Our staff.
Jennifer Korb
Executive Director | director@autismcolorado.org
Jennifer is a Colorado native and resides in Jefferson County with her husband and two children. Jennifer's lengthy professional career in public education as a teacher, administrator, and director of instruction has given her a deep understanding of how people learn and how to create opportunities that bring our people's strengths. Her work in the non-profit sector as a founding member of the Internet Safety Foundation, a leadership team member at Night Lights Respite Care and as the Board President at Bal Swan Children's Center has given her a solid foundation to support the Autism Jennifer is a connector who builds strong relationships with a focus on inclusivity. She cares deeply about the people in her community, particularly those who are neurodivergent. Her eldest son is on the autism spectrum and has an intellectual disability. From the earliest days of raising a child with a disability, Jennifer has worked to create inclusive spaces where all people are represented and feel a sense of belonging.community.
Jennifer is a connector who builds strong relationships with a focus on inclusivity. She cares deeply about the people in her community, particularly those who are neurodivergent. Her eldest son is on the autism spectrum and has an intellectual disability. From the earliest days of raising a child with a disability, Jennifer has worked to create inclusive spaces where all people are represented and feel a sense of belonging.community.
Shannon Phen
Program Manager | program@autismcolorado.org
Shannon was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Texas in 2010. During college, she worked as a volunteer teaching autistic children about healthy habits and relationship skills. She has always had a passion for serving and helping local communities. Shannon earned her Masters in Public Health, focusing on Community Health. During her career, she has built health programs and events for numerous diverse communities. Shannon is committed to serving the Autism community and connecting them to supports and resources that enhance their lives. She believes everyone deserves to be empowered and included in decisions about their goals, health and happiness.
Keegan Hatley
Brand Ambassador
Keegan is originally from the Hill Country area of Texas and is an ecstatic alum of Texas Tech University. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology, Master's in Elementary Education and Teacher Certification from Texas Tech University. Keegan taught for seven years at the elementary level in Lubbock, Texas, then moved to Colorado Springs in 2013. She returned to Texas Tech University online and received her Autism Certification. For the next eight years, Keegan was a special education teacher with Significant Support Needs students at the elementary level.
As a special education teacher, she became well versed in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), accommodations and modifications, meaningful inclusion and outside supports to help each student achieve their full potential. Keegan is, first and foremost, the mother of two fabulous kids: Blythe and Emerson. Emerson was diagnosed with Autism when he was 19 months old.