Tiffany D. Cron, PhD
Tiffany is the Director of the Colorado Office of Employment First.
Tiffany is a well-respected leader in the field of disability having over 17 years of experience working with people with disabilities to live the life that they desire. Her educational background includes a PhD in General Psychology with an emphasis in Cognition and Instruction and holds a MA in Educational Psychology and BA in Psychology. Tiffany is driven by the belief and value that all people have the right to work, and that support does not come in a one-size-fits-all model.
Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her husband and their two kids as well as baking cakes.
Contact Dr. Tiffany Cron at tiffany.cron@cuanschutz.edu
Cordelia Robinson Rosenberg, PhD, RN
Professor Emerita Department of Pediatrics
Corry is a Senior Advisor with the Colorado Office of Employment First.
After serving as Director of JFK Partners, CU School of Medicine from 1993 to 2015 Corry partially retired to half time, continuing to do research on autism and began to work in inclusive higher education serving as evaluator for IN! and the three IHE’s providing inclusive education opportunities for students with I/DD in Colorado. That work brought her to Employment First Advisory Partnership meetings. Participation as a Subject Matter Expert at EFAP resulted in the creation of COEF in 2019 through an interagency agreement between Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and CU School of Medicine, JFK Partners, Colorado’s University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. Corry assumed the responsibility of Interim Director of COEF between November 2022 and June of 2023.
Contact Dr. Cordelia Robinson Rosenberg at cordelia.rosenberg@cuanschutz.edu
Brian Dean, MA, CRC
Brian is a Program Developer/Trainer specializing in Supported and Customized Employment.
Brian has 7 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Brian obtained his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. Brian is the Rehabilitation Counseling Discipline Director for the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Program (LEND) through JFK Partners, Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus. Brian is certified in the evidenced-informed practice of customized employment as a practitioner, trainer, and mentor. Brian received both the Colorado Association of Peron’s Supporting Employment First (CO-APSE) Wendy M. Wood Emerging Leader Award and the DVR Shining Stars Award in 2018. Brian’s work focuses on and is committed to expanding competitive integrated employment, real work for real pay, opportunities for all people with disabilities, especially for individuals with significant barriers and experiences related to employment both at the State and National levels.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys trail running throughout the Colorado mountains and spending time with his family.
Contact Brian Dean at brian.dean@cuanschutz.edu
Melanie Honsbruch, CPWIC
Melanie is a Curriculum Developer/Trainer specializing in Benefits Counseling.
Melanie brings 16 years of experience as a Community Partner Work Incentive Coordinator providing information to service professionals and Coloradans with disabilities and their families about how work and various life choices interact with benefits.
Melanie is a kickboxing instructor, enjoys hiking and spending time with friends.
Contact Melanie Honsbruch at melanie.honsbruch@cuanschutz.edu
Vanessa Lehman
Vanessa is the Program Assistant.
Vanessa has over 6 years of experience in the field of supported and customized employment. Additionally, Vanessa is a Certified Autism Resource through the IBCCES, has a National ACRE Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services – Professional Level through the University of Georgia and an ACRE Basic Employment Services Certificate of Achievement with an Emphasis in Customized Employment. Vanessa is driven by the philosophy of Employment First and that all people, regardless of disability, should have equal access to competitive integrated employment.
Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her husband and six-year-old son. You can find Vanessa and her family spending time outdoors with their two dogs, Aspen, and Laredo.
Contact Vanessa Lehman at vanessa.lehman@cuanschutz.edu
Vikki Ortiz, MS, CESP
Vikki is a Curriculum Developer/Trainer specializing in Supported Employment and Communications.
Vikki is a certified Employment Support Professional and a graduate of APSE’s Emerging Leaders in Employment First professional development program. She also serves as the Vice President of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE). Her educational background is in Human Development and Family Studies with an M.S. in Family Studies. Vikki has a vision for all people with disabilities to fully realize, pursue, and accomplish their employment goals.
Outside of work, Vikki enjoys adventuring with her husband, Michael, and her daughter, Isabella. She loves being outdoors – camping, hiking, and traveling to new places.
Contact Vikki Ortiz at vikki.ortiz@cuanschutz.edu
Deirdre Sage, MSW, LCSW
Deirdre is a Curriculum Developer/Trainer specializing in Individual Placement and Support (IPS).
Prior to joining the office, Deirdre worked as an IPS practitioner and supervisor and has 14 years of experience in the area of behavioral health supported employment.
Deirdre enjoys roller skating, performing with her band, and taking summer and fall road trips.
Contact Deirdre Sage at deirdre.sage@cuanschutz.edu