Our Team

Taryn began at The Conflict Center in 2015 as an intern working to develop our social norming program. After graduating with a Bachelors in Organizational Communication from Metropolitan State University, she has now joined as a member of our team, using her expertise to direct our communications strategy and to help engage high school students in dialogue around healthy relationships. She heads the Social Norming and Hotspot Mapping and evaluation programs and serves as the Communication Specialist as well as design work for The Conflict Center. Outside of work, she coordinates a group that creates space for young moms to find community and mentoring.

A recent graduate of the CU Boulder Sociology Department, Collin loves interacting with new people and is looking forward to getting involved with the work we do here at the Conflict Center. Above all else, he loves Beyoncé and is grateful to be living in the same universe, on the same planet, and at the same time as pure royalty. He joined our team to run the front office as well as to assist managing the various classes and events we offer

Rachel recently graduated from the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver with a concentration in Organizational Leadership and Policy Practice, and a Certificate in Social Work with Latinos. In 2013, she graduated from the University of Vermont with degrees in Sociology and Spanish, and has since taught English abroad in Colombia and served in Americorps as a Care Coordinator at a community health center in Boston. Rachel was an intern at The Conflict Center beginning September 2017, and is excited to be transitioning into her new role. She is passionate about expanding the scope of programming at The Conflict Center and in the community, and in creating understanding through open and honest conversations. Rachel works on curriculum development, class/workshop facilitation and training, and evaluation. Rachel is happiest when she is in the outdoors, reading a book, or checking out (preferably free) events in the community.

Jessica Sherwood holds an MSW from Case Western Reserve University and is Mediation Certified through International Advanced Dispute Resolution (IADR).  She has been practicing conflict resolution, mediation, coaching and restorative practices implementation since 2010. Jessica has worked with organizations as varied as local unions and management, small claims courts, school administrations and staff, communities in conflict, families in long-standing dispute and estrangement and couples in on -going relationship trauma. Jessica is deeply committed to helping people reach their highest potential through open communication and genuine connection. Jessica finds joy in time spent with her two daughters, hiking, and caring for her ancient Boston Terrier rescue dog and in her 25 + years of practicing and teaching Iyengar yoga.

Ronnie has a Master’s degree in Social Work and extensive experience in the non-profit arena that includes working in the domestic violence field at the local, statewide and national level for 15 years. Ronnie has also done extensive consulting work in the area of fund development with numerous nonprofits, which is the work that brought her to The Conflict Center and the field of violence prevention. Ronnie also has extensive experience in intern and volunteer recruitment and engagement. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering for service projects through her Rotary Club, reading, walking, yoga and spending time with family and friends, including kids and grandkids.

Beth Yohe is an accomplished facilitator, consultant and curriculum writer with over 20 years of experience, writing and delivering training programs on a variety of topic related to addressing bias, managing conflict and creating dialogue across differences.  Prior to joining The Conflict Center as Executive Director, she served in a number of roles at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)i, including as the Regional Director of Development and as the Director of Training for the National Office of the ADL, overseeing its national anti-bias education training. She is involved nationally on issues related to conflict management, bullying prevention and social emotional learning, including serving on the Advisory Boards for MTV’s Look Different Campaign and The Ad Council’s Love has No Labels campaign as well as the board of the International Bullying Prevention Association.  She received her Masters of Science from Colorado State University and her Bachelors of Arts from Texas A&M University. She loves spending family time whether at home, at one of her daughters’ activities or out enjoying the beauty of Colorado.