Meet the Staff

Originally from Bethlehem, PA, Sandra received her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. She went on to earn her master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Florida Tech. Her background encompasses work in community mental health, juvenile and criminal court systems, managed care, private practice and employee assistance programs. She has been at Mines since 2004 and truly enjoys this amazing community. For fun and renewal, Colorado camping and outdoor endeavors take the prize.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Kansas. After graduation, she spent time backpacking across Europe and immersing herself in different cultures. Jennifer went on to earn her master’s degree in clinical social work from Loyola University Chicago. She began her career working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings in Chicago and later in Denver. Jennifer has over 20 years of clinical experience providing treatment for a variety of mental health conditions and has been at Mines since 2007. 

When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, laughing with friends, having fun in the mountains, traveling, and walking the family dog (aka “the beast”). Jennifer is proud to be working with the Mines community and our extraordinary students!

Originally from California, Justin is proud to call Colorado his home. After completing his Master’s Degree at Azusa Pacific University in 2005, Justin has been blessed to reside in this beautiful state. Over the last 15 years, Justin has had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings providing individual, family and group psychotherapy, behavioral intervention, social skills training and executive function coaching. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Justin has specialized in working with neuro-diverse populations including individuals impacted by ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

He has additionally specialized in providing treatment for young adults who struggle with digital media overuse. Justin recognizes the unique challenges impacting today’s college students and is passionate about supporting young adults during this transformative time in their lives. He is a strong believer in practical application and helping individuals gain the necessary skills to realize positive change and personal growth. In his free time, Justin enjoys spending quality time with his wonderful wife and three kids, playing guitar, attending Rockies games, fly fishing and enjoying the great outdoors.

Lucy is a licensed clinical social worker who received her master’s degree in social work from Boston College. Lucy provides individual and group therapy while specializing in psychological trauma treatment. She enjoys supporting university students through this time of life that can be both incredibly challenging and richly formative. Her favorite therapy modalities include Internal Family Systems and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) as well as general somatic and mindfulness treatment approaches. 

In her free time, Lucy gets outdoors as much as possible by backpacking, hiking, hammocking, couloir climbing, and Nordic or downhill skiing.

Molly grew up in the Research Triangle of North Carolina where she completed a dual degree psychology and Spanish at North Carolina State University. Graduate school brought her to the University of Denver to complete a Master’s of Social Work with a Concentration in Sustainable Development and Global Practice and a Certificate in Social Work with Latinxs. 

Her experience includes community mental health, school-based, and residential settings. Molly specializes in working with maladaptive perfectionism, OCD, eating disorders, and neurodivergence. 

Molly enjoys hiking, gardening, puzzling, and spending time with her family, friends and 2 dogs. She loves hearing about the exciting work students are doing around campus and feels privileged to be a part of the Mines community! 

Connor was born and raised in Colorado and earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder. During his time there, he worked as a Peer Wellness Coach, supporting fellow students in reaching goals, finding resources, and building healthy habits. 

He later interned with Denver Public Schools, where he focused on helping students feel supported both in and out of the classroom. Connor is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver. In his work, Connor takes a collaborative and supportive approach, aiming to create a safe space where students feel heard and empowered. 

Outside of school and work, he enjoys camping in the mountains, baking new recipes, and relaxing with a good movie.

Originally from Chicago, Rick has been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years, working with children, teens and adults in hospitals, schools and outpatient clinics. Rick moved to Boulder in 1993 to pursue the Colorado lifestyle- skiing, rock climbing and hiking. He worked as an outpatient therapist in Boulder and founded the Family Institute in Arvada in 2006. Rick has lived in beautiful Golden since 2005, raising his 2 boys, and spending much of his time hiking, gardening, playing guitar and traveling to tropical destinations.

Megan grew up in Northern California, and lived there until moving to Chapel Hill, NC. After receiving her Master of Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill, she moved to Colorado due to her love of the mountains and outdoor adventures. Megan has worked in various university counseling centers throughout her career and specializes in working with attachment issues, grief/loss, identity development, relationship issues, students of color, and trauma. 

As a daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, Megan comes to the field of counseling from a lens that incorporates family of origin, culture, and the greater social context that we are part of. Outside of work, Megan loves cycling, running, reading books, eating food, and spending time with her loved ones.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Jackie earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling in Chicago before moving to Colorado. A Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in residential, outpatient, and school settings, she works with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. She is passionate about supporting students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and empowering women. 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two teenage daughters, their dog and cats, and can often be found reading, listening to podcasts, or photographing nature.

Jessica is originally from Evanston, Illinois, and earned her undergraduate degree in English literature from Skidmore College in upstate New York. Before pursuing a career in social work, she worked in higher education consulting in Chicago. Inspired to make a career shift, Jessica is now completing her Master of Social Work at the University of Denver.

As a former collegiate athlete, Jessica is passionate about the connection between physical activity and mental health. She especially enjoys working in educational settings and recently interned at a Denver Public Schools middle school, where she solidified her love of supporting students.

In her practice, Jessica looks forward to bringing a relational and solution-focused lens, aiming to create a supportive environment that also empowers clients to achieve their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, playing tennis, cooking (and eating!), and traveling.

Julie joined the Mines Wellness Center staff in 2012 as the Office Manager, then shifted to the Counseling Center Case Manager in 2018. She grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and attended college at the Art Institute of Colorado gaining an Associate’s Degree in Photography. Along with photography, Julie enjoys Pilates, snowboarding and being walked by her dog ^.^

Jeremiah is a dedicated Health and Wellness Coach and the Operations Coordinator at the Wellness Center, prioritizing professionalism and student support. Having served Mines since 2015, he possesses over a decade of experience within mental healthcare settings. His responsibilities include managing the reception area, scheduling dental, and counseling appointments, and addressing departmental inquiries. When away from the office, he can be found backpacking in the Rocky Mountains.