Brian Conly
Executive Director
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire” -William Butler Yeats.
Brian joined Parent Possible in January of 2024. He is responsible for providing overall leadership of the organization and its programs, ensuring consistent achievement of the organization’s mission, implementation of its policies, goals and objectives, and management of its programmatic, financial, and administrative position.
Previously as executive director of Adam’s Camp, a program focusing on therapeutic interventions for individuals with special needs, Brian showcased his commitment to holistic family support. His prior roles, including deputy director of the Office of Early Childhood with the Colorado Department of Human Services and a decade-long tenure as the executive director of Bal Swan Children’s Center, reflect his instrumental role in implementing reforms, achieving program outcomes, and garnering national recognition for innovative practices. Brian brings 22 years in early childhood education, along with his diverse experience across various organizations. He was recognized as a Temple Hoyne Buell Fellow in 2009 and honored with a Heart of Broomfield award for education.
Brian’s dedication to continued learning and growth is evident through his educational background, including a BS in Early Childhood Education, an MBA, and an MS in Management & Organizations.
MARION BATAYTE
Deputy Director/Parents as Teachers Program Director
“Prevention is so much more efficient than intervention, and has considerably greater returns.”
Marion has served the early childhood community in Colorado for over 20 years, working in a leadership position at Parent Possible since 2012. As Deputy Director she is primarily responsible for overseeing program operation, compliance and evaluation, and contributing to the overall development and strategic initiatives for Colorado’s HIPPY and PAT programs. Prior to joining Parent Possible, Marion was Director of Operations at Bright By Text (formerly Colorado Bright Beginnings), where she spent ten years advancing the quality and effectiveness of home visitation programs. Before moving into parent engagement, Marion worked for the Colorado Department of Corrections, Gemini Shelter, and HEAR NOW. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, and an A.S. in American Sign Language Interpretation.
Harshit Agarwal
Data & Reporting Manager
MARIA BARRAZA
Communications & Community Engagement Manager
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.”
Maria Montessori
Maria joined Parent Possible in 2023 as the Communications and Community Engagement Manager. In this role, Maria is responsible for Parent Possible’s communication initiatives and overseeing Vroom events to engage communities of parents and potential partners statewide. Maria’s non-profit work includes DEI, community equity co-design, marketing, and strategic communication efforts. Maria holds a B.A. in Organizational Communications and Marketing from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
JACKIE CORDOVA
HIPPY Program Director
“La familia es la base de la sociedad y el lugar donde los personas aprenden por vez primera los valores que les guían durante toda la vida” -J.P. II
Jackie joined Parent Possible in early 2016 as the HIPPY Program Director. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing, monitoring and providing technical assistance and coaching to HIPPY sites in the state to ensure site quality and model fidelity. She also provides start-up guidance and support for new site development. Before joining Parent Possible, Jackie worked at Clayton Early Learning as a HIPPY Home Based Head Start Mentor Coach, and as a preschool teacher and director in Guadalajara, Mexico. She served as a panel member for Home Visitation Programs for the Colorado General Assembly’s Early Childhood and School Readiness, and as a member of the Spanish language curriculum committee for HIPPY USA. Jackie is a HIPPY National Trainer and in 2019 she went to Santiago, Chile to provide training and technical assistance to start HIPPY in the country. Jackie holds a B.S. in Education from the Universidad Panamericana Campus Guadalajara, and a M.A, in Administration and Coaching in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado Denver. She has also completed a Buell Early Childhood Fellowship.
MARISSA DELLAVECCHIA
Conference, Training & Events Manager
Marissa Joined Parent Possible in September 2024. As the Conference, Training & Events Manager, she is responsible for coordinating programmatic trainings, organizing the annual PPHVC, supporting special events, and managing the Enhanced Home Visiting program. Before Parent Possible, she worked with Jeffco Public Schools and The City of Lakewood. She has over 16 years of experience directly supporting educators, youth, families, and communities through the creation and implementation of programs, events, and trainings. Marissa holds a B.A. in Sociology at Regis University and is currently pursuing a MS in Marketing with a Digital Marketing Specialization. She was born in Colorado and loves to spend as much time as possible outside.
BETH EDWARDS
Parents as Teachers Program Manager
“Success is not about individual achievement, but about collective progress.” – Dean Smith
Beth joined Parent Possible in October 2023. In her role as Parents as Teachers (PAT) Manager, she is responsible for providing support, fidelity monitoring, and technical assistance to PAT affiliates as they seek to empower children and families. Beth completed a residency in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital before shifting gears to become an at-home parent and community volunteer. She was inspired to work to strengthen and support families and she returned to school to earn her master’s degree in Youth, Family, and Community Sciences with an emphasis in Family Life Education and Coaching. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Williams College, an M.D. from Medical College of Georgia (Augusta University), and an M.S. from North Carolina State University. Her professional interests include relational health, family resilience, and empowering parents.
INDIRA GALAVIZ
Parents as Teachers Program Manager
Certified National Parents as Teachers Trainer
“Every home is a universe and the parents are the teachers” Mahatma Gandhi
Indira Galaviz is the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program Manager at Parent Possible, Colorado’s PAT State Office. In her role, she is responsible for providing guidance, fidelity monitoring, training, and technical assistance to PAT sites across the state. She has more than 16 years of experience working with under resourced populations. Indira started her enthusiasm for family services in Mexico, where she supported different health and hygiene campaigns for low-income children.
