Staff & Board Members

Laura Hunt: Executive Director
Laura started with the CAC as executive director in May 2002. Previously, she was the executive director of CASA/Harmony House for 10 years. Laura’s duties include the day-to-day operations of the facility, fundraising, managing staff and reporting to the board of directors. Laura has a bachelors of science degree from the University of Wyoming. You may reach Laura at (970) 407-9739 or laura@larimercac.org.

Doug Birdsall, MA: Forensic Interviewer
Doug started at the Child Advocacy Center in June 2010. He previously worked for fifteen years as a police officer and investigator, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2010 with a masters degree in Clinical Counseling. He is also a National Certified Counselor. Doug’s primary responsibility is conducting forensic interviews, but he also coordinates the training committee, maintains the website and assists with other tasks as needed. You may reach Doug at (970) 407-9739 or doug@larimercac.org.

Chris Sarlo-Bergmann: Forensic Interviewer
Before joining CAC in June 2011, Chris was the Forensic Interviewer and Program’s Administrator for A Kid’s Place in Greeley, Colorado managing the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program  and the Child Advocacy Center. Chris has worked in the area of child abuse and neglect for 25 years. She has done home-based parent education, family support advocacy,  school-based prevention, children’s programs, marketing and grant writing.  She has served on various committees including the Weld County Child Protection Team, the 19^th Judicial District Model Court Steering committee, the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime and the Crime Victim’s Compensation Board. Chris’ job duties are primarily in the area of forensic interviews, and she assists with training and other duties as needed. You may reach Chris at (970) 407-9739 orchris@larimercac.org.

Ana Pasini: Family Advocate Coordinator/Prevention Specialist
Ana holds a part-time position at the CAC. She started working here in February of 2004. Primary duties for Ana include assisting the director, volunteer coordination, fundraising planning, and providing support services to families. Ana earned a bachelors of science degree in Spanish from Colorado State University. You may reach Ana at (970) 407-9739 or ana@larimercac.org.

Liz Rowe, MSW: Family Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator
Liz began working at the CAC in June of 2008, and currently holds a part-time position. Liz’s primary job responsibilities include providing resource referrals, emotional support, and advocacy to the children and families who come to the center. She also coordinates volunteer recruitment, volunteer training, and fundraising opportunities/events. Liz facilitates professional trainings and assists the Executive Director with various tasks. Liz earned a masters degree in Social Work/Child Welfare from the University of Denver. Contact Liz at (970) 407-9739 orliz@larimercac.org.

Cindy Bryant: School-based Prevention Specialist
Cindy received her bachelor of arts degree in K-12 education from Washington State University, and taught first and second grades in Washington for four years. She moved to Colorado in 2004, and has worked as a contract employee with the CAC since 2008. Cindy provides prevention training to children in kindergarden through third grades in the Poudre School District. You can email Cindy at bendbryant@comcast.netor leave a message for her at (970) 407-9739.

Jennifer Buchanan: School-Based Prevention Program Coordinator
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Colorado State University in 1992 and has taken coursework towards her Masters of Education and Counseling degree.  Jennifer has 24 years of experience leading children’s groups in settings with victims of child abuse and neglect, truancy issues, and substance abuse issues.  She is also a nationally certified parenting educator through Parents in Control and has 2 years experience in the classroom as a special needs preschool para-professional.  Jennifer provides sexual abuse prevention training to children in the Poudre School District, and has worked as a contract employee with the CAC since September 2009, and has been the coordinator of the School-based Prevention Program since July 2011. You can get a message to Jennifer at (970) 407-9739 or email her atjenn@larimercac.org.

Lisa Conti, MA: School-Based Prevention Specialist
Lisa has two bachelor’s degrees from UNC, one in elementary education and one in special education. She also has a master’s degree in Educational Technology from Lesley University. Lisa retired in July 2011 after 29 years teaching in the Poudre School District, mostly in kindergarden but she also spent time in special education, first and second grade settings. Lisa has worked as a contract employee with the CAC since July 2011, and provides sexual abuse prevention training to children in the Poudre School District. You can get a message to Lisa at (970) 307-9739.

Princess: The Resident Cat
Princess is the only full-time resident of our facility. She started blessing us with her presence in December of 2004, and her primary responsibilities include being the official greeter, lap-sitter and comforter of children and families who visit the center. Though she has no formal education, she is wise; we are certain of this because of her uncanny ability to know when her services are required with a visitor, and when she is then deserving of a treat. Princess can be contacted by visiting the Child Advocacy Center.