Our Team

Anna-Bonita joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2023 after numerous years involved in community ministries and overseas missions. Anna-Bonita’s passion for people and missions is satisfied through her role as a Launch Coach, where she will be a support to the leaders and staff. When she’s not working, Anna-Bonita enjoys spending time with her husband Angel and husky Lena. She loves traveling, new experiences and being evolved in her local church.

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Tori joined the CrossPurpose team in 2026 as a Leader Program Coach with over 20 years of experience serving underrepresented and marginalized populations through victim advocacy, education, and community outreach. Her background includes supporting at-risk youth, teaching ESL to adult learners, and volunteering with anti-trafficking organizations, all grounded in connection, empowerment, and encouragement. Working in mission driven spaces has been a source of spiritual grounding for Tori, allowing her to live out her Christian faith through service, justice, and tangible support. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin and is a Duke-certified Health and Well-Being Coach with training in Trauma Informed Care and behavior change.

Dustin is a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served for six and a half years, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Driven by his personal history, Dustin joined CrossPurpose to leverage his life experiences in service to the community. He has a passion for community service and animal welfare.

Billy joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2021 after working with Youth For Christ USA doing operations and logistics for summer camps across the US. When he is not working, Billy loves spending time with his wife, Kyleigh, and dog Rory. He also enjoys spending time in the mountains, putting together puzzles, and finding the best food in Denver!

Chanel joined CrossPurpose in 2025 as the Volunteer Operations Specialist, bringing over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. She holds a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management from the University of San Diego and has dedicated her career to serving others with compassion and excellence. In her role, she is passionate about connecting civil servants to meaningful community work, fostering deep connections that create lasting impact.

Pattie joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2013 after 20 years of ministry in Georgia. Pattie’s passion for God, his goodness, and inner healing for all people is satisfied through her role as Identity Coach, where she teaches Identity Development during Personal Development and meets one-on-one with Leaders desiring a deeper level of personal development. When she is not working, Pattie enjoys time with her family and friends, reading, movies (always with movie popcorn), and the beauty of the outdoors.

Abby joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2025 after several years serving in mentorship, advocacy, and grassroots justice work. She holds a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary and a Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin. In her role as Program Operations Specialist, Abby helps organize and coordinate the day-to-day operations of CrossPurpose, supporting Leaders as they work toward financial self-sufficiency. Originally from Texas, she now enjoys life in Denver with her husband, André, and loves spending time with friends and family, staying active, and unwinding with a good reality TV show.

Lisa Cacciatore joined the CrossPurpose team in 2022 after serving for ten years as a Club Director at Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver. She holds a Masters in Education from Regis University along with 15 years of experience in teaching and working with children and adults to create a positive social and emotional learning environment and facilitating trainings to build personal and professional development with youth development professionals throughout the Denver area. At CrossPurpose, she is excited about building relationships with people and walking alongside them to build them up and to create their own success story.

Tway Clements joined CrossPurpose in 2025, bringing over 10 years of experience working with middle and high school youth. A proud Colorado native, he now serves as a Launch Program Coach, providing instruction, career coaching, and operational support to help participants succeed in the 6–12 week Launch Program. Using strategies like motivational interviewing, case management, conflict resolution, and soft skills training, Tway guides participants to overcome barriers and build sustainable career pathways. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, bowling, eating, and relaxing at home.

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Sam joined the CrossPurpose team in 2024 bringing with him a BA in Biblical Studies from Taylor University and work experiences in the political, entrepreneurial, corporate, and nonprofit worlds. He is passionate about building relationships and empowering people to realize their dreams and achieve their goals. The opportunity to serve as a Career Coach aligns with not only living out his passions but also living into the heart and mission of Jesus to love our God and our neighbors by caring for their needs. He believes his core purpose in life is to glorify God and imitate Christ. Personally, Sam loves spending time with his family and his wife, Kate. Outside of work, he can be found in the outdoors skiing, backpacking, rock climbing, or trail running. You also may find him trying to find the best food spots in town.

