Together We can End Homelessness
The Northern Colorado Continuum of Care is built on a strong collaborative network of many individuals and organizations that are all invested in making homelessness rare, brief, and short lived. While this important work is supported by a small number of staff dedicated to the CoC, the work is only successful because of buy-in and engagement from our community partners that know it takes the whole community to end homelessness!
Continuum of Care Staff
Rachel Kirkland, HMIS System Administrator
Rachel is the HMIS System Administrator for Northern Colorado. She began working for Homeward Alliance in 2016, where she first served as an intake specialist at the Murphy Center. Since then, she has served in a number of roles from direct service to program management. She discovered her passion for data in 2020, when Northern Colorado became their own Continuum of Care, and found herself assisting with migrating the Homeward Alliance data into the Statewide HMIS. Since then, she’s partnered with agencies across the state to enhance the data collection efforts in our CoC.
Christine Koepnick-Lane, Assistant Director of System Improvement
Christine has called Colorado home since 2017. She received a Bachelors in History from the University of California - Davis, and a Masters of Public Health from Colorado State University. Through her work in public health, she witnessed firsthand the complexities of the health care system and barriers that prevent many individuals from accessing affordable, quality care and has sought to learn the skills necessary to improve community health outcomes from a systems level approach. Most recently, Christine has been involved in system level efforts to address housing insecurity and homelessness, including overseeing housing programs for chronically homeless single adults. In her personal time, Christine enjoys cooking, baking, traveling with her partner, Christopher, and spending time with their two dogs, Brooklyn and Doug.
Jenn Barnett, HMIS System Improvement Manager
Holding a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Jenn draws on interdisciplinary approaches to analyze program and policy frameworks, evaluate implementation challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement. A passionate advocate for vulnerable populations, Jenn specializes in homelessness. By leveraging data, Jenn seeks to challenge stigma and debunk misconceptions about homelessness, ensuring that policy decisions are grounded in research and real-world outcomes. With expertise in policy and data analysis, as well as stakeholder engagement, Jenn bridges the gap between research and practice, driving meaningful reforms. Through her work, she aims to inspire collective action and contribute to building a more compassionate, inclusive society.
Sophie Jednorowicz, CAHPS Data Systems Specialist
As the CAHPS Data System Specialist, Sophie brings a wealth of educational expertise and a deep commitment to creating positive change. Drawing from her strong foundation in Integrated Educational Studies, an emphasis in Community and Non-Profit Education, and a focus in Technology from Chapman University, she utilizes her expertise to create improvements by enhancing data collection efforts. In addition to her teaching experience, Sophie has volunteered with many organizations focused on serving individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the Orange County region. Through this work, she has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in accessing essentials services. Inspired by these experiences, Sophie is dedicated to improving the system and creating a more equitable society, where homelessness is rare and short-lived . In her personal time, Sophie enjoys yoga, puzzles, and traveling.
Monika "Mo" Daniak, CAHPS Community Specialist
Holding a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Jenn draws on interdisciplinary approaches to analyze program and policy frameworks, evaluate implementation challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement. A passionate advocate for vulnerable populations, Jenn specializes in homelessness. By leveraging data, Jenn seeks to challenge stigma and debunk misconceptions about homelessness, ensuring that policy decisions are grounded in research and real-world outcomes. With expertise in policy and data analysis, as well as stakeholder engagement, Jenn bridges the gap between research and practice, driving meaningful reforms. Through her work, she aims to inspire collective action and contribute to building a more compassionate, inclusive society.
Devin Shade, HMIS Specialist
Growing up in Colorado, Devin has always aspired to make a meaningful impact in the community. After spending the first decade of her career in the Food and Beverage industry, she transitioned into IT and discovered a deep passion for data, technology, and organizational development. To further enhance her skills, she worked in Procurement Operations and completed a Coding Bootcamp. Driven by her commitment to helping others, she’s dedicated to continuous learning and using data to support and advocate effectively.
NoCO CoC Partners
Governing Board Members
Alea Rodrigez
Larimer County, Chair
Alison Hade
City of Loveland
Beth Yonce
City of Fort Collins
Betsy Sullivan
Volunteers of America
Diane Heldt
A Woman's Place
Kari Clark
Alternatives to Violence, Vice Chair
Lyle SmithGraybeal
United Way of Weld County, Collaborative Applicant
Nancy Wiehagen
Greeley Family House
Nicole Armstrong
The Matthews House, Treasurer
Sandra Wright
Homeward Alliance, HMIS Lead, Secretary
Seth Forwood
Fort Collins Rescue Mission
Tami Grant
Weld County