Our Team

Shyll Bowen is the director of Hopelight Behavioral Health.  She holds a master’s degree in special education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Shyll has worked with children, both typically developing and with special developmental needs, for over 30 years. She has taught and served as a behavioral specialist for children in preschool through high school in both private and public settings in the various locations in the United States and abroad. Shyll provides professional development for teachers and parent training courses. She is also the coordinator of behavioral support groups, and health coaching for Hopelight Medical Clinic.

Sarah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and was Hopelight's very first Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) when Hopelight Behavioral Health was first founded.  Sarah completed her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on education, psychology and Bible with a minor in International Studies and also completed her Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.  Sarah is a native of Colorado and has found her calling in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.  She loves her work with children who experience behavioral challenges and their families.

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Heather Hensley moved to Longmont from Fort Worth, Texas in 2018. She graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught elementary school for the past 13 years. Heather is currently working on her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and is excited to work with Hopelight. When Heather is not working, she loves to read, bake, and spend time with her family.

Diva was born and raised in Saltillo, Mexico. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Nebraska and received her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Diva has 10 years of experience working with typical and special needs children and adults as an educator and in the human services field. She began her career as a high school Spanish teacher in Denver, then moved on to teach in a Spanish immersion program as a first-grade teacher. After her teaching experience Diva and her husband moved to Cozumel, Mexico to run an orphanage. Diva’s work at the orphanage as the Education Coordinator, among other administrative and childcare duties, is what inspired her to pursue the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Diva and her family moved back to the United States in 2019. She is passionate in working with children and adults and is looking forward to growing both professionally and personally as she begins her work at Hopelight.

Sydney graduated with her Masters in the Science of Applied Behavior Analysis. She has been in the field for almost 6 years now, providing care and support for all her clients. Sydney is currently working toward her supervision hours to sit for the board certification exam. When Sydney is not working, she enjoys relaxing evenings working on Disney puzzles and playing sudoku, with her cat Riley. She is extremely excited to be part of the Hopelight family and continue her experience here.

Jessica moved to Colorado 4 years ago after completing her B.A. in Anthropology at Northern Arizona University and a Masters in Sustainable Solutions at Arizona State University. Upon graduation she began working as a Museum Educator for the CU South Denver Museum, where she fully realized her love for working with children. Motivated by the successful interventions her autistic brother received at a young age, she wanted to have a positive influence on children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and began working as a Behavior Technician in Glenwood Springs, CO. New to the Longmont area, she is excited to work with children and families in need in her community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking with her dogs and getting out on the water.

Originally from San Jose, CA, Trevor moved to Longmont in 2005. He graduated from Longmont Christian and continued his education at Central Christian College of KS. He was a resident adviser for 3 years while in college and during that time, created a fund-raiser to help raise money for adoptive parents. Prior to coming to work at Hopelight, he spent a year as a Christian camp intern, learning about the outdoors, education and ministry.

Kim is a Colorado Native who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Northern Colorado. She has been working with this community for two years and is passionate to see the growth our clients make. She is currently pursuing her BCaBA certificate with Florida Institute of Technology in order to better serve the children and families within the Hopelight community.

Debby is a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys working with children, teens, and adults.  Debby has worked with children and families her entire professional life, first as a Registered Nurse and now as a Counselor.  Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused Counseling, and EMDR are some of the methods Debby uses with individuals to help resolve issues such as anxiety, depression, behavior problems, inattention, grief, or anger management.  Debby's philosophy is that we all have bumps in the road and need another caring individual to give us support and she feel honored to be invited into her clients' lives to walk along beside them for a time.

Michelle is a pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years of experience working with children and their families. She has a passion for working with kids and enjoys building relationships with the families she works with and supporting the child’s development. She has a special interest and expertise in the areas of ADHD, sensory integration, handwriting, coordination difficulties, fine motor skills and social skills. Michelle is a Colorado native and lives in Lyons with her husband and two daughters. 

