One Team.Countless Impacted.

 

The GTR team leads with pure kindness, generosity and a genuine passion for up-leveling the lives of others. From our board of directors, to our volunteers and interns – each member of our team is integral part of this family, constantly displaying patience, resilience and hope. We feel endlessly grateful to be part of a team brave enough to be there 24/7.

Our Executive Director

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Florence Saint-Jean, Ph.D., LMHC-DP, NCC, ACS

Florence a.k.a Dr. Flo founded GTR because she trusts that anyone can get through a traumatic event with the right support. Her pure philanthropic outlook and inclusive cultural approach makes her more than a leader but also the vibrant ray of light that moves GTR’s team and mission forward.

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The Board

Our Board of Directors lead with courage and compassion. They’re a diverse and dynamic group of trailblazers who’ve broken down boundaries in their own lives, achieved incredible accolades for their humanitarianism, and rally for social justice & equity every step of the way.

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    Phil Pierre

    CHAIRMAN

  • A professional woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a black blazer and gold hoop earrings, smiling against a cloudy gray background.

    Maria Angeles Bonany, JD

    VICE CHAIRWOMAN

  • A woman in a white medical coat with pink embroidery, standing in front of pink flowers.

    Wendy Jules, RN

    MEMBER

  • Achumboro Ataande, Esq

    MEMBER

  • A woman with short black hair and bright red lipstick sitting at a desk in an office environment, wearing a blue polo shirt with a Panthers logo.

    Florentine Ulysse

    MEMBER

  • African American woman with black hair, wearing a black and white polka dot blouse and black cardigan, standing behind a Leduc microphone at a podium, with a sign that reads 'Sheraton Denver'.

    Michelle Desir, J.D., LCSW, Ph.D. Candidate

    MEMBER

Our Team

At GTR, we believe that the essence of who we are is best represented by our deeds. And those deeds would not be possible without each of our therapists, coordinators, and supervisors who serve every single client with integrity, respect, and the personalized assistance they deserve. What we do requires an all-hands-on-deck approach, day in and day out. And we can only achieve this through our team members who show up for us day in and day out.

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    Dulande Louis, PhD, LCSW

    Associate Director of Crisis Intervention & Substance Misuse Services

  • A man dressed in a light plaid suit with a blue shirt, sitting on a cream-colored chair, holding a black notebook, and looking at the camera, with a decorative wooden wall behind him.

    Alfonso Ferguson, PhD, LMHC-DP, NCC

    Senior Clinical Director

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    Zakiyyah Abdul-Mateen, LCSW

    Herbalist & Clinical Coordinator

  • A woman with short curly hair, wearing a light-colored blouse and a floral skirt, standing next to a bookshelf in a library or bookstore, smiling at the camera.

    Phadia Jean-Pierre, LMSW, SIFI, PhD Student

    Trauma Therapist & Intern Supervisor

  • A man wearing a black blazer, black turtleneck, glasses, and black pants sitting on a beige couch in a modern office or lounge space with decorative objects and globe in the background.

    Kevin Caraballo, LMSW

    Trauma Therapist

  • A woman wearing a blue dress and tan high-heeled sandals sitting on a beige sofa with her legs crossed and arms folded.

    Cathy Cadet, MHC-LP

    Trauma Therapist

  • A woman with dark skin and long dark hair, wearing an orange top with pleated sleeves, smiling and sitting at a wooden table in a modern room with decor and bookshelves behind her.

    Kathy E Clermont, MS, TCTSY-F

    Trauma Therapist

  • Smiling woman with dark skin wearing a yellow headscarf, beige and white striped dress, and gold jewelry inside a modern restaurant or cafe.

    Allison Gordon, MHC-LP

    Trauma Therapist

  • A woman wearing glasses and a red floral dress with pink and black flowers, standing with arms crossed in front of a white wall with a shelf, decorative art, plant, and vase in the background.

    Chelsey Noel, LMSW, PhD Student

    Trauma Therapist

  • Smiling woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a green button-up shirt, standing in a modern interior with decorative elements in the background.

    Anika Chalmers, DSW

    Trauma Therapist

  • Portrait of a smiling woman with short curly hair, wearing a dark blue shirt, gold hoop earrings, a watch, and a bracelet, crossing her arms, standing in front of an abstract colorful painting.

    Iyanna Betaudier, LAc., LMT

    Acupuncturist

  • A woman with short curly hair smiling and sitting in an office chair at a desk, wearing a white top, a beige open-knit cardigan, and gold jewelry.

    India Barkely, D.Ac.

    Doctor of Acupuncture & Herbal Specialist

  • A woman with black hair, wearing a black and white patterned top and a navy cardigan, sitting in front of a wooden desk with a potted succulent plant, a white table lamp, and some office supplies.

    Herlande Penn, FNP, PMHNP

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • A woman with long braided hair, smiling and talking on a corded phone in front of a dark wall with a neon sign that says "GTR." There is a bouquet of yellow roses and green leaves on the side.

    Isabelle Valme, M.S.

    Administrative Manager

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    Roselyn Pammit, RN

    Administrative Nurse

Our Interns

Along with a sincere passion for putting others first, our volunteers and community supporters' vast skills and backgrounds are vibrant, fascinating, endearing, and downright inspiring. We’re proud to have diverse innovators on our team who bring their unique perspectives to every challenge we face.

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    Ryan Minto

    Intern, 2025-2026

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    Prerna Gutgutia

    Intern, 2025-2026

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    2025-2026 Intern Coming Soon...