Our Providers
Laura Olson MS, MEd, ADDC
Executive Director/Owner
(719) 651-8928
lauraolson@palome.org
Laura Olson is one of the owners of Palomé and is the Executive Director. Laura has a
Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Learning. Laura has an extensive background and training in working with children, adolescents and adults experiencing trauma. Laura is a nationally recognized trainer/consultant for the Nurturing Parenting Programs and provides facilitator trainings several times per year. She also provides consultation and training for the Colorado Office of Early Childhood in Nurturing Parenting. Laura provides training in The Great Behavior Breakdown, Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work, In Home Services and Peer Specialist Training. Laura is a TBRI® Practicitioner and provides TBRI® Caregiver Training. Laura also works with families in facilitating the Nurturing Parenting Programs.
Executive Director/Owner
(719) 651-8928
lauraolson@palome.org
Laura Olson is one of the owners of Palomé and is the Executive Director. Laura has a
Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Learning. Laura has an extensive background and training in working with children, adolescents and adults experiencing trauma. Laura is a nationally recognized trainer/consultant for the Nurturing Parenting Programs and provides facilitator trainings several times per year. She also provides consultation and training for the Colorado Office of Early Childhood in Nurturing Parenting. Laura provides training in The Great Behavior Breakdown, Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work, In Home Services and Peer Specialist Training. Laura is a TBRI® Practicitioner and provides TBRI® Caregiver Training. Laura also works with families in facilitating the Nurturing Parenting Programs.
Kelly Porterfield, LPC
Clinical Director/Owner
(719) 648-0920
kellyporterfield@palome.org
Kelly is one of the owners of Palomé and is our Clinical Director. Kelly specializes in working with trauma and is certified in EMDR. She provides domestic violence survivor treatment and empowers individuals in their journey forward. Kelly also works with military soldiers and their families in dealing with the multitude of unique challenges that military families face. She works closely with Fort Carson Family Advocacy Program in supporting military families during their service. She is an advocate for the soldier and veteran and recognizes the significance of trauma within the military experience.
Clinical Director/Owner
(719) 648-0920
kellyporterfield@palome.org
Kelly is one of the owners of Palomé and is our Clinical Director. Kelly specializes in working with trauma and is certified in EMDR. She provides domestic violence survivor treatment and empowers individuals in their journey forward. Kelly also works with military soldiers and their families in dealing with the multitude of unique challenges that military families face. She works closely with Fort Carson Family Advocacy Program in supporting military families during their service. She is an advocate for the soldier and veteran and recognizes the significance of trauma within the military experience.
Laura Morgan, LSW
TIPS Supervisor
(719) 571-9950
lauramorgan@palome.org
Laura has a Masters of Social Work from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. She completed her internship with Palomé and now works as a therapist at Palomé. Laura is specializing in mental health and trauma. Her ultimate passion is to ensure a better world for children through working with them and their caregivers. Laura enjoys providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults as well as working with our TIPS program. Outside the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, watching hockey and playing with her two dogs.
Sara Handley, MSW
MOSAICS Program Manager
719-696-1639
sarahandley@palome.org
Sara has a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University and Masters of Social Work from Springfield College. She is a mother of two and a grandmother of 9! She currently provides life skills education, supervised visitations, in home services, removal prevention, mobile crisis and outreach, prevention and intervention services. Sara has extensive experience in child welfare and providing family support services in many different settings. She has taught 2nd grade and preschool, including working in the Head Start program. Sara enjoys knitting, gardening and baking. She even has a worm farm!
MOSAICS Program Manager
719-696-1639
sarahandley@palome.org
Sara has a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University and Masters of Social Work from Springfield College. She is a mother of two and a grandmother of 9! She currently provides life skills education, supervised visitations, in home services, removal prevention, mobile crisis and outreach, prevention and intervention services. Sara has extensive experience in child welfare and providing family support services in many different settings. She has taught 2nd grade and preschool, including working in the Head Start program. Sara enjoys knitting, gardening and baking. She even has a worm farm!
