CRP Staff

Administration

Luke Yoder, MBA - Executive Director

Luke assumed the Executive Director role at the Center for Restorative Programs after serving as coordinator of the Center’s Parent-Teen and School programs during the mid-2000s. Luke has been with the agency since 2010. Luke completed Master’s Degrees in Business Administration and Conflict Resolution at the University of Denver. Further, he directed the Center for Nonprofit Empowerment at The Partnership for Families & Children, and worked on a variety of organizational capacity building projects throughout the state. He has a background in positive youth development, Restorative Justice, bullying prevention, and organizational development. He is actively involved in numerous community initiatives, including past service as the President of the Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce, sitting on the State of Colorado Restorative Justice Council, serving as a board member of the Colorado Coalition of Restorative Justice Practices, and serving as Vice-Chair of the San Luis Valley Joint Interagency Oversight Group.

Clarissa Woodworth, MA, Deputy Director

Clarissa joined the Center for Restorative Programs in 2017. Clarissa has worked in the Valley for over 25 years with the majority of her years working with community partners in prevention and community collaboration. She has worked with schools, social services, public health, criminal justice, and community agencies in all six counties of the Valley coordinating and implementing prevention, intervention programming areas including behavioral health, substance abuse, violence and suicide. She is passionate in her work with collaborative partnerships to strengthen and enhance community and agency collaboration and to strategically identify needs, gaps, and improvements to advance systems and outcome opportunities for children and families. She has served on various community boards and coalitions and helped develop the San Luis Valley Interagency Oversight Group.

Carol Wolkow-Price, BBA - Bookkeeper

Carol joined the Center for Restorative Programs in 2014 as the part-time bookkeeper. She moved to Colorado in 2011 and lives in the high mountains above San Luis in a house that is still under construction, the combination of which provides abundant adventures.

Restorative Diversion Programming

Paula Medina - Restorative Justice Program Manager

As Program Manager since 1998, Paula provides victim offender mediation, case management, family decision making conferences, small claims court mediation, and volunteer coordination for the program. She is a Latina and Valley native, intimately familiar with the area’s varied cultural histories, traditions, organizations, and communities. Paula has been active in a number of community networks addressing the needs of at-risk youth and families. She served extended terms on her school district’s Accountability Committee, Tu Casa’s board, and the board of Valley Community Fund. She has also served extended terms as a trustee for the Town of La Jara and is currently the Mayor.

Liz Bosworth - Adult Diversion Program Manager

Liz Bosworth, M.Ed joined the Center for Restorative Programs full time in May 2018 and facilitates restorative processes for youth and adults alongside Paula and Roxy. Liz attended the ReThinking Substances facilitator training in November 2014 and served as a facilitator before obtaining the coordinator role. Her passion for Restorative Justice began in college when she served on her university’s Judicial Board. Her path to CRP includes a year of service as an AmeriCorps Member at La Puente, graduate student at Kent State University, and 6 years working in Student Affairs at Adams State University. In Liz’s spare time she can be found walking her dog and enjoying outdoor activities.

Roxy Gehring - Restorative Justice Program Coordinator

Roxy Gehring began working at the Center for Restorative Programs in August of 2019 as a full-time volunteer, and currently serves as a Restorative Justice Program Coordinator. Roxy coordinates the traffic circle program and victim-offender dialogues for youth under 18. She also helps with facilitating ReThinking Substances circles, training community volunteers, maintaining relationships with referring agencies and partners, and general office work. Before coming to CRP, Roxy graduated from Goshen College with degrees in Music and Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies. In her free time, she enjoys making music and spending quality time with friends.

Emily Keefer - Restorative Justice Coordinator

Emily Keefer began working at CRP as a full time volunteer in 2024 in her role as a Restorative Justice Coordinator. She recently graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in Political Science and Urban Studies, as well as a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. Her interest in Restorative Justice began during past internships dealing with the death penalty, expungement law, and correctional facilities. In her free time, Emily enjoys reading, chatting with friends over the phone, and finding the best hot chocolate at coffee shops.

Restorative Family Support Programming

Jonatan Moser - Wraparound Facilitator

Jonatan Moser began as the Wraparound Facilitator at Center for Restorative Programs in August of 2022. He coordinates with organizations and families to provide community services and resources to families. Before his time at CRP, Jonatan was at the Immigrant Resource Center teaching English and tutoring children. Jonatan has experience working with families and children while serving as a caseworker for the Department of Human Services in Alamosa County. Jonatan graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with degrees in Social Work and History. When not in the office, Jonatan can be found at the local disc golf course, in the mountains, or playing games with friends.

