Mental Health Across the Generations (Z, Y, X, Boomer)

Eileen serves as a Senior Consultant for the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) with Colorado Access. With a strong background in Public Health, Eileen brings a strong focus on health equity and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. Eileen has contributed to policy development at the national, federal, and state level, with a proven track record in improving outcomes for children and individuals with disabilities. Eileen served as President of the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP), marking the first time a “community champion” was elected to this national executive leadership role. She has influenced health policy by serving on state and national Boards and advisory councils including Institute for Medicaid Innovation (IMI), National Center for Healthcare Transition, National Initiative for Child Health Quality, National Center on Cultural Competency, and has served as a curriculum advisor the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Children’s Hospital Boston and is an adjunct professor for Colorado State University.  

Perla Duran is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado, with a rich background in mental health care. Originally from Mexico, she migrated to the United States in 2004. Her academic journey includes studying psychology at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa and later obtaining a master's degree from Regis University in Denver, CO.

Over the course of her career, Perla has provided counseling services in a diverse range of environments, including community mental health centers, medical facilities, private practice, and now as the director of El Consultorio PLLC. This practice specializes in offering psychotherapy services tailored to the Latinx community, while also providing consultation to organizations seeking to better engage with this demographic. What began as a solo venture has since flourished into a team of 10 providers, all committed to providing culturally competent care.

Perla's clinical expertise extends to addressing a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, infidelity, and behavioral issues. With over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, she employs a range of therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, Neurofeedback, and specialized treatments for betrayal trauma and other forms of trauma.

Lauren Showers, MA, LPC is the Program Manager of Member Affairs at Colorado Access. Lauren graduated University of Denver in 2015 with a master’s degree in forensic psychology. Since graduation, Lauren has worked in a variety of direct care and operational roles. Lauren’s current role at Colorado Access is to intentionally build relationships with community organizations to ensure there is consistent collaboration between Colorado Access and partners. Lauren’s passion is to collaborate with partners to best serve youth in our communities. 

Gabrielle Blickley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the HealthONE Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. She works with a range of patients between the ages of 11-85 in the Center’s Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs. She specializes in mood disorders, self-harming behaviors and lowering suicidality through group therapy using DBT and CBT.

Gabrielle graduated Summa Cum Laude with both her undergraduate degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and graduate degree from Grand Valley State University. She has appeared on several of Denver’s network news affiliates as a mental health expert, discussing topics such as seasonal affective disorder and coping strategies during the holidays. In her free time, she enjoys exercise, traveling, reading and spending time with her husband Derek and their pet tortious Everest.

Linda Chavez