McKenzie Olson, BS
MOSAICS Supervisor
719-359-4064
mckenzieolson@palome.org
McKenzie has a Bachelors Degree in Public Health. She completed her internship at Palomé and is now working full time providing supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, removal prevention, mobile response and outreach, prevention and intervention services. McKenzie also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
MOSAICS Supervisor
719-359-4064
mckenzieolson@palome.org
McKenzie has a Bachelors Degree in Public Health. She completed her internship at Palomé and is now working full time providing supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, removal prevention, mobile response and outreach, prevention and intervention services. McKenzie also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Jennifer Voneida, MSW, SWC
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
jennifervoneida@palome.org
Jennifer is a Clinical Social Work Candidate who provides therapeutic services at Palomé. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida State University and earned a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. While at DU, she also completed a specialized human-animal-environment interactions (HAEI) in social work program.
Jennifer works with adolescent and adult clients using the principles of Internal Family Systems. She has experience working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, relationship issues, stress, self-esteem, and trauma. Jennifer has also taught the Nurturing Parenting Program to both groups and individuals.
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
jennifervoneida@palome.org
Jennifer is a Clinical Social Work Candidate who provides therapeutic services at Palomé. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida State University and earned a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. While at DU, she also completed a specialized human-animal-environment interactions (HAEI) in social work program.
Jennifer works with adolescent and adult clients using the principles of Internal Family Systems. She has experience working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, relationship issues, stress, self-esteem, and trauma. Jennifer has also taught the Nurturing Parenting Program to both groups and individuals.
Joseph Craig BA
MOSAICS Supervisor
(719) 888-9689
josephcraig@palome.org
Joseph has a Bachelors in Psychology from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. Joseph provides supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, advocacy, mobile response, services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Joseph also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
MOSAICS Supervisor
(719) 888-9689
josephcraig@palome.org
Joseph has a Bachelors in Psychology from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. Joseph provides supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, advocacy, mobile response, services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Joseph also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Audrey Velez MSW, SWC
Therapist
(719) 249-4119
audreyvelez@palome.org
Audrey has a Bachelors in Psychology from California State University at Fresno State. Audrey also has a Masters in Social Work at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. She is a Clinical Social Work Candidate. Audrey provides supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, advocacy, mobile response, services, nurturing parenting classes and therapy. Audrey also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Therapist
(719) 249-4119
audreyvelez@palome.org
Audrey has a Bachelors in Psychology from California State University at Fresno State. Audrey also has a Masters in Social Work at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. She is a Clinical Social Work Candidate. Audrey provides supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, advocacy, mobile response, services, nurturing parenting classes and therapy. Audrey also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Heidi Yeley, AA, BS
MOSAICS Program Manager
(719) 565-8423
heidiyeley@palome.org
Heidi has worked in the healthcare field for 22 years. Her primary focus for the last 8 years has been working with youth and families in the juvenile justice system and in the mental health and substance abuse field. Heidi Lynch has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Northern Kentucky University and an Associate of Arts from University of Cincinnati. She is an ACE's Trainer and Peer Recovery Coach. She is an ACE Trainer, Peer Specialist trained and has worked in human services for the past 7 years.
MOSAICS Program Manager
(719) 565-8423
heidiyeley@palome.org
Heidi has worked in the healthcare field for 22 years. Her primary focus for the last 8 years has been working with youth and families in the juvenile justice system and in the mental health and substance abuse field. Heidi Lynch has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Northern Kentucky University and an Associate of Arts from University of Cincinnati. She is an ACE's Trainer and Peer Recovery Coach. She is an ACE Trainer, Peer Specialist trained and has worked in human services for the past 7 years.
Abbey Grant BA, MFS
Mobile Response Supervisor
(719) 641-1649
abbeygrant@palome.org
Abbey is our Mobile Response Supervisor and manages our Mobile Response SOS Program at Palomé. Abbey has a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Forensic Science from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Abbey has a history working with youth in probation, child welfare and residential programs. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa but has been in Colorado since 1986 and calls Colorado home! Abey enjoys activities of all kinds but focuses on doing them with her own children and family regularly. Abbey works with youth and families in a variety of settings, providing a variety of services at Palomé.
Mobile Response Supervisor
(719) 641-1649
abbeygrant@palome.org
Abbey is our Mobile Response Supervisor and manages our Mobile Response SOS Program at Palomé. Abbey has a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Forensic Science from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Abbey has a history working with youth in probation, child welfare and residential programs. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa but has been in Colorado since 1986 and calls Colorado home! Abey enjoys activities of all kinds but focuses on doing them with her own children and family regularly. Abbey works with youth and families in a variety of settings, providing a variety of services at Palomé.
