Donita Davenport

 Board Chair

Jen is a connector at her core. She believes that when people feel genuinely seen and valued, everything works better, and she strives to bring that belief into everything she does.

She brings a background in event planning, team management, and strategic thinking, along with a sharp marketing eye developed both through building her own small business into a multi-location retail brand across Northern Colorado and through her communications and brand strategy work with Arise! She leads with intention and precision, the kind of leader who sees the full picture before most people see the problem. When she believes in a mission, she is all in, and that drive for its success pushes everything she does to the next level.

Her heart for Arise! is personal. She knows firsthand what it feels like to be in a relationship where leaving feels impossible. That experience didn’t just shape her, it ignited her. Through it, she realized that God was carrying her every step of the way, and with the strength she found in Him, she learned to speak up and fight for what is right. She is deeply committed to making sure no woman walks that road alone.

Jen has served on the Women’s Leadership Team at City Lights Church since 2019 and calls Greeley, Colorado home. When she’s not pouring into Arise!, you’ll find her spending time with her family, cheering on her four kids at various sports games, walking her dogs, or catching up with friends over coffee.

Secretary

Janine brings her passion for empowering women and her personal experience of overcoming toxic relationships. With a background in psychology, writing, ministry, and entrepreneurship, Janine offers insight, creativity, and a strong commitment to helping survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Having walked her own journey of healing and renewal, she believes deeply in the importance of community, faith, and support for women stepping into freedom. In addition to her work with Arise!, Janine is actively writing a book that offers Biblical insight and confessions from a former fairytale fanatic and toxic empath. She is honored to serve alongside the board in advancing the mission of empowering women to Arise! from toxic relationships, embrace their true identity, and fulfill their purpose. 

Treasurer

Cindi has almost 20 years of experience owning her own business as a Massage Therapist and Trauma Touch Therapist. She has volunteered in planning committees for other non profits and ministries. A passion to encourage women to heal from the past and be who God created them to be drives her. Her heart is prayer, healing prayer, & deliverance ministry through Freedom in Christ Jesus. This also pairs well with her profession of a Trauma Touch Therapist. Cindi enjoys making quilts for Saruni International, a Girls Rescue Center in Kenya Africa, so that every girl they support receives a one of a kind quilt. Her favorite life experiences are adventures with her husband, adult kids and grandkids; making memories, playing games with friends, and enjoying her grandson playing baseball. 

Board Member 

Faye is an outspoken survivor of abuse, and a community business leader.  Faye brings a professional background of IT and data science, business leadership, and risk management.  She has been spiritually gifted in leading and growing community organizations to foster women supporting other women, especially in the areas of servant leadership, personal protection and safety, abuse prevention, and growing in Biblical discipleship. Faye finds her passion in advocating for those who need a voice, and encouraging an integrative, holistic approach to healing. Faye is a proud Army Mom and Army Wife, and above all, a child of God.

“Leave everything and everyone better than I found them,” is her personal “Why”.

Board Member

A Colorado native, Debbie was born and raised in the Denver Metro area and has called Greeley home since 2020. Her life journey includes overcoming toxic relationships, which has shaped a difficult but beautiful path of healing, growth, and resilience.

Debbie is the proud mother of four children, with a 20-year span between her oldest and youngest. Her career and education have helped build her passion for disability advocacy and strengthened her commitment to championing the underdog.

Her heart is especially focused on helping women, particularly single mothers, heal, rediscover their strength, and walk confidently in their true identity in Christ.

Board Member
Chris Williams is a proud wartime military veteran, a dedicated father of two boys, and an accomplished human services leader with over 15 years of experience driving excellence in mental health and community programming. Grounded by a Master of Science in Psychology-Human Services and a foundation in Applied Social Sciences from Colorado State University, Chris has seamlessly blended behavioral expertise with strategic leadership throughout his career. His extensive tenure in human services spans from a decade on the front lines as a caseworker conducting vital child welfare and safety assessments for Weld County to supervising multi-site initiatives funded by a $7.5 million federal grant and ultimately directing clinical operations for organizations like Colorado Treatment Services and Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health. Known for his disciplined approach, excellent people skills, and trauma-informed advocacy.