Empowering families to communicate, move and thrive.

Caren Powell, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist who has been practicing since 1992. She earned her BS from CU Boulder and her M.Ed. in Communication Science Disorders from the University of Georgia. Over the years, Caren has worked in a variety of settings, including Denver Public Schools, Colorado Easter Seal, Saddle Up!, and private practice, and has extensive experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs through AAC. She is the founder of Square Peg Community Foundation, Inc. and also acts as Team Leader for AAC Project Peru, where she collaborates with American and Peruvian therapists and families to expand access to communication support and training. In her free time, Caren enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor adventures, skiing, golfing, and traveling.

Connie Heltmach Plumleigh brings decades of experience in finance, accounting, underwriting, public finance, family office finance and organizational leadership, complemented by a longstanding commitment to community service and nonprofit organizations.

Connie began her professional career in public finance, working with municipal issuers and nonprofit organizations to develop and finance programs serving communities across the country. Her experience included analyzing financial conditions, structuring and coordinating financing programs, preparing public and private offering documents, and working closely with government agencies, legal counsel, financial institutions, and nonprofit providers. She also served as a paralegal, where she gained additional experience in real estate transactions and mergers and acquisitions.

Connie went on to build an extensive career with ValueOptions, Inc. (formerly Options Health Care, Inc.), ultimately serving as Executive Vice President/CFO. In this role, she provided leadership across accounting, finance, underwriting, and cash management for an organization with nearly $1 billion in revenue. Her responsibilities included financial planning, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, financing initiatives, cost management, and strategic resource allocation. Throughout her career, Connie has been recognized for her analytical expertise, attention to detail, determination, and ability to bring people and resources together to accomplish complex objectives.

Over the past seven years, 2018-today, Connie has worked part-time with Elevation Management, a family office organization dedicated to providing comprehensive financial and administrative support to high-net-worth families. In her role, Connie assists with a wide range of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities, including payroll, insurance administration, bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.  Known for her attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to accuracy, Connie plays an important role in helping ensure the financial operations of the families she supports are organized, efficient, and well managed.

Equally important to Connie is her dedication to giving back to the community. From 2009 through 2026, she held a variety of leadership and volunteer roles with nonprofit and youth organizations, including serving as Co-President and Treasurer. Her volunteer service has included Belleview Elementary, the Hills West Waves Swim Team, Campus Middle School, National Charity League, and boys’ team charity. She has consistently embraced the opportunity to contribute wherever her time, organizational skills, and financial expertise could be of greatest benefit.

Connie holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of West Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Colorado State University. Her professional background and commitment to service reflect a shared belief in the importance of responsible leadership, community involvement, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Brynne is a licensed Occupational Therapist. She earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2015 and her bachelor’s from Texas State University in 2012.

With over 11 years of experience, Brynne has worked with children and families across private practice, early intervention, and school settings. She specializes in sensory processing, autism, motor coordination, and functional skill development, and has advanced training through the STAR Institute, Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), and Handwriting Without Tears. Brynne is passionate about a collaborative, family-centered approach to help each child reach their unique goals. In her free time, Brynne enjoys camping, hiking, and reading, all while chasing her 2 little girls.