Hayley Robillard AA
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 245-5042
haleyrobillard@palome.org
Hayley has experience working with youth in a variety of capacities, including ABA. She has an Associate of Arts in psychology and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has a passion for helping others, especially in making them feel supported and accepted. She values humor and connection with others. Haley enjoys spending time with animals and appreciating the outdoors. She provides advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé and provides support for them in the family and community setting. Hayley also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families.
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 245-5042
haleyrobillard@palome.org
Hayley has experience working with youth in a variety of capacities, including ABA. She has an Associate of Arts in psychology and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has a passion for helping others, especially in making them feel supported and accepted. She values humor and connection with others. Haley enjoys spending time with animals and appreciating the outdoors. She provides advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé and provides support for them in the family and community setting. Hayley also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families.
Mackenzie Lafean BA
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 301-9669
mackenzielafean@palome.org
Mackenzie has a Bachelors in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado and a Masters Degree in Sociology from Arizona State University. Mackenzie provides supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, advocacy, mobile response services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Mackenzie also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program. Mackenzie enjoys spending time with animals and doing outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 301-9669
mackenzielafean@palome.org
Mackenzie has a Bachelors in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado and a Masters Degree in Sociology from Arizona State University. Mackenzie provides supervised visitation, life skills education, in home services, advocacy, mobile response services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Mackenzie also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program. Mackenzie enjoys spending time with animals and doing outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
Frank Mauro BA
TIPS Group Lead Facilitator
(719) 571.9950
frankmauro@palome.org
Frank has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Frank works to support our mobile response team as well as providing supervised visitation, advocacy and mentorship to children and youth. Frank also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program working with the school age children (12 and under).
TIPS Group Lead Facilitator
(719) 571.9950
frankmauro@palome.org
Frank has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Frank works to support our mobile response team as well as providing supervised visitation, advocacy and mentorship to children and youth. Frank also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program working with the school age children (12 and under).
Erin Sullivan LPCC
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
erinsullivan@palome.org
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and is excited to be a therapist at Palomé after completing her practicum and clinical internship with Palomé. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, a Master of Science degree in Environmental Policy from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Erin enjoys providing therapeutic services to children and adults and is especially interested in somatic experiencing and parts work. She is also trained and experienced in providing EMDR therapy.
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
erinsullivan@palome.org
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and is excited to be a therapist at Palomé after completing her practicum and clinical internship with Palomé. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, a Master of Science degree in Environmental Policy from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Erin enjoys providing therapeutic services to children and adults and is especially interested in somatic experiencing and parts work. She is also trained and experienced in providing EMDR therapy.
Stephanie Wagner LSW
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
stephaniewagner@palome.org
Stephanie has her Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado and is a Licensed Social Worker. Stephanie provides clinical services including individual therapy and facilitating groups in our TIPS for Youth and Families program. Stephanie works primarily with children and utilizes play therapy techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. When Stephanie isn't working, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops and hiking with her dogs.
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
stephaniewagner@palome.org
Stephanie has her Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado and is a Licensed Social Worker. Stephanie provides clinical services including individual therapy and facilitating groups in our TIPS for Youth and Families program. Stephanie works primarily with children and utilizes play therapy techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. When Stephanie isn't working, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops and hiking with her dogs.
Haley Crawford BA
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 201-6989
haleycrawford@palome.org
Hayley has her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Haley loves being outdoors and enjoys to hike in her free time. She provides advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé and provides supervised visitation, advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé. Haley has a passion for supporting families and children in the community.
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 201-6989
haleycrawford@palome.org
Hayley has her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Haley loves being outdoors and enjoys to hike in her free time. She provides advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé and provides supervised visitation, advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé. Haley has a passion for supporting families and children in the community.
Chloe Dudden BA
Teen Center Lead Advocate
(719) 453-2545
chloedudden@palome.org
Chloe has her degree in interpersonal communication and psychology from Grand Canyon University online. She has had experience with behavioral issues in schools. She enjoys the outdoors, shopping, coffee and ice cream runs and making others happy. She also enjoys long talks and laughter. Chloe provides supervised visitation, advocacy, mobile response services and supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program. Chloe is the Teen Advocate supporting The Edge Teen Center in Woodland Park. Chloe is very easygoing and gets a long with anyone.
