OUR STAFF
Our dynamic team is passionate about solving the issue of family homelessness.
Raising awareness of the issue and elevating the voices of families with lived experience are goals in all we do.
For general information, please call our main number at
(719) 329-1244 or email us at office@familypromisecos.org.
Jennifer
Executive Director
Jennifer spent her 30-year local government career serving communities in the California and Washington as an Assistant City Manager and City Manager. She obtained a bachelor's degree and master's degree in public administration from California State University, Long Beach. She has a passion for delivering valuable and impactful programs and services to communities and is committed to transparency, quality program administration and fiscal responsibility. Mentoring and coaching are also a passion, along with teaching and lecturing about leadership. Following retirement, Jennifer moved to Colorado Springs with her husband Wesley and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Piz Palu and was eager to find an organization that offers supportive services to families in their new community. Joining Family Promise is a wonderful opportunity for her to give back and support her community.
Zach Davis
Volunteer Manager
Zach Davis is beyond excited to join the Family Promise Colorado Springs team as the Manager of Volunteer Programs! He is passionate about bringing communities together to make a difference in the world and is especially committed to alleviating the effects of poverty and lack of housing in our community. Zach is passionate about enabling volunteers to feel prepared and confident to step into the work through connecting the right people with the right opportunities and offering training and support to ensure that programs go smoothly, and volunteers and guests feel oriented and valued. In his free time Zach enjoys spending time with his wife and their cat, playing board games, sipping tea or coffee, and enjoying the Colorado mountains.
Brandon Plunkett
Family Services Manager
After dedicating years of service to the community as a medic and licensed emergency medical technician, Brandon discovered a passion for assisting others. Fueled by this commitment, he embarked on a journey into social work, aspiring to make a meaningful impact through human relations, social justice, and community service. Driven by his passion for advocacy through administration and social work, Brandon brings nearly a decade of healthcare administration experience and two years of hands-on social work experience. Brandon’s dedication revolves around addressing the community's diverse needs, focusing particularly on service, advocacy, and case management for oppressed, discriminated, and at-risk individuals and families in El Paso County. Brandon is deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve families with Family Promise of Colorado Springs. He looks forward to working with families and agencies to meet the community's needs!
Beth Parke
Office Manager
Beth has a business background in medical billing, bookkeeping, and banking. Â Throughout many years as a stay-at-home mom, she volunteered in schools, youth sports programs, and other programs benefiting families and children. Beth and her husband, Brian, have lived in Colorado Springs for many years and raised their family here. Â She is honored to now be a part of Family Promise.
Cecilia
Intern
Cecilia Kruger is a new intern at Family Promise pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social work. She has a genuine interest in serving the people in her community.
Shawna Hurst
Service Adventure Volunteer
Shawna is a volunteer at Family Promise through a gap year program called Service Adventure. She enjoys organizational tasks as well as connecting with people. After her gap year she plans on going to college to major in elementary education. She is excited for her year working at Family Promise!