Prior to joining Parent Possible, she worked as a preschool teacher, and for a Family Resource Center in the Denver metro area. During her non-profit experience, she coordinated four different family programs that offered direct support to the demands of the Latino communities. Additionally, in her tenure as the manager of the organization’s Parents as Teachers Program, she obtained, for the first time, the Blue-Ribbon affiliate designation of quality for the PAT program.
Indira loves having the opportunity to impact her community by providing information and support networks to families. Indira’s educational background in in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, and Family Development.
She spends her time outside of work sharing her energy and passion for fitness with her fitness community. Along with wellness, her greatest passions are education, family, and unity.
ERIN GAGER
Senior Manager of Data, Reporting & Evaluation
Erin joined Parent Possible in August 2025 as the Senior Manager of Data, Reporting, & Evaluation, where she leads the strategic vision and execution of data management, reporting, and evaluation across the organization. Erin previously served as Senior Research Associate at Brodsky Research and Consulting, Evaluation and Engagement Manager at Joining Vision and Action, and Director of Data Systems at Denver’s Early Childhood Council, providing her with a strong background in early childhood research and evaluation. Erin has over a decade of experience developing and overseeing systems and frameworks that ensure data quality and consistency in support of organizational goals and translating complex findings into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. She holds a Master’s in Evaluation and Research Methods from the University of Colorado Denver and a graduate certificate from the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program. Erin is passionate about leveraging data to advance equity, strengthen programs, and improve outcomes for children and families.
SHELBY JONES
Vroom Program Director
“By instilling love, empathy, and hope in our children today, parents inspire a better tomorrow.”
Shelby joined Parent Possible in 2018 as the Vroom Program Director. In this role, Shelby is responsible for directing high-reach awareness initiatives for Vroom statewide, implementing installations and marketing campaigns, and managing corporate partnerships. Prior to joining Parent Possible, Shelby served as a research consultant for nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sector organizations, and spent five years studying parenting and child development. Shelby holds a B.A. in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an M.A. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
AARON LEAVY
Communications and Research Manager
“No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child” – Abraham Lincoln
As communications and research manager for the Colorado Home Visiting Coalition and Parent Possible, Aaron supports the efforts of all of Colorado’s home visiting programs. Aaron conducts research and analysis into the scope, impact and status of Colorado’s home visiting efforts. Prior to joining Parent Possible, he worked on political campaigns across the country, served as a researcher for a polling and communications firm, and as Senior Manager for Innovation and Learning for the Harwood Institute (where he authored the book Why We’re Here: The Powerful Impact of Public Broadcasters When They Turn Outward. As part of the National Civic League he developed community engagement materials, such as the All-America Conversations Toolkit, provided coaching and support to local engagement efforts and served as part of National Civic League’s community consulting team. He is a graduate of Oberlin College.
SINDY PELAYO
HIPPY Program Manager
“Parents are teachers, and home is a child’s first and most important classroom.” – Hillary Clinton
Sindy joined Parent Possible in December 2021 as HIPPY Program Manager. In this role, she is responsible for providing guidance, technical assistance, and support to HIPPY program sites across the state with special focus on AmeriCorps HIPPY sites, to ensure quality and fidelity. Sindy has extensive experience in HIPPY and administrative areas. Prior to joining Parent Possible, she spent over a year as Secretary-Central administrator at Jeffco Public School for the Early Learning Department, overseeing five Native Language Preschools and processing CPP (Colorado Preschool Program) applications for all Preschools in Jefferson County with the intention to serve children who were at risk of starting school. Before that, she spent over five years working for Jeffco HIPPY starting as a HIPPY Parent then as a Home Visitor, Sindy supported parents with tools and information to be their child’s most valuable teacher. Then, she became the Assistant Coordinator for the program being responsible for the supervision of Home Visitors and working with community organizations to make connections of resources to families.
LUCY SOFFER
Vroom Partner Manager
“If a community values its children, it must cherish their parents” – John Bowlby
Lucy joined Parent Possible in 2020. In her role as Vroom Partner Manager, she is responsible for building and sustaining a diverse network of Vroom partners throughout Colorado. Her work includes seeking out trusted messenger organizations and institutions to partner with, as well as providing training, communication, and support to current partners to ensure effective implementation of Vroom. Lucy started her career as a Kindergarten teacher in London. After several international teaching roles, she transitioned into adult training in Sydney where she supported the implementation of a Social-Emotional Curriculum in elementary and secondary schools. Prior to joining Parent Possible, she worked with the Head Start community in Denver as an Early Childhood Education Specialist. Lucy holds a B.S. in Education and Human Development from Oxford Brookes University, and a Post Graduate Certificate of Education from the University of Exeter.
Chris Weiss
Director of Development
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
Chris joined Parent Possible in August 2025 as the Director of Development, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. He is a passionate advocate for serving those in need and making the world a better place. Chris began his career in the United States Peace Corps, serving in Belize from 2008 to 2010. After his service, he worked for Urban Peak, a Denver-based nonprofit supporting youth experiencing homelessness, in roles including Job Retention Specialist and Development Manager. Chris also served as Development Director and Executive Director for the Second Wind Fund, which works to reduce youth suicide in Colorado, and most recently was the Vice President of Development for Project Helping. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University – Oxford, Ohio. Chris lives in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver with his wife Sydney, son Tucker, and dog Ranger.
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