Staff
The Consortium is housed administratively in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and is coordinated by Professor Robert Valuck, PhD, RPh. The Consortium now is able to offer a staff of ten who can support its efforts throughout the state.
Robert Valuck, PhD, RPh — Executive Director
Rob coordinates the vision of the Consortium by building strategic partnerships at the federal, state, and local levels. Email Rob
José Esquibel — Associate Director
José manages the Consortium’s activities and leads community outreach efforts. Email José
Gina Olberding, MBA — Assistant Director
Gina provides oversight to Consortium projects, programs, and staff. Email Gina
Program Managers
Jennifer Place, MA, LPC, LAC — Senior Program Manager
Treatment and Recovery work groups
Jessica Eaddy, MSW — Senior Program Manager
Harm Reduction and Provider Education work groups,
Hilary Bryant — Program Manager
Affected Families and Friends, Public Awareness, and Safe Disposal work groups
Shayna Micucci, MSW, LSW — Program Manager
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and Benzodiazepine Awareness work groups
External Relations Strategists
Lindsey Simbeye — External Relations Strategist
Lindsey builds relationships with local and regional efforts addressing the opioid epidemic, with a focus on northwest Colorado. She provides technical assistance and establishes connections to other services and organizations in the state as needed. Email Lindsey
Kristin Carpenter — External Relations Strategist
Kristin builds relationships with local and regional efforts addressing the opioid epidemic, with a focus on the southeast. She provides technical assistance and establishes connections to other services. Email Kristin
Jennifer Mackender, MPH — External Relations Strategist
Jennifer builds relationships with local and regional efforts addressing the opioid epidemic, with a focus on the Denver area and northeast Colorado. She provides technical assistance and establishes connections to other services and organizations in the state as needed. Email Jennifer
Eric Barker — External Relations Strategist
Eric builds relationships with local and regional efforts addressing the opioid epidemic, with a focus on southwest Colorado and mountain communities. They provide technical assistance and establishe connections to other services and organizations in the state as needed. Email Eric
Communications and Administration
Michael Davidson, MA — Senior Communications Professional
Michael works with Consortium members to develop, coordinate, and support communications campaigns. He creates digital and print content to promote the Consortium’s work, manages the Consortium’s websites, and coordinates public awareness campaigns. Email Michael
Rosemarie MacDowell — Center Coordinator
Rosemarie provides administrative support to the Consortium and its work groups. This includes producing financial documents, managing files, email distribution lists, and work group communications. Email Rosemarie
Teresa Cantwell — Business Operations Professional
Teresa manages the Grant Writing Assistance Program and coordinates office support functions including purchasing. Email Teresa