Jamie is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience. Jamie has worked with children in early intervention programs, in the schools, and in outpatient clinics, as well as working with adults in skilled nursing facilities and in the hospital setting. She has experience with children on all ends of the developmental spectrum; from typically developing children with articulation concerns to children with more severe developmental and communication needs. Jamie graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Communicative Disorders and from The University of the District of Columbia with an MS in Speech-Language Pathology. She is married with 3 children and lives in Broomfield, CO.

Tori grew up in Little Rock, AR.  She went to Harding University and has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She plans on getting her master’s in Speech Pathology in a few years.  She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, their dog Lexi, and cat Ellie.  Fun fact about Tori: she was a competitive figure skater for 10 years!

Jon originally grew up down in Florida and got his bachelor’s degree in Criminal justice from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2017. After college he moved out to Colorado and spent the last two years working for a non-profit helping rehabilitate felons back into society, but his true passion has always been working with children. Which is one reason Jon is excited to be coming aboard the Hopelight Behavioral health team as a Behavioral Technician.  When he’s not working, Jon likes to spend his free time up in the mountains with his dog Darla hiking and camping, and if he’s not in the mountains he’s at church where he enjoys teaching in the children and student ministries.

Arielle is currently studying Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado-Boulder, where she has spent time pursuing research involving childhood behavior and the basis for motivation. Her passion has always been working with children and she has spent time both at home and abroad teaching, as well as founded her own music/art-oriented program for children. Arielle hopes to complete her degree and pursue further studies in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Virginia is a Colorado native and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Leadership Studies. She was also a part of the President's Leadership Program during her time at UNC. Virginia plans on continuing her education in a Master’s program for Social Work. During her free time, Virginia likes to read books and spend time with her family and friends. She is very excited to join the Hopelight team.

Aubree is from Southern Colorado and is currently pursuing a dual degree in elementary education and special education k-12 through Western Governors University. Aubree is extremely passionate about working with kids and has been working in the significant support needs special education program as a Paraprofessional/Health Technician at Highland High School for the past three years. Aubree aspires to become a significant support needs special education teacher once she earns her degree. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with her family. Aubree is excited to be a part of the Hopelight team!

Brian grew up on a farm in rural Oklahoma with his parents and four brothers. He moved to Colorado in 2003 to be able to enjoy the outdoor activities the mountains offer including mountain biking, hiking, camping, hunting, climbing, snowboarding, and rafting. Now married with 2 young children, the adventures that he enjoys have taken on a new focus. Brian and his family are passionate to serve the children that need love the most. The passion to serve led the Coffin family to volunteer at local children’s homes, organize international mission trips, and they recently returned from living 6 years in the South of Mexico where Brian served as Director of Operations in an orphanage. Brian holds a degree in Organizational Management from Colorado Christian University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.  Brian and his wife dream to someday open an ABA clinic in Mexico, or some other country that struggles to address the needs of families with special needs children.

Melody is originally from Austin, Texas and moved to Colorado in June of 2014. With a history of several years in social work field with emphasis on Supported Employment, she has pivoted her focus and is a Psychology student pursuing her career in ABA (and a Host Home Provider for adults with disability)! In her free time, she loves playing her instrument (Auto Harp), doing yoga, cooking, and relaxing with her husband and friends. Melody is passionate about the Psychology/ABA field and enjoys working with others.

Lexi Hempstead is a Colorado native although she just moved to Longmont this past June. Lexi graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2018 with a Bachelors degree in Anthropology. Upon, graduating, Lexi was offered a full-time job in the social work field. Although she dreamed of being a coroner, Lexi soon realized that social work was her true passion. Lexi is so excited to be a part of the Hopelight family!

John graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish.  He grew up in Colorado Springs and has lived across the front range and loves living in Colorado.  John and his wife just relocated from Estes Park to Longmont about two and a half years ago and they love it here. He loves sports, working out, watching movies, learning languages and enjoying everything that Colorado has to offer. John’s dream is to become a clinical neuropsychologist someday.