Teen Center Lead Advocate
(719) 453-2545
chloedudden@palome.org
Chloe has her degree in interpersonal communication and psychology from Grand Canyon University online. She has had experience with behavioral issues in schools. She enjoys the outdoors, shopping, coffee and ice cream runs and making others happy. She also enjoys long talks and laughter. Chloe provides supervised visitation, advocacy, mobile response services and supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program. Chloe is the Teen Advocate supporting The Edge Teen Center in Woodland Park. Chloe is very easygoing and gets a long with anyone.
Elena Henry
Teen Center Lead Advocate
(719) 453-2545
elenahenry@palome.org
Elena has significant experience in working with families and serving our region in many realms, including serving on the Gifted Education State Advisory Committee. Elena provides supervised visitation, life skills education, advocacy, mobile response services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Elena also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Teen Center Lead Advocate
(719) 453-2545
elenahenry@palome.org
Elena has significant experience in working with families and serving our region in many realms, including serving on the Gifted Education State Advisory Committee. Elena provides supervised visitation, life skills education, advocacy, mobile response services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Elena also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Mark King
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 725-0087
markking@palome.org
Mark is very expressive and direct in his approach to mental health with multiple years in the career field. Mark is a family specialist at Palomé in pursuit of growing his skills and tool box to facilitate growth in others. Mark provides supervised visitation, life skills education, advocacy, mobile response services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Mark also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
TIPS Group Facilitator
(719) 725-0087
markking@palome.org
Mark is very expressive and direct in his approach to mental health with multiple years in the career field. Mark is a family specialist at Palomé in pursuit of growing his skills and tool box to facilitate growth in others. Mark provides supervised visitation, life skills education, advocacy, mobile response services, outreach, prevention and intervention services. Mark also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Vincent Gutierrez
Family Specialist
(760) 427-5273
vincentgutierrez@palome.org
Vincent provides supervised visitation, transportation and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé. He loves providing support for them in the family and community setting. Vincent also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Family Specialist
(760) 427-5273
vincentgutierrez@palome.org
Vincent provides supervised visitation, transportation and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé. He loves providing support for them in the family and community setting. Vincent also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Leslie Patterson MA
Teen Center Program Manager
(719) 571-9950
lesliepatterson@palome.org
Leslie has a Bachelors in Special Education and a Masters in Educational Counseling.
She has extensive experience working with school aged children, young adults, and adults in behavioral health, substance use, and career advancement. She has created several community-based organizations to meet the needs of youth and families in Colorado Springs. Over the years, she has served on a multitude of state and local councils with a focus on improving behavioral health and addiction recovery access. Leslie is strong advocate for underserved populations.
Teen Center Program Manager
(719) 571-9950
lesliepatterson@palome.org
Leslie has a Bachelors in Special Education and a Masters in Educational Counseling.
She has extensive experience working with school aged children, young adults, and adults in behavioral health, substance use, and career advancement. She has created several community-based organizations to meet the needs of youth and families in Colorado Springs. Over the years, she has served on a multitude of state and local councils with a focus on improving behavioral health and addiction recovery access. Leslie is strong advocate for underserved populations.
Emily Lovato BA
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
emilylovato@palome.org
Emily is currently working on her Master's degree in Community Counseling. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Services. Emily provides supervised visitations, advocacy, family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program. In her free time, Emily loves being outside, cooking, and hanging out with my friends and family.
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
emilylovato@palome.org
Emily is currently working on her Master's degree in Community Counseling. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Services. Emily provides supervised visitations, advocacy, family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program. In her free time, Emily loves being outside, cooking, and hanging out with my friends and family.
