Executive Team

Jefferson Center’s Management Team leads with a deeply held passion for creating a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all. The leadership team’s knowledge, drive, and experience come together to help create a workplace culture that supports employee wellbeing and operational excellence through collaboration, a people first approach, strong community partnerships, and innovation.

Sarah Alquist – President & CEO

Sarah brings a dynamic leadership approach rooted in humility, servant leadership, and a steadfast commitment to those in need. Her background includes extensive experience in healthcare policy, business development and strategic growth, equipping her with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of behavioral health in Colorado. She values the fact that our dedicated staff, partnerships, and the individuals and families we serve are at the core of Jefferson Center’s success, and Sarah is dedicated to empowering people and collaborating for meaningful impact.

Jessica Dunbar, MSPH – Chief Business Development Officer

Jessica is dedicated to helping people live their best life and supporting the connections between mind, body, and community. Throughout her education and career, she has dedicated her time and talent to expanding access to care, especially for vulnerable populations, and implementing transformational innovations in the health care sector to improve community health.

Her experience leading safety net providers as well as focusing on state reform has developed some of the most successful solutions to ensuring care is accessible for all.

Jessica now drives Jefferson Center’s business development strategy, with an eye towards mission-focused opportunities that ensure people have the supports they need in all aspects of life that directly impact positive outcomes for mental health.

Lenya Robinson, MA, LPC – COO

Lenya’s experience and passion are essential to her role and overseeing a number of diverse clinical, operational and quality teams at Jefferson Center.

Prior leadership roles have contributed to a wealth of knowledge that guides decisions to best support and care for the people we serve while also meeting the guidelines required for Colorado’s behavioral health regulatory requirements.

Lenya uses her experiences to help understand and navigate the complexities of community mental health. During her time providing care to children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in the treatment of trauma, as well as all treatment settings, she gained unique perspectives that bring together the goals of meeting the needs of the community while demonstrating operational excellence.

David Goff, MBA – VP, Administration, CFO

David brings nearly 33 years of financial expertise, with over 28 of those at Jefferson Center. As CFO, he leads the organization’s financial, administrative, and risk management operations, ensuring sound strategies to safeguard assets and deliver accurate financial reporting.

His work includes overseeing accounting, budgeting, financial planning, and property acquisitions. David’s deep experience in asset management has helped expand Jefferson Center’s affordable and supportive housing initiatives, furthering its mission to provide stable housing for our community.

Executive Team

Her experience leading safety net providers as well as focusing on state reform has developed some of the most successful solutions to ensuring care is accessible for all.

Jessica now drives Jefferson Center’s business development strategy, with an eye towards mission-focused opportunities that ensure people have the supports they need in all aspects of life that directly impact positive outcomes for mental health.

Lenya’s experience and passion are essential to her role and overseeing a number of diverse clinical, operational and quality teams at Jefferson Center.

Prior leadership roles have contributed to a wealth of knowledge that guides decisions to best support and care for the people we serve while also meeting the guidelines required for Colorado’s behavioral health regulatory requirements.

David brings nearly 33 years of financial expertise, with over 28 of those at Jefferson Center. As CFO, he leads the organization’s financial, administrative, and risk management operations, ensuring sound strategies to safeguard assets and deliver accurate financial reporting.

His work includes overseeing accounting, budgeting, financial planning, and property acquisitions. David’s deep experience in asset management has helped expand Jefferson Center’s affordable and supportive housing initiatives, furthering its mission to provide stable housing for our community.

He holds an MBA from Regis University and a BS from Colorado State University.

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