Zoe moved to Colorado at the end of 2020 from Boston, where she attended Lesley University for her degree in psychology.  She learned about ABA therapy while working in Boston as a caregiver for a child with special needs.  It was from this experience that she decided to work in the field of ABA therapy to help children reach their maximum potential.  Before living in Boston, Zoe traveled through Africa and eventually settled in South Africa for three years. There, she volunteered with numerous orphanages and schools eventually being hired into a permanent position with the volunteer organization. Zoe has always had a passion for working with children with diverse abilities for as long as she can remember and is so excited to be part of the Hopelight!

Erin recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minors in both sociology and education. She is excited to be jumping into the field of ABA therapy with Hopelight, as she is passionate about behavioral psychology and working with children. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Anders grew up in Littleton, Colorado before moving to Wisconsin for high school and college.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse majoring in archaeology and minoring in anthropology.  Anders played soccer competitively his entire life and through college and has coached for a few summers.  He loves to travel and has been to countries in Europe, Africa, and South America.

Most recently, he worked in a residential home for children with cognitive or behavioral disabilities ages 7 to 21.  He returned to Colorado at the start of 2021 with the goal to continue working with children, to continue learning, and to further increase his knowledge and ability to be able to help people.  On his time off he likes to volunteer at a wolf sanctuary and to spend his time around animals.

Leslie was born in Florida but moved to Colorado when she was 9 years old. She has been here ever since so she considers herself a Colorado Native. She started her career working with children in 2013 and has realized she has a passion working in this field. Through this time, she has developed many strategies in interacting with the diverse needs of children. In 2018 she earned her certificate as an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher from Front Range Community College. She has also worked as a care provider for adults with physical limitations.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, hiking, and being a part of her church community. She volunteers in her church's Children's ministry in their Preschool department.  Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 and she believes this opportunity at Hopelight gives her a hope to be a greater light to all those she encounters in her future.

Alondra is originally from Colorado and is pursuing a degree in Nursing. She has volunteered at Hopelight clinic, is a nurse assistant, and has worked with children in different settings at Hopelight. Alondra likes spending quality time with friends and family and is excited to be part of the Hopelight behavioral team!

Rachel is originally from Colorado and is studying Early Childhood Education at Front Range Community College. Next year she is transferring to Colorado University to pursue her bachelors and later a Master's degree in education. Rachel formerly worked and volunteered as a gymnastics coach in Ohio.  She has always had a passion for working with children and is excited to be on the Hopelight team.

Camden is originally from Missouri, but after he received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Harding University in Searcy, AR, he decided it was time to move out west to pursue his dream of working as a Sport Psychologist.  Camden aspires to continue his education and work towards a Master’s degree. After his graduate work, he then wishes to work at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO and help fellow athletes become the best versions of themselves. Camden enjoys playing guitar, running, hiking, snowboarding, and art projects. Camden has experience in working with children through late adulthood with varying developmental disabilities and looks forward to joining our team!

Hannah Jones is originally from Mayfield, Kentucky. She graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas with a degree in Elementary Education. Before coming to Hopelight Hannah was a preschool teacher in Searcy. In her free time, she loves reading, creating art, and being outdoors.

Jaiden Rogers is a psychology major at a Colorado college. She plans on becoming a counseling psychologist for adolescents. She enjoys working with kids and plans on furthering her career in child psychology.

Madelyn is a Colorado native, currently getting her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming. Her passion has always been children, and as the oldest of four children, she has been around them since she was young. She has worked with a variety of different children, from coaching them in dance to nannying for large families. Some of her hobbies include baking, yoga, hiking, and dancing. She also has a love for animals. Madelyn has a passion for helping people, and is so excited to be a part of the Hopelight team!

Natalia is originally from Texas, but moved to Colorado for her Bachelors. She attended Colorado State University and received her Bachelors in Psychology with a focus in clinical and counseling. In the past, she has worked as a cognitive brain trainer, where she worked with clients of all ages and cognitive abilities. When she’s not working, she enjoys being outside, playing sports, trying new things, and watching movies. She’s excited to start her career at Hopelight!

Cali is a Colorado native. She grew up in Longmont and graduated from Skyline High School in 2015. After attending Front Range Community College for two years, she moved to Minnesota and attended a small christian college for about two years. There she worked with young adults on campus with developmental disabilities. Cali has also had eight years of training and experience in serving in trauma informed care specifically in regards to foster children. From a young age, her heart was heavy for those in need and has continued to have a passion for loving and caring for all those she comes into contact with.