Evan Brown
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
evanbrown@palome.org
Evan has experience volunteering as an Ambassador with the Educating Children
of Color in Colorado Springs. Evan provides supervised visitations, advocacy
and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
evanbrown@palome.org
Evan has experience volunteering as an Ambassador with the Educating Children
of Color in Colorado Springs. Evan provides supervised visitations, advocacy
and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Kloe Fortner BA
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
kloefortner@palome.org
Kloe has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Services from the
University of Tennessee in Chatanooga, Tennessee. Kloe provides
supervised visitations, advocacy, family preservation and also supports our
TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
kloefortner@palome.org
Kloe has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Services from the
University of Tennessee in Chatanooga, Tennessee. Kloe provides
supervised visitations, advocacy, family preservation and also supports our
TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Mia Perez BA
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
miaperez@palome.org
Mia has a Bachelors degree in Human Services from the University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs. Mia provides supervised visitations, advocacy, family
preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
miaperez@palome.org
Mia has a Bachelors degree in Human Services from the University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs. Mia provides supervised visitations, advocacy, family
preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Bianca Munguia
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
biancamunguia@palome.org
Bianca is currently working on her Associates degree in Communications from the
Consumnes River College in California. Bianca provides supervised visitations,
advocacy, family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Program.
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
biancamunguia@palome.org
Bianca is currently working on her Associates degree in Communications from the
Consumnes River College in California. Bianca provides supervised visitations,
advocacy, family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Program.
Simona Stanley
Family Specialist Intern
(719) 571-9950
simonastanley@palome.org
Simona is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Social Work at University
of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Simona provides supervised visitations, advocacy,
family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Program.
Family Specialist Intern
(719) 571-9950
simonastanley@palome.org
Simona is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Social Work at University
of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Simona provides supervised visitations, advocacy,
family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Program.
Abby Felipe
Family Specialist Intern
(719) 571-9950
abbyfelipe@palome.org
Abby is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Human Services at University
of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Abby provides supervised visitations, advocacy,
family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Program.
Family Specialist Intern
(719) 571-9950
abbyfelipe@palome.org
Abby is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Human Services at University
of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Abby provides supervised visitations, advocacy,
family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families
Program.
Michelle Weldon
Family Specialist Intern
(719) 571-9950
michelleweldon@palome.org
Michelle is currently working on her BSW in Social Work at UCCS and is currently interning at Palome as a Family Specialist. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, road trips, the beach, and traveling. Michelle has worked as a Victim’s Advocate, a teen mentor, and has a passion for working with people. Michelle provides supervised visitations, advocacy, family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Family Specialist Intern
(719) 571-9950
michelleweldon@palome.org
Michelle is currently working on her BSW in Social Work at UCCS and is currently interning at Palome as a Family Specialist. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, road trips, the beach, and traveling. Michelle has worked as a Victim’s Advocate, a teen mentor, and has a passion for working with people. Michelle provides supervised visitations, advocacy, family preservation and also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families Program.
Melanie Bowen MSW Intern
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
melaniebowen@palome.org
Melanie is a MSW intern with Palomé and is currently working on her Masters of Social Work through University of Denver. She proudly served as a Seebee in the Navy. She likes to create art, both painting and wrapping stones. She likes to spend her free time relaxing with her dog, George. Melanie provides advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé. Melanie also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Family Specialist
(719) 571-9950
melaniebowen@palome.org
Melanie is a MSW intern with Palomé and is currently working on her Masters of Social Work through University of Denver. She proudly served as a Seebee in the Navy. She likes to create art, both painting and wrapping stones. She likes to spend her free time relaxing with her dog, George. Melanie provides advocacy and mentorship for children and youth at Palomé. Melanie also supports our TIPS for Youth and Families program.
Kelsey Bomsiewicz MFT Intern
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
kelseybomsiewicz@palome.org
Kelsey is working on her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University. She is an intern at Palomé and is passionate about empowering couples and families. She was previously a journalist and communications professional and believes everyone has a unique story. In her spare time, she enoys skiing, hiking and camping with her husband and dog, Finn.
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
kelseybomsiewicz@palome.org
Kelsey is working on her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University. She is an intern at Palomé and is passionate about empowering couples and families. She was previously a journalist and communications professional and believes everyone has a unique story. In her spare time, she enoys skiing, hiking and camping with her husband and dog, Finn.
Hannah Lovin MFT Intern
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
hannahlovin@palome.org
Hannah is working on her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University. She is providing therapy as an intern at Palome. She holds Bachelors degrees in both Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and paddle boarding with her corgi, Paisley.
Therapist
(719) 571-9950
hannahlovin@palome.org
Hannah is working on her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University. She is providing therapy as an intern at Palome. She holds Bachelors degrees in both Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and paddle boarding with her corgi, Paisley.