Erika joined the staff of CrossPurpose in 2024. She graduated from CrossPurpose in 2022 and has actively been involved with CrossPurpose by volunteering in a variety of ways including sharing her testimony with Leaders. Erika has a background and lived experience in mental health needs and substance misuse and has worked with LiveDifferent Recovery since 2023 to share her experience, strength, and hope with others to remind those struggling that they can and will recover.

Austin joined the CrossPurpose team as a Leader Program Site Director in 2025 after spending almost 5 years working in emergency homeless services. Austin’s passion in providing a holistic approach to homelessness and poverty is satisfied by the ability to equip Leaders professionally, emotionally, spiritually and personally in their pursuit of vocational and personal fulfillment. Austin believes that every individual deserves to be radically loved, heard and seen. When Austin is not working you can catch him riding a motorcycle in the mountains. In addition, he loves to cook food, be outdoors, read, travel and play board or card games.

Chase joined the CrossPurpose staff in August of 2023. Chase has bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Youth Ministry and a master’s degree in International Community Development. He has previously worked in inner-city ministry, with refugees assisting them in finding meaningful employment, and with various non-profits. Chase’s passion for relationships is satisfied through his work as a Career Coach. When he’s not working, Chase enjoys camping, snowboarding, and spending time with his family and friends.

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Jazmyn Gray joined CrossPurpose in 2021 after serving in several helping professional roles. A 2019 graduate of the CrossPurpose program, she returned to the organization after experiencing firsthand the transformative impact of its work and developing a strong commitment to creating that same opportunity for others. With a background shaped by professional and lived experience, as well as multiple coaching certifications, Jazmyn helps lead CrossPurpose’s recovery and behavioral health initiatives, including strategic planning, program development, implementation, and fundraising for CrossPurpose’s LiveDifferent Recovery Community, recovery coaching and peer services.

Daniel comes to CrossPurpose with 14 years experience working in Training, Organizational Development, and HR exiting his previous role as Vice President of People Strategies at a non-profit serving individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. He owned and operated his own coaching and consulting business supporting social sector leaders and organizations with strategic planning, leadership development, board training, and executive coaching.

Mark joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2024 after serving the faith community as a Youth Pastor and working within Executive Leadership. Mark has spent time in Illinois, Florida, and Maryland and arrived in Colorado in 2010, leading individuals from all walks of life and in all demographics.

Jaime holds a Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. With a career spanning the nonprofit and government sectors, she has dedicated her professional life to healing the wounds of trauma and investing in human potential.

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Prior to starting at CrossPurpose in 2025, Jamille worked for a nonprofit that supported underserved youth in gaining access to college and also supported the alumni program.

Jimmy Jones joined the CrossPurpose team in 2022 and brings nearly thirty years of youth, family and community development to his role as a Career Coach. Jimmy seeks to address economic, relational and spiritual poverty with a lasting hope, as he walks alongside the Leaders he serves. Jimmy faced many of the same life challenges as the leaders he works with. He grew up in poverty in the inner city of Denver during the 1980’s. While in high school he was invited to an after-school Bible Club program where he met one of his life mentors, Ted Travis. Ted invested many hours in him and eventually took him to a Young Life camp, where his own personal faith journey began. Jimmy seeks to invest relationally with those he influences and champion them in the same way he was invested in. The mission of CrossPurpose deeply connects, not only to his own experience, but to the calling he believes is upon his life to make a difference to the next generation.

