Meet Our Board of Directors
Denver Family Institute is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of therapists and professionals from diverse backgrounds. The Board Members serve as a guiding force and help to develop and leverage the organization’s resources.
William Gaskins
Since 2010, Bill Gaskins has been an integral part of the DFI Board, currently serving as Board Chair, and is deeply committed to further the organization’s mission and initiatives. Bill has practiced public accounting since 2005 and is an Assurance Partner at Moss Adams, where he focuses on providing audit, accounting, and review services to a diverse range of public and private companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Colorado and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Best way to spend a day: Spending the day with my family, being active, and of course a great dinner (preferably something spicy!)
Harsha Sekar
Harsha Sekar is a Shareholder at Polsinelli PC. His practice focuses on debt finance. Harsha supports a number of Denver-area nonprofit organizations and has served on multiple boards.
Why I love DFI: Excellent mission, unparalleled program, dedicated students and staff, skilled clinicians.
Anna Khandrueva
Anna is a 2022 DFI graduate; she is continuing to serve on the Board after representing her cohort for two years as a student representative. She is a psychotherapist with a private practice, Courage to Heal Therapy, in Broomfield, CO, where she focuses on working with couples, trauma, and bipolar disorder. She moved to the United States from Russia in 2001 and initially pursued a career in finance before completing a master’s degree in social work at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Anna is currently pursuing her LCSW and LMFT licenses in Colorado.
A book I’d recommend:“Humankind” by Rutger Bregman. It masterfully shows that people are inherently good and debunks some famous psychological dogmas, such as the Stanford Prison Experiment.
Dr. Nicholas Manning
Dr. Nicholas Manning (he, him, his) is the Director for People Operations at Support, Inc., where Nicholas serves the organization’s staff and providers by focusing on improvement of the employee and contractor experience. Dr. Manning has worked in the human service industry since 2004 in a variety of roles, including direct care professional, program supervisor, program manager, and the last 8 years as a director at Support, Inc. Prior to that, Dr. Manning worked in adolescent behavioral healthcare for Deveraux Colorado for 8 years as a program supervisor and manager.
What I love about DFI: I have had the fortune to work on strategic planning efforts with the group at DFI. The transparency leadership has about their strengths and weaknesses is refreshing. DFI wants to be better and is willing to address what needs to be done to do so. You couple that type of integrity with a wonderful mission to provide a great learning experience and therapeutic services to communities in need and DFI is no question a place I want to support any way I can.
Along with his direct experience of the human service industry, Nicholas has conducted research specific to Colorado’s Program Approved Provider Agencies and Community Center Boards, focusing on minority hiring practices. In October of 2020, Dr. Manning successfully defended his cornerstone research on the topic of the Glass Ceiling and Colorado’s PASA’s and CCB’s, thus earning a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).
Dr. Manning has used that experience to support the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council within Support, Inc. In addition, Dr. Manning maintains Alliance’s IDEA Committee Chair, tasked with aligning and making a difference in the makeup of organizations within the industry. Lastly proud parent-of-four along with his partner and is an avid Denver Broncos Fan.
Emily Dorn
Emily has been involved in the DFI community since 2015 as a student, Board member, Board chair, and currently as the Executive Director. Prior to entering the field of mental health, Emily spent 12 years in public education and nonprofit leadership as a special education and general education teacher, administrator, and systems leader. Most recently, Emily led the External Relations team for Rocky Mountain Prep, a growing network of elementary schools in Denver and Aurora. After graduating from DFI, Emily opened a private practice and joined the PASS Center as a therapist specializing in attachment and post-adoptive support for families. Emily holds a master’s degree from Loyola Marymount University and a certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Denver Family Institute.
The best way to spend a day: Traveling, adventuring, or exploring with no particular agenda or destination
Marcus King-Stockton
Marcus is a Trader Specialist at Charles Schwab. He educates, advocates, and consults with clients surrounding their investment needs.
Megan Devenport
Megan is a community social worker and nonprofit consultant with over 15 years of experience advancing equity and inclusion. Her expertise includes executive leadership, change management, and organizational development. Megan combines strategic vision with practical tools to empower organizations and foster collaborative solutions. She believes in the power of small, intentional acts to create a more inclusive world. With a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Illinois, Megan brings a dynamic, empathetic approach to guiding teams and transforming systems.
What I love about DFI: I am thrilled to support this organization’s commitment to values-aligned growth, powerful programming, and meaningful community relationships.
Chloé Miller, MA, LMFT, LPC
Chloé Miller is a serial entrepreneur, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, and executive advisor whose work bridges clinical expertise with leadership development. She is the founder of Lovers Counseling (www.loverscounseling.co), a relationship therapy and education practice specializing in prevention-first, trauma-informed relational health, and Executive HQ™ (www.executivehq.co), a strategic advisory firm serving high-performing professionals through social and emotional leadership development. Chloé leads multiple ventures that integrate relational wellness, systemic therapy, and brand strategy. Previously DFI’s First- and Second-Year Student Representative, she serves as a Board Member, bringing continuity, energy, and a commitment to advancing DFI’s mission through inclusive, evidence-based practice.