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.

Matthew joined Bayaud Enterprises in November 2023, after many years in behavioral health and a decade in the nonprofit world. He has cultivated experiences working with many populations and barriers and strives to ensure the philosophy “Repairing the World.”   With his heart on his sleeve he leads the way  passionately and strategically.  He brings many paths and networks to the table with a goal of making Bayaud a household name. A devoted Chicago Sports fan, and self-appointed expert on all things pizza.  In his free time you can find him spending quality time with his niece and nephew.

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.

Bernard joined Bayaud in January 2023 and stepped in as Interim Director in August. Bernie earned a Masters in Public Administration and has worked in homelessness and with vulnerable populations since 2011. Bernie came to Bayaud from the City of Denver where he worked as a Program Officer focusing on Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Re-Housing, Homeless Prevention and Anti-Poverty initiatives, as well as providing support for other federal- and state-funded grants. Bernie’s oversight of this department includes multiple programs such as Housing Navigation, Supportive Housing, Bayaud Bridge Mental Health Counseling Services, and Denver’s 3-year grant award for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Equitable Access to Services (IDDEAS).

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.

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.

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.

Sabre joined Bayaud in October of 2021. In their current position, Sabre oversees Bayaud’s Mobile Shower and Laundry trucks, Bayaud’s Food Pantry of Hope and other community resources. Sabre came to Bayaud with a decade of operations and logistics management experience. Sabre has also spent 11 years as an activist and volunteer fighting for Denver’s unhoused community members, working with organizations including Colorado Village Collaborative, Denver Homeless Out Loud and Housekeys Action Network Denver.

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.

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.

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 2018.  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.

Peter joined Bayaud in December 2023. His background includes seven years’ experience as a Case Manager and five years as the Safety Director for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.  Prior to changing careers, he spent 20 years with the Federal Incident Management teams responding to wildfires, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes where he achieved the rank of Chief Officer. Peter is member of the International Humanitarian Logistics Association and has also worked as a Divemaster and USCG Boat Captain. Peter also holds advanced qualifications in Critical Incident Stress Debriefings.  He believes strongly that supporting mental and physical wellbeing of coworkers is critical to organizational success.