candle making, etc... I am currently studying for the GMAT to start working on my Masters in Management and Accountancy.
Experience: One year Billing Coordinator at HCC, One and a half years Practice Coordinator at HCC, two years Accounting Assistant at The Cable Center
Erica Mischke
Practice Coordinator - Manager
University of Nebraska- 2 years
Culinary Institute of America-A.O.S Culinary Arts
Metropolitan State College- currently
Interests: Watching movies and cooking.
Experience: Eight years Restaurant Management and seven years retail management.
Tiffany Myers
Practice Coordinator
BSBA Finance, DU 2008
AS Health Information Management, San Diego Mesa College 2006
Interests: Tennis, Gymnastics, Piano, Health and Fitness
Experience: I completed two Clinical Practices at the VA Hospital in San Diego, one in Health Information Services and the other in the Cancer Registry. While finishing my BSBA at DU I completed an internship with a small local Wealth Management firm where I gained experience in various aspects of tax reporting, financial planning and mutual fund research. This was a valuable experience, but I'm glad to be back in healthcare and particularly in the Student Health and Counseling Center at DU.
Shannon Christensen
Practice Coordinator
MBA - Master of Business Administration, Colorado Technical University
BS – Bachelor of Science, Weber State University
Interests: Exploring the great outdoors! I love walking, hiking, biking, reading, movies, music, and the theater.
Experience: My background is primarily retail management with over 15 years of experience.
Health and Counseling Center, April 2012 – Present
Garrett Mathias
Practice Coordinator
Master of Arts - History - Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - History - Colorado State University
Interests: Soccer, hiking and camping, tennis, running, wine and cheese tasting, beach volleyball, theater
Experience: I originally hail from the southern Colorado/northern New Mexico area. I came to DU from the non-profit sector where I previously served as a part of the development team for a large natural history museum. Prior to that experience, I worked in the retail and restaurant industries and was an orientation leader/peer counselor to students at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. I am super excited to be a part of the fantastic team at the Health and Counseling Center, and I look forward to serving the needs of the entire DU student and parent community.
Pierre Vincent
Webmaster
Currently working towards a B.S. in Biochemistry, Minor in Medical Physics
Interests: Martial arts, hockey, photography, parkour, and cooking.
Experience: Webmastered for Bugei.com for 2 years and have been working for the HCC since early 2009.