Hannah received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies in 2019 from Colorado State University and will be starting her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis at Regis College this fall. She has a strong passion for children and youth with differing diagnoses and loves celebrating client success. In her free time, Hannah spends time with family and loved ones and enjoys getting lost in a good book.

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Kiley is a Colorado Native born and raised. She has just finished her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Counseling at Johnson and Wales Denver. Kiley has always had a passion for Psychology as well as working with children. She has over two years of experience working professionally with children in Poudre Public Schools and Denver Public Schools. Kiley hopes to one day become a Licensed Clinical Psychologist as well as a college level professor. When she is not working, Kiley loves to watch educational documentaries, paint, and play volleyball. Kiley is extremely excited to be a part of the Hopelight team!

Tina moved to Colorado from California in 2002. She pursued her Early Childhood Education at Front Range Community College, obtaining her Director's certificate in 2011. She worked in the field in public and private schools as special education para, lead pre-k teacher and Director. In her experience working with children 0-17 and their families, her innate compassion grew for those who struggled in inclusive classrooms, acting out behaviors, and special needs. She has many hours of professional development training, in social-emotional development and trauma-informed care, and her interest grew in ABA. Her favorite books to read are mostly related to topics of human development, behavioral studies, and anything psychology or philosophical. She pursues her undergraduate degree in Family Studies and human development, with a goal to obtain a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. In her free time, she loves climbing, taking weekend trips to a crag/bouldering area, camping and hiking with her friends and beloved dog, Hope.

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Cheyenne grew up in Colorado for most of her life (after spending some childhood years in Australia). She received a degree in social work from Colorado State University. Currently, Cheyenne is working towards becoming a middle school math teacher. She loves working with children and all of their special talents, which is why she loves it at Hopelight. In her free time, Cheyenne likes to read, run, fish, and garden.

Zach received his Bachelors of Science in psychology from Colorado State University in 2017.  While at CSU, Zach had the opportunity to work in a residential home for adults with  developmental disabilities and found that he really enjoyed working with the clients. Following  graduation, Zach spent three years working at the Children's Hospital as a Behavioral Health  Specialist, where he worked with patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, and  behavioral concerns. This role also involved helping kids with developmental and  neuropsychiatric conditions, cope with their time in the hospital. When not working Zach loves  to be outdoors whitewater kayaking, hiking or sitting in the sun reading a book. Zach loves  cooking and baking and is still trying to master the art of sourdough bread.

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Jenny was born in El Paso, Texas but has lived her whole life in Longmont, Colorado.  She is hoping to attend college this upcoming school year for her Masters in Psychology & wants to pursue allopathic medicine as well. Jenny has a passion of working with kids and is super excited to be joining the team!

Kelley grew up mostly in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Atlanta and went to Georgia Southern University. She started working in ABA in 2001, and in 2014 she took a break when she had her daughter, and a few years later her son.  Now that it is time for him to go to kindergarten Kelley wanted to come back to ABA.  She hopes to eventually go back to school and get a bachelor’s in Autism. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, singing, and finding deals while shopping.

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Kyle was originally from Alabama but moved to Colorado in 2013. He has been trained in EMT and Wildland Fire but worked primarily in the Criminal Justice field. He is finishing up his Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. He likes to spend his free time with his 2 sons and his wife playing outside. He is excited to bring his experience, dedication, and faith to the Hopelight Team!

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Barry was born and raised in Colorado, and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science on the pre-Occupational Therapy track at the University of Kansas. He has demonstrated his passion for working with children throughout various church ministries. In his free time, Barry enjoys weight-lifting, hiking, and exploring the Colorado mountains. He is so excited to be a part of the Hopelight team and their mission!

Steve serves as the Medical Director of Hopelight Medical Clinic.  He is a Board Certified pediatrician and family medicine provider.  Steve is also the medical director for Philmont Boy Scouts Camp.  Steve oversees a dedicated staff of providers at Hopelight that gives individualized care and takes the time to listen to their patients.