Staff and Board

Tammy joined Bayaud Enterprises in 2019.  Prior to joining Bayaud, Tammy served as the Director of Vocational Services at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.  In 2019, Tammy was appointed to the Secretary of the Veterans Administration’s Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.  She also co-founded the Denver Homeless Taskforce and is a member of Metro Denver Homeless Initiative Employment subcommittee. Tammy’s serves on Denver Health’s Patient Centered Outcomes Research Community Advisory Panel and on Kaiser Permanente’s Patient Stakeholders Council. From 2014-2016, Tammy served as Chair of The Denver’s Road Home Employment Subcommittee and was acknowledged in 2016 by City of Lakewood Veterans Court for outstanding work in the community with offenders. In 2018 she received the Philosophy of Service award from The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. In 2023, Tammy was among 100 Colorado Executives recognized by the Titan 100 program, which recognizes the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes exception leadership, vision, and passion.

Cindi came to Bayaud from Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in June 2020. During her time at Bayaud, she has progressed through several positions, beginning with Navigator, Program Manager, Associate Director, and now, Director.  Cindi has a BS in Social Science and is completing a Master’s in Public Administration.  As a Marine Corps Veteran, Cindi brings unique experiences and perspective to the leadership team.  Her non-profit sector experience has centered around working with individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty or other hurdles to employment. Cindi’s passions find a home in CORE, where her team empowers underserved adults toward independence and self-set goal attainment with employment and education as a means through which they can thrive.

Kim joined Bayaud in September 2021 after relocating from Las Vegas, Nevada where she served as Nutrition Services Manager and then as Chief Programs Director for Lutheran Social Services of Nevada overseeing a large food pantry, a nutrition education program, senior congregate meal program, and rapid rehousing programs.  Kim has over 15 years of human services experience in each sector (governmental, private, and nonprofit) where she developed a particular passion for assisting two of the most vulnerable populations, the aged and the disabled.  Kim earned an MSW from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and is a Denver SOAR Local Lead.  Bayaud provides her the opportunity to utilize both her experience and education to improve the quality of life for those in need through navigation services:  food distribution, public benefits assistance, counseling services, and navigation supports in housing.

Victoria comes to Bayaud from the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless after a career in healthcare. At the Coalition, Victoria was the program manager for several state and federal transitional employment programs that combined job skills training and supportive services to lower the barriers to employment for adults re-entering the workforce. Victoria brings her wide array of experience and skills directing temporary work crews as one of Bayaud’s several social enterprise ventures.

Chris has worked at Bayaud since 2005 and has over two decades of experience in the Human Services environment.  Chris brings a dedication to social impact, customer service and problem-solving to this position.  Among Chris’ management qualities, is his deep commitment to working in a collaborative, transparent and inclusive manner, which allows him to build lasting relationships with customers, program participants, staff colleagues and partnering organizations. He currently provides administrative oversight to 10 Federal Contracts, which provide supported employment to over 100 employees.  Committed to the mission of our organization, Chris holds a BA in Psychology from Colorado Mesa University, in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Susan has been with Bayaud since 2005 and is from Colorado. She graduated from CSU with her Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Susan has worked in nonprofits since 1993 and brings her diverse experience working with individuals with barriers to employment to Bayaud. Susan started at Bayaud working with participants eligible for public benefits and moved to the Document Destruction Department in 2008. As Director, Susan oversees the entire shredding operation serving 2,300 clients while providing jobs to individuals with disabilities.

Sarah joined Bayaud in 2020 as Grant and Business Proposal Writer. She brings 30 years of public sector and nonprofit management experience mobilizing resources to achieve objectives now focused on Bayaud’s annual development goals. Sarah was a project manager for a community housing development organization as well as has 25 years of experience as an historic preservation consultant advising on small and large rehabilitation projects. As Director of Development, Sarah assists with program planning and is responsible for securing revenue from a variety of philanthropic and other sources as well as for the organization’s marketing and communications activities.

Steve joined Bayaud in June 2021 bringing over 40 years of IT, engineering, project management, and business management experience in financial services and higher education. Ten years ago, Steve transitioned into the non-profit sector serving in senior management positions in facilities management in healthcare and substance abuse services. Steve oversees the information technology department, maintenance, safety and contributes to business acquisition for Bayaud Works.

Sue Gilman, Associate Director of Housing Programs, began her work career with Bayaud in the 1980s when she was a Work Adjustment Training Counselor for adults living with disabilities. She assisted participants with vocational job searches and provided microfilm training that led to temporary employment for participants with disabilities in one of Bayaud’s evolving social enterprise ventures. In 2012, she helped inaugurate and now leads Bayaud housing-related supportive services for adults to remain housed by providing access to needed services, applications, and liaise with property managers/owners.

Mario started with Bayaud in 2016 as an assistant supervisor and in 2018 was promoted to a supervisory position. In 2020, Mario was promoted to Assistant Director providing oversight and managing 12 federal agency contracts.  He Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis on Creative Writing. His education spanned several institutes including Santa Monica College, University of California Los Angeles, College of Southern Nevada, and eventually ending at Southern Utah University. Mario came to Bayaud with a strong Rehab background of four years working with Chrysalis Enterprises. Adept in De-escalation and problem solving, Mario brings a multitude of attributes necessary to achieve our Mission.

Frank joined Bayaud in 2020 after working for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ (CCH) Vocational Services Division. Frank’s focus was on the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) and the Transition from Jail to Community Collaborative (TJCC) program. Prior to joining CCH, Frank was Director/Owner of New Beginnings Counseling Center and the Phil Cordova Adolescent Community Drop-in Center. As a Navy veteran, Frank utilized HVRP services and brings this lived experience to his work at Bayaud assisting adults experiencing homelessness where they are on in their journey. Frank serves as an advocate and educator for justice-involved adults with mental health, substance misuse and vocational needs who may be homeless or formerly homeless. Frank is a Founding Member of Colorado Mental Health Professionals Association and was nominated twice for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Consumer/Peer Leaders Voice Award.

Sabre joined Bayaud in October 2021. In his current position, Sabre oversees the Denver Day Works Program, Bayaud’s mobile Shower and Laundry trucks, as well as other employment-related services. Sabre came to Bayaud with a decade of operations and logistics management experience. He also spent 11 years as an activist and volunteer fighting for Denver community members experiencing houselessness while working with organizations including Colorado Village Collaborative, Denver Homeless Out Loud and Housekeys Action Network Denver.

Kim brings direct experience in human resources, social services, accounting, and management. Kim also has worked extensively with people with disabilities and possess invaluable understanding of individuals coming from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, which brought her to Bayaud Enterprises in 2009. This extensive background has led her to hold a variety of positions within Bayaud. She was promoted to Controller in xxxx.  Kimberly brings over 25 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Governmental and Non-profit Accounting. This depth of knowledge and experience ensures Bayaud’s financial transparency and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Lupe joined Bayaud in May 2000, as an office manager. She transferred to the Payroll Department gaining extensive background and experience while overseeing the transition to the online payroll platform in 2020. Martinez was promoted to Director in 2021 taking on daily new challenges for the organization.

Jessica Silva, Human Resources Assistant started her work for Bayaud as an Intake Specialist/ Employment Specialist early 2019. Her work assignment later shifted to the Denver DayWorks Program as a Navigator for adults experiencing homelessness. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica worked at the temporary shelters Bayaud set up or staffed. Jessica came to Bayaud after 15 years as an Office Manager for a human resource staffing company. In July 2020, Jessica returned to staffing duties in her current position where she again runs the office that performs all the tasks from hiring to benefits counseling to when employees end their work with Bayaud.