Meet the Leadership Team
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Bryn Baldassari (Galisewski)
Executive Director
Bryn is a graduate from Chatfield Senior High School and Colorado State University. She majored in Human Development and Family Studies and specified in Occupational Therapy courses. Bryn loves to dance, hang out with friends, and play games of all sorts. She couldn’t stay away from the wonderful community in Littleton and came back to work with this amazing population in the heart of her hometown. -
Chelsea Krupa
Assistant Executive Director
Chelsea graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with Behavioral Science and Sociology. Following graduation, she began supporting this population as a Direct Care Provider and has become increasingly passionate about this population. She has over 5 years’ experience in managing Residential Services. Chelsea is thrilled to be part of the Stepping Stone team and looks forward to growing innovative and affordable housing opportunities for the individuals we support!
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Mark Haddock
Finance and Operations Director
Mark is originally from Wyoming, and he loves the Denver, Colorado lifestyle—especially the mountains. Mark and his wife Darlene, an RN, share a passion for caring for others, and his background has spanned from healthcare to homecare, from medical clinics—providing surgical services—to in-home care for seniors and those with disabilities. Mark enjoys being a part of teams with a mission of providing exceptional service, and he is thrilled to have joined the outstanding team at Stepping Stone Support Center. Mark enjoys playing drums in Denver-area country/classic rock bands, riding his Harley in the mountains, hiking, attending concerts, and rooting for the Broncos. Mark has an MBA from the University of Denver and a Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver. He is also a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE).
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Suzanne Ogborn
Program Director
Suzanne has lived in beautiful Colorado most of her life. She received her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from UC Med Center and her master’s degree in Education from Regis University. Her career passion is teaching and differentiating learning experiences to meet the needs of all people. She enjoys camping and traveling in her small travel trailer, spending time with friends camping or having game nights, baking, and spending as much time as she can with her three adult sons. She feels very blessed to be a part of the Stepping Stone family and has loved getting to work with an amazing staff and participant community that truly cares about each other!
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Coneda Weatherly
Assistant In-Home Services Director
Coneda is a Colorado native. She grew up in Lafayette, Colorado and graduated from Metropolitan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. As a native, she enjoys all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer in summertime: swimming, hiking, back- or front-porch sitting, and any kind of live music. She has been caring for others since she was young and looks forward to caring for others well into the future. She is excited to start a new adventure with the staff and participants at Stepping Stone.
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Crista Carnes
People Care Director
Crista is originally from NM and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a B.S. in Family and Consumer Science. She has lived in CO since 2000 and has worked with individuals with IDD since 2014. She enjoys attending and volunteering for church events, singing, dancing, hiking, and spending time with her incredible family and friends. Crista considers the Stepping Stone family one of her greatest gifts!
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Barb Ziegler
Honorary Member of Stepping Stone’s Leadership Team: Co-Founder of Stepping Stone with Bryn
Barb's brought her 40-plus years' experience in small business administration to help start Stepping Stone. As a parent of one of our participants, Barb has been excited to see Stepping Stone's evolution into a life-changing experience for so many wonderful adults. Barb’s long term dream is to open a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities and branched off from Stepping Stone to start Trailhead Community. See our community partners page to learn more about Trailhead.