Osvaldo joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2023 after 20 years of youth, music, and children’s ministry. He majored in Biblical studies and worked as a teacher, basketball coach, and foster houseparent. Osvaldo was born and raised in the south-side barrio of San Antonio, and he is proud of his Mexican heritage and the San Antonio Spurs. Osvaldo’s passion is to demonstrate love with action, inspire to revive, to have fun and laugh and encourage to build up. His life was changed forever on November 28,1998 when he found the way to live life to the fullest! That change transformed his heart to love diversity, culture, and all people. His role as a Leader Coach is a great opportunity to come alongside others as they seek to meet their career and dream goals. When he is not working, Osvaldo enjoys spending time with his 3 treasures: his wife Ely and 2 boys Uriel and Haziel. Osvaldo enjoys hanging out with his church community, Clayton community, and youth. Osvaldo enjoys anything and everything.

Christal Kennedy is a dedicated Leader Coach at CrossPurpose, committed to empowering individuals in their professional growth. She joined the organization on March 17, 2025, bringing a strong background in mentorship, career development, and strategic planning. Prior to this role, Christal spent two years serving as a Peer Navigator at Denver Rescue Mission, where she worked closely with Denver’s homeless community, providing guidance and support to individuals in times of need.

Josh joined CrossPurpose in 2025 after more than eight years in pastoral ministry. He holds a B.A. in Business/Economics from Wheaton College and an M.Div. from Denver Seminary. As the Church and Spiritual Engagement Specialist, Josh is passionate about developing people and mobilizing the local church. He is excited to build meaningful partnerships with churches across Denver to further the mission of CrossPurpose.

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Brittany joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2025 after years of mentoring women, creating faith-based programs, and developing resources to help people heal and walk in their purpose. Brittany’s passion for empowering others to break free from fear, insecurity, and limiting beliefs is satisfied through her role as Leader Coach, where she guides individuals into transformation and renewed confidence. Her responsibilities include leading coaching programs, creating spiritual and personal growth resources, and helping others embrace the bold life God has called them to live.

Cynthia joined CrossPurpose in 2015 after completing her B.A. in Community Development from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA. Studying community development replaced the sense of powerlessness around addressing poverty she experienced while growing up in the Dominican Republic with a sense of hope. As a task-oriented and administratively gifted person who prefers a sidekick leadership style, she is passionate about her role where she gets to support our team with all sorts of behind-the-scenes work. When she’s not working, Cynthia enjoys making people laugh, binge reading and playing tennis.

Anne Metz joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2024 after spending five years as a collegiate coach, where she developed a deep passion for empowering individuals to unlock their potential and build meaningful, life-changing relationships. A guiding principle in her coaching journey comes from John Maxwell: “Believing in people before they have had a chance to prove themselves is the key to motivating them to reach their potential.” This belief continues to inspire Anne in her work at CrossPurpose. When she’s not working, Anne enjoys reading, playing sports, traveling to new places, and making memories with family and friends.

Melissa Mixon joined the CrossPurpose team in 2024 as the Legacy Fellowship Program Director, bringing with her a rich background in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to community development and empowerment. With a BA in Spanish and International Studies, an MBA, and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, Melissa’s professional journey is complemented by various certifications from her pursuit of ongoing education to be a better leader. Her belief that empowerment through relationships can transform communities guides her in creating impactful programs that cultivate relationship ownership and foster significant community change.

Rochelle joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2016 after completing her Master’s degree in Counseling at Denver Seminary and spending 5 years in the addiction field as a counselor. Rochelle’s passion for encouraging and challenging people to meet their full potential in their lives is satisfied through her role as a Coaching Supervisor. Rochelle is married to Benson and they have three adorable sons. When she’s not working, Rochelle enjoys spending time with her family, camping and hiking, as well as traveling when she is able.

Kendall O’Donnell joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2025, bringing over eight years of professional experience in coaching, relationship-building, and event planning. His deep understanding of human behavior and emotional intelligence fuels his work as a Leader Coach, where he can empower Leaders to pursue fulfilling careers that foster financial independence, generational wealth, and Spiritual growth.

Nikki joined the CrossPurpose staff in December 2025 after several years serving diverse and vulnerable communities across Metro Denver. Born into a family of Latinx immigrants, she developed a deep passion for community empowerment, DEI work, and urban leadership development. Her experience includes nonprofit leadership, supporting Spanish-speaking families in local school districts, and training in racial-ethnic identity development. She is also a certified DEI and Organizational Change practitioner through the National EIDA Center.