Teri Sisneros - Family Support Partner

Teri has been providing Wraparound support to families since 2014 through our HB 1451 Collaborative. She provides a family perspective in the routine operations and development of the program. In this role, the Family Support Partner uses personal and professional life experience to advocate for families, providing consultation and training for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent professional partnerships to meet the needs of families, and to participate in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice, choice, and involvement throughout the service delivery process. Teri also is a member of the Interagency Oversight Group for Alamosa, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties and was recently chosen by the State System of Care COACT recognizing her hard work implementing a System of Care that benefits children, youth, and their families in the San Luis Valley. Teri is also certified in Specialized Case Management.

Restorative School Programming

Honey Stecken, BA - Restorative Practices School Specialist

Honey is the Team Lead for our Restorative Practices Programs in Schools. Honey joined the Center for Restorative Programs the summer of 2016. Being an educator here in the San Luis Valley for the past 10 years, she has enjoyed watching young minds grow and discover new things. Partnering with students to achieve academically was extremely rewarding. The transition from teaching content to teaching Restorative Practices to other educators, administrators, and especially students and their families was a natural one for her. Honey now assists schools in creating their own positive school climate by learning how to manage conflict in a socially and emotionally appropriate way and by prioritizing the growth of respectful relationships. The practice of partnering with people instead of overpowering them sets the foundation for her restorative work. Other aspects of Honey’s work are to collaborate and engage with community agencies to help support students, staff, and families. In her personal life, she is an advocate for newborn screening, participates in healthcare access advocacy, and is a member of the Organic Acidemia Association. Honey also serves as a community member in ReThinking Substances and Traffic Circles, diversion programs where youth explore the impacts of harm on self, family, and community resulting from an adverse situation they may have caused or been involved in.

Restorative Community Programs

Gail Garcia-Kuhns, BA, CAS, SCM - Intensive Case Management Supervisor

Gail rejoined CRP in 2018 providing intensive case management support for participants in the Intensive Case Management programs. Gail provides intensive clinical case management and Wraparound facilitation services and supports. Gail spent over 18 years working with youth and families throughout the valley in prevention and treatment programs at San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group and Crossroads Turning Points. She holds her certified prevention specialist as well as her certified mental health youth first aid trainer certificate. Gail is a certified addictions counselor and is dedicated to making a difference and change to those who are in need of help. She is also a passionate advocate for the foster care system and adopted a beautiful daughter. Gail is bilingual and a native of the San Luis Valley. Gail is also certified in Specialized Case Management.

Trent Mills, BA, CAS - Intensive Case Management Supervisor

Trent has worked in the substance use disorder treatment field for over fifteen years. He has experience working in withdrawal management and outpatient services including medicated-assisted treatment where he helped individuals gain skills, support, and resources to help them flourish in the recovery process. He joined CRP in 2023, and provides intensive case management support for participants. He received his BA from Adams State College and holds a certification as a certified Addiction Specialist and has been certified in first aid and CPR.

Trent has lived in the San Luis Valley for over twenty years and is happily married with children. He enjoys spending time with his family, is an avid arrowhead hunter, and also finds pleasure in watching football.

Timothy Keltner - Intensive Case Manager

Timothy Keltner joined the Center for Restorative Programs in October of 2022 and is currently an intensive case manager. He is a Latino and a San Luis Valley Native. Before joining CRP he worked at La Puente at Crisis Prevention Resources as a reviewer/case manager in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. He assisted clients that were facing housing instability/risk of homelessness with rental assistance. When he is not in the office he can be found spending time with his daughter and playing video games.

Rita Wilcox - Intensive Case Manager

Rita brings over 16 years of dedicated service in the fields of criminal justice and human services. She finds joy in aiding individuals and families as they navigate through local systems empowering them to stabilize their situations with compassion and empathy. When not working she enjoys table top role playing games and spending time with her dogs.

April Dominguez - Intensive Case Manager

April Dominguez is a dedicated public servant with over a decade of experience in advocating for victims and assisting community members in need. As the Victim Advocate Coordinator for Conejos County, she has effectively served under multiple sheriffs, advocating for victims of domestic violence and family catastrophes. Her passion for her local community extends beyond her formal position. April has actively participated as one of many first responders, playing a crucial role in providing aid and support to local citizens during emergencies. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Red Cross and Tu Casa, and has been an integral part of search and rescue missions. Additionally, she has coordinated numerous fundraisers aimed at helping individuals and families regain their footing during challenging times. A proud San Luis Valley native, April’s interests reflect her deep connection to her roots. She enjoys spending her leisure time fishing, dancing, camping, and cherishing moments with her family. Her faith in God plays a central role in her life, guiding her actions and inspiring her desire to serve others.

Josh Kennell - Intensive Case Manager

Josh is currently serving as a volunteer with Mennonite Voluntary Service. He is a recent graduate of Bethel College where he majored in Biology with a Chemistry minor. He is pursuing a career in medicine, and is excited to use what he learns at CRP to better understand and holistically support future patients in a variety of life circumstances. When Josh is not working he can be found honing his photography skills or exploring nature.