Tami has diverse experience in all bookkeeping and accounting functions. She has extensive PC and Mac experience. She is an invaluable member of the finance team at the Center for Children.

Tami is our longest tenured staff member and has a vast array of historical knowledge and expertise about the Center and the community.

Tami joined the Center for Children team in October 1999.

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Collbren has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Colorado Mesa University. Collbren is a Colorado native and calls Grand Junction home. Prior to beginning employment at the Center, Collbren worked as a child welfare caseworker in Utah. Collbren became interested in working with children from her own experience of having adopted siblings with special needs.

Collbren brings forensic interviewing experience from her time as a caseworker in Utah, as well as a surplus of knowledge related to the child welfare system. Collbren is passionate about forensic interviewing and is happy to be a part of the team at the Center.

Collbren joined the Center for Children team in August 2022.

• NICHD (Utah CJC)
• Semi-structured Narrative Process (CCA)
• Multi-session Forensic Interviewing (CCA)
• Fundamentals on Team Facilitation (WRCAC)

Sierra joined the Center for Children team in August of 2024.

• The Semi-Structured Narrative Process
• Victim Advocacy 101

Abigail has a Bachelors degree in Social Work from Colorado Mesa University. Abigail is a Colorado native who started as an intern at the Center in 2025, and now continues to provide compassionate support to children in the community.

Abigail is dedicated to empowering families, advocating for the needs of children, and ensuring that every family feels heard, supported, and understood throughout their journey.

Abigail joined the Center for Children team in June 2026.

• Victim Advocacy 101 (CCA)
• Advanced Motivational Interviewing
• Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS)

Christal has a Masters of Science in Clinician Mental Health Counseling from New England College. Christal is a Western Colorado transfer from Georgia and licensed in the State of Colorado. Her specialties include sexual trauma and problematic sexual behavior in children and adolescents. Christal has a vast variety of experience with severe and persistent mental health, trauma, inpatient crisis stabilization, outpatient treatment, and adolescent residential substance use.

Christal is passionate about mental health education and her driving force is to support children as they evolve from survivors to thrivers. Christal utilizes her skills to support children and their families navigating the rough waters of traumatic experiences and is continuously motivated by each client as they grow throughout the treatment process.

Christal joined the Center for Children team in March 2023.

• Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Synergetic Play Therapy

Diana has a master’s degree in social work from Colorado Mesa University and is currently working towards clinical licensure as an LCSW. Diana was born in Mexico and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. Diana is fluent in both English and Spanish and has a background working in family therapy.

As a family therapist, Diana focused on adolescent anti-social behavior and worked with parents, schools, diversion officers, and other systems to reduce aggressive and anti-social behavior in teens. Diana also has experience working with children through working as a developmental specialist and as a nanny. Diana lives with her family in GJ and loves to travel around the country with her free time! Diana is excited to join the mental health team at the center!

Diana joined the Center for Children team in May 2025.

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

As a family therapist, Diana focused on adolescent anti-social behavior and worked with parents, schools, diversion officers, and other systems to reduce aggressive and anti-social behavior in teens. Diana also has experience working with children through working as a developmental specialist and as a nanny. Diana lives with her family in GJ and loves to travel around the country with her free time! Diana is excited to join the mental health team at the center!

Diana joined the Center for Children team in May 2025.

• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Ashley & Rachael are employees of the 21st Judicial District Attorney and provide assistance to victims and/or witnesses of constitutional crimes through direct services of the Victim Witness Program. Rachael is available to assist with forensic interviews, SANE exams, therapy sessions, and court appearances. Rachael was professionally trained by Canine Companions for Independence, and she re-certifies on a regular basis with Assistance Dogs International. Rachael provides a sense of calm, security, and non-judgment to support crime victims.

Ashley & Rachael are employees of the 21st Judicial District Attorney and provide assistance to victims and/or witnesses of constitutional crimes through direct services of the Victim Witness Program. Rachael is available to assist with forensic interviews, SANE exams, therapy sessions, and court appearances. Rachael was professionally trained by Canine Companions for Independence, and she re-certifies on a regular basis with Assistance Dogs International. Rachael provides a sense of calm, security, and non-judgment to support crime victims.