Board of Directors

Laura McBride, PHR

Chairperson

Laura (she/her) holds her Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification as well as BA in Sociology from Oklahoma State University. She is a Certified Emergenetics Associate. Laura is passionate about serving as a cheerleader to the Khesed Wellness team. She believes teams who are supported by the trust and encouragement of an effective and kind board, are teams who will serve from a place of safety and authenticity. Laura enjoys time around a good meal with good friends or her husband and 5 adult children. She is rejuvenated by laughter mixed with deep conversations. She also loves time alone to read a good novel.

Louise Richey, MNM

Board Member

Louise (she/her) has a BA in Liberal Studies and a Master's in Nonprofit Management, with a certificate in Leadership. Louise's professional work centers around listening, cultivating relationships, and connecting the community to resources they need. She's passionate about making access to mental healthcare available to everyone. Louise is energized by her three young grandkids, laughing with good friends, and beating her wife at Scrabble, which doesn't happen very often.

Jessica Shore

Board Member

Jessica (she/her) received her bachelor’s degree in communication studies and obtained her master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology. Jessica is invested in creating sustainable access to high quality mental health services. She is passionate about equity and increasing Khesed’s awareness and engagement in equity practices. Jessica enjoys listening to books, buying people presents, and listening to music from the 80s, 90s, and early aughts.

Bryan DeShasier-Marquez

Treasurer

Bryan (he/him) has a Doctorate in Higher Education with a focus in Diversity in Higher Learning and Cognate in Organizational Behavior & Governance from the University of Denver. Bryan is deeply committed to leveraging his expertise to foster environments where compassion and efficiency coexist. His dedication to leadership and operational excellence is driven by a desire to create impactful, sustainable growth, and positive change. Bryan's enthusiasm is fueled by the belief that through collaboration and compassion, Khesed can amplify its reach and deepen its impact on those Khesed serves. Bryan loves his time with his husband and their two dogs, Evee and Sophie, finding joy in naps during rain or the quiet of a snowy day. He delights in getting lost in the world of books, tucked away in his own peaceful nook, and he pours his creative spirit into writing children's picture books that combine compassion and lesson.

Lucas Land

Board Member

Lucas (he/him) is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and works as Director of Development for The Delores Project in Denver, CO where he lives with his partner, three kids, a dog, and a cat. He is proud that everyone in his family is in therapy and passionate about making mental health more accessible and promoting its benefits for everyone. He has degrees in music and theology which he doesn’t regret even though he doesn’t use them in his day job. Lucas has also advocated and volunteered in the areas of sustainability, anti-racism, diversity, and LGBTQ+ rights. Raising good humans is the accomplishment he is most proud of. Lucas enjoys writing and playing music, tabletop games, hiking, camping, and traveling with his family.

Lundi Ramos

Founder, CEO, and Licensed Therapist

Lundi (they/them), MA, LPC, is a trans masculine entrepreneur and mental health therapist. Lundi creates companies that advance mental health equity for the underinsured and develop work environments led by the underrepresented. When they’re not running board meetings or writing at a coffee shop, Lundi enjoys spending time with their partner, walking with their two golden doodles, and crafting company vision boards.