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Helpline: 866-333-8844

 

 

 

Warfighter Readiness Starts Here!

 

Dial 988 for suicide and crisis lifelineWithin the J9 Warfighter Resiliency Directorate, CONG Warfighters and their Families have access to holistic resources that bring support to all areas of life. We assist  Airmen, Soldiers, Families, and Command Teams in enhancing readiness, resilience, and culture through a diverse team of professionals and a unique combination of programs and resources designed to support the unique challenges of life as a Citizen Soldier/Airman.

MISSION:

The J9 Warfighter Resiliency Directorate equips our force to thrive in complex operational environments through collaboration and innovation. We build and sustain warfighting readiness by delivering integrated, responsive support services to warfighters, employees, and their families.

VISION:

Build strength and mission readiness by empowering warfighters, employees, and their families through proactive prevention and a community of integrated support services.

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CONG J9 Contacts


J9 Senior Staff

business card contact iconDirector
COL Dave Nagel: 970-646-2046

business card contact iconSenior Enlisted Advisor
SGM Chris Cole: 303-478-7681


Legal Assistance

business card contact iconAttorney Advisor
Deana Leffler: 720-250-1030


Prevention

business card contact iconIntegrated Primary Prevention Officer
Taylor Duffy: 910-584-4900

business card contact iconFamily Violence Prevention Specialist
Vacant: 

business card contact iconSelf-Directed Harm Prevention Specialist
Sarah McStraw: 303-241-5495

business card contact iconSexual Violence Prevention Specialist
Vacant: 

business card contact iconPrimary Prevention Specialist
Laura Martin: 720-879-1727

business card contact iconPrimary Prevention Specialist-89th TC
Vacant: 

business card contact iconPrimary Prevention Specialist-169th FAB
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Sexual Assault Prevention
and Response

business card contact iconSAPRO
Ian Connor: 720-315-9119

business card contact iconSAPR Coordinator-140th Wing
Stephen "Lock" Davis (Acting): 720-607-6960

business card contact iconSAPR Coordinator-Army
Rebecca McLain: 720-402-0794

business card contact iconSAPR Coordinator-Army
Holly Burrows: 720-607-0870

business card contact iconProgram Specialist
Liz Pszanka: 720-219-8890


Equal Opportunity

business card contact iconState Equal Employment Manager (SEEM)
Matthew Elden: 651-329-7474


Mental Health

business card contact iconDirector of Mental Health
Shannon Bennett-Tuke
LCSW: 720-219-0749

business card contact iconDirector of Mental Health-Air
Kelly Jasmin
LCSW: 720-219-0749

business card contact iconMental Health Coordinator - Army
Shawna Denton-Gildea
LSW: 303-358-7167

business card contact iconMental Health Coordinator - Army
Ilitza Alvarez-Moreno
LCSW-S, CCM, CLC: 303-565-6736

business card contact iconMental Health Coordinator - Air
Nichole Lobato
LSW: 720-847-9438


Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse and Resilience 

business card contact iconRisk Reduction Coordinator
Erin Summers: 720-250-1522

business card contact iconPrevention Coordinator
Brittney Jones: 720-250-1522

business card contact iconPrevention Coordinator
Amber Galloway: 928-991-2955

business card contact iconDrug Testing Coordinator
Vang Sai Lor: 720-250-1795


Chaplain

business card contact iconFulltime Unit Support Chaplain
CH (LTC) Brian Larson: 720-456-5317

business card contact iconAssistant FTUS Chaplain
CH (MAJ) Katie Fanning: 303-263-4750

business card contact iconSenior Religious Affairs NCO
SFC Austin Faux: 303-335-5309

business card contact iconReligious Affairs NCO
MSGT Kristin Johnson: 720-209-3476


Family Programs

business card contact iconState Family Program Director
Suzanne Buemi: 720-250-1186

business card contact iconEmployment Specialist
Laura Farlett: 720-250-2185

business card contact iconESGR Volunteer Coordinator
Lexi Tegtman: 970-405-7147

business card contact iconJCF Co-Chair
Taylour Cavanaugh: 303-648-1531

business card contact iconFamily Program Specialist
Nicole Thrane: 303-241-8233


Transition Assistance Advisor

business card contact iconReserve Component TAA-Denver
Cliff White: 202-987-3950


Military & Family Readiness Specialists

business card contact iconLead SFRS-JFHQ
Lisa Cooley: 720-250-1177

ARMY GUARD

business card contact iconMFR Specialist-Denver
Jennie Zambo: 720-250-2771

business card contact iconMFR Specialist-Buckley SFB
Mike McNeil: 720-250-1963

business card contact iconMFR Specialist-Pueblo
Samantha Torres: 720-560-6597

business card contact iconMFR Specialist-Ft. Collins
Don Ponzer: 720-250-2773

AIR GUARD

business card contact iconMFR Program Manager-Buckley SFB
Jack Guynn: 720-847-9116


Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

business card contact iconYellow Ribbon Coordinator
Alannah Rice: 720-250-1185

business card contact iconYellow Ribbon Support Specialist
1LT Austin Adair: 918-688-1984


Child & Youth Program

business card contact iconLead CYP Coordinator-Denver
Kimberly Weeks: 303-549-6003

business card contact iconCYP Coordinator
Karis Katzen: 817-880-4769


Survivor Outreach Services

business card contact iconSOS-Denver
Alison Patton: 720-250-1564

business card contact iconSOS-Grand Junction
Jana Hindson: 720-250-5572


Personal Financial Counselors

business card contact iconPFC-Centennial
Michael Snowdon720-595-6508

business card contact iconPFC-Colorado Springs
Steven King719-313-3775


Military OneSource

business card contact iconMOS State Consultant
Michael Noggle: 575-715-8409


Military & Family Life Counseling

business card contact iconMFLC Counselor-Denver
Teresa Smiley720-312-2010

business card contact iconMFLC Counselor-Denver/Watkins/FoCo
Laurel Maik303-641-8459


 

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