Kavon Pearson joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2022 after eight years of working in the multi-housing ministry to the communities in the Denver metro area. His passion for justice, community development, and walking alongside people in their professional journey is fulfilled through his role as the Arvada Site Director, where he empowers others to achieve their goals. Kavon enjoys biking, hiking, and reading when he’s not working.

Laura Perez joined CrossPurpose in 2026 after graduating from the CrossPurpose program in September 2025 with a diploma in the Administrative Assistant field. She has been serving individuals in recovery since 2022 and brings both professional training and lived experience to her work. As a Bilingual Peer Recovery Coach, Laura supports participants through peer guidance, resource connection, and culturally responsive care, helping them build stability and move forward with purpose. Outside of work, Laura enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors with her family.

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Elias Ramos graduated from Christ Mission College in 2019 with a Bachelor’s in Church Ministry. He was born and raised in the east side of San Antonio, TX, and is a Spurs fan for life. He has served in several pastoral roles such as Young Adults Pastor and Associate Pastor. Prior to working at Cross Purpose, Elias worked in the foster care system in San Antonio and for Aurora Public Schools District. As a Career Coach, he enjoys helping others reach their goals and grow in confidence. Outside of work, he loves cooking BBQ, hiking with his wife Ashley and their dog Chloe, playing all types of sports, and running his small photography business.

Erika joined the CrossPurpose team in the unprecedented summer of 2020. Previously, she worked within Denver Public Schools, administering medical care and often advocating for children with special needs. Mindful of generational impact, Erika is passionate about coaching CrossPurpose Leaders, who are dedicated to improving their personal lives, careers and communities. She brings 20 years of leadership and mentoring experience, both with US college students and students in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and South America. She hails from Texas and graduated Texas Tech with a BA in Family Studies. Having been raised in the poverty stricken border-city of El Paso/Juarez, Erika is intimately acquainted with the constraints of poverty and hopelessness. Owning the mission of CrossPurpose and serving as a Ascent Education & Career Coach is the perfect “home” for her. She is an avid historical-fiction and espionage reader, loves to entertain, power walk, travel and spend time with her family and friends.

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Roxanne received her administrative assistant certificate in 2018. As a Launch Program Coach, she comes alongside Navigators as they start their journey with CrossPurpose. She is a very passionate person with a big heart who wants to help others navigate them to achieve their goals.

Rynn Sango joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2025 after working in the nonprofit sector for over ten years. Rynn has worked with many different populations throughout her career and community engagement volunteer opportunities. Her education is a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Metropolitan State University, and she is currently pursuing her Certified Addiction Specialist certification. Rynn has a passion for helping others find their gifts and encouraging them to lean into them.

Ben Sooy joined CrossPurpose in 2026 after more than a decade serving Denver churches and faith-based nonprofits. His passion for helping under-resourced neighbors thrive is shaped both by the Christian vision of justice and restoration, and by his own experience growing up in poverty.

Phil’s life was changed through his experience at CrossPurpose, where he discovered the power of community, accountability, and personal growth. Today, as a Leader Coach, he has the privilege of walking alongside Leaders as they pursue their goals, overcome obstacles, and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Phil is passionate about helping others recognize their potential and believes that lasting transformation happens through authentic relationships and encouragement. When he’s not at CrossPurpose, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife, Mina, and their two children, Luke and Charlotte.

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Megan Vargas joined the CrossPurpose staff in 2025 after spending six years as an elementary and middle school teacher. Her passion for encouraging others and helping people not only see their full potential, but reach their full potential is fulfilled in her role as a Launch Coach, where she walks alongside people as they pursue their goals, overcome obstacles, and grow in confidence. Megan is grateful to be part of a community committed to transformation and empowerment.