We work
collaboratively
We bring our community together to harness the expertise and insights of local businesses, health and human services, public safety, the judiciary, education, non-profits, families, and many more.
We leverage community resources and ensure integration of services and support for youth with complex needs, and their families, bringing people together from different parts of the whole family’s life to create a strengths-based plan.
We improve relationships and communication and identify gaps and barriers among all child-related agencies to ensure all entities work together when serving children, youth, and families involved with multiple agencies.
We work
effectively
We bring our community together to harness the expertise and insights of local businesses, health and human services, public safety, the judiciary, education, non-profits, families, and many more.
We leverage community resources and ensure integration of services and support for youth with complex needs, and their families, bringing people together from different parts of the whole family’s life to create a strengths-based plan.
We improve relationships and communication and identify gaps and barriers among all child-related agencies to ensure all entities work together when serving children, youth, and families involved with multiple agencies.
Staff members
SherryLynn provides the executive management and direction of the organization in accordance with the mission, vision and strategic plan of Joint Initiatives. Operates under the general direction of the Board of Directors.
SherryLynn Boyles
President + CEO
SherryLynn Boyles
President + CEO
SherryLynn provides the executive management and direction of the organization in accordance with the mission, vision and strategic plan of Joint Initiatives. Operates under the general direction of the Board of Directors.
Kelly provides leadership to Foundations, Pathways, and Voices programs in accordance with the mission, vision and Strategic Plan of Joint Initiatives.
Kelly Hurtado
Chief Operating Officer
Kelly Hurtado
Chief Operating Officer
Kelly provides leadership to Foundations, Pathways, and Voices programs in accordance with the mission, vision and Strategic Plan of Joint Initiatives.
Cassy provides leadership for the Youth Pathways program and oversees the Ascend Center which provides new and current services to youth. She contributes to the development and implementation of JI’s vision, shared goals and objectives, and the overall direction of JI, working closely with JI’s CEO and Chief Operations Officer, as well as with El Paso County’s REACH and Collective Impact Committees, to develop resources, identify service gaps, and implement annual strategic plans/MOUs. Cassy assists collaborating agencies in problem-solving and moving toward an integrated system of care for children, youth, and their families.
Cassy Reyes
Vice President of Youth Pathways
Cassy Reyes
Vice President of Youth Pathways
Cassy provides leadership for the Youth Pathways program and oversees the Ascend Center which provides new and current services to youth. She contributes to the development and implementation of JI’s vision, shared goals and objectives, and the overall direction of JI, working closely with JI’s CEO and Chief Operations Officer, as well as with El Paso County’s REACH and Collective Impact Committees, to develop resources, identify service gaps, and implement annual strategic plans/MOUs. Cassy assists collaborating agencies in problem-solving and moving toward an integrated system of care for children, youth, and their families.
Shay provides leadership for the Foundations program in implementing an early childhood system of care through Alliance for Kids, El Paso County’s Early Childhood Council. This includes ensuring that the Strategic Plan is executed in accordance with the Council’s vision, mission, and goals. Shay works under the direction of JI’s Chief Operating Officer and the full membership of the Alliance for Kids Council.
Shay Almonte
Foundations Program Director
Shay Almonte
Foundations Program Director
Shay provides leadership for the Foundations program in implementing an early childhood system of care through Alliance for Kids, El Paso County’s Early Childhood Council. This includes ensuring that the Strategic Plan is executed in accordance with the Council’s vision, mission, and goals. Shay works under the direction of JI’s Chief Operating Officer and the full membership of the Alliance for Kids Council.
Financials
Joint Initiatives provides the following documents for financial transparency:
Independent Auditors’ Report + Financial Statements (Year Ended June 30, 2024)
Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Year Ended June 30, 2024)