Carl Patten is Director, Community Benefit at Centura Health, Inc. in Denver, Colorado. At Centura Health, Carl oversees the implementation of programs to positively impact social determinants of health for the communities Centura serves and processes regarding community benefits reporting and is responsible for creating and implementing community health programs. Carl also oversees initiatives to identify and promote innovative tools that positively impact social determinants of health and health care delivery. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Director of Denver HealthSET and the SET Medical Clinic in Colorado Springs. Carl is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College, the University of Chicago Law School and the Harvard School of Public Health and is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Carl also served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Florida where he taught courses in health policy and health care law and ethics. Carl also has served on a number of nonprofit boards, and he currently serves as a board member of the Berger Institute for Work, Family and Children at Claremont McKenna College.

Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and skill to the HealthSET team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Buena Vista University, and has been a nurse since 2005. She’s worked in a variety of fields during her nursing career, but has spent most of her time working in wellness and rehabilitation units. She is also a certified wound care nurse. Her passion for elderly care and advocacy brought her to HealthSET, where she strives to provide the best care possible to her clientele.

Amanda received her Masters of Social Work at the University of Denver, with a concentration in Health & Wellness. Amanda received her BSW from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Her undergraduate internship involved case management for low-income families in a transitional housing program spanning Jefferson county. During her time at MSU Denver she received the Social Work Scholar Award for writing and research skills, and at DU received the Edith M. Davis award for outstanding work focusing on preventative health care for African-Americans. Amanda has also volunteered in the Denver area for individuals with visual impairments, adults with developmental disabilities, LGBTQ youth, and the homeless population through Project Homeless Connect. Amanda continues to work with low-income youth and families through DU are Your Family, Your Neighborhood program. She is passionate about eliminating health disparities that exist in our community. Amanda began interning with HealthSET in September 2015, and was hired on as a client advocate in July 2016.

Mackenzie received her Bachelors of Social Work from Colorado State University in May 2015. Her senior internship placement was with the HealthSET Client Advocacy program working directly with the clients and helping to coordinate resources. After graduation, Mackenzie worked at Roundup River Ranch, a SeriousFun Network summer camp. For two years Mackenzie worked directly with the campers, capturing the unforgettable moments through photography and storytelling, while working alongside the Development team. Mackenzie currently volunteers with a yoga program supporting children and adults with special needs in the Denver Metro Area.