Meet Our Leaders
Kevin Porter, MBA
Executive Director
Kevin Porter, MBA
Executive Director
Kevin has proudly spent most of his career helping at-risk and marginalized populations. He’s been advocating for the underserved in the Pikes Peak region in various capacities for the past 15 years. With close to 25 years of leadership experience, Kevin brings extensive non-profit and healthcare experience in operations, strategy, project oversight, business development, communications, marketing, and fundraising. Kevin has an MBA from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and a bachelor’s degree from Radford University in Virginia. He was past President of Pikes Peak Public Relations Society of America and a past Board Member for the nonprofit Kids on Bikes. He now serves as a board member for Fostering Hope, a local nonprofit that assists foster parents and disadvantaged children. A former Ironman Triathlon World Championships competitor and elite amateur road cyclist, Kevin now challenges himself outside of work with ultramarathons exceeding 100 miles in distance. He has two teenage children, volunteers at the Humane Society and is currently looking to adopt another rescue dog after recently losing his beloved boxer Baxter, known to frequent the halls of Special Kids Special Families facilities in search of treats and back scratches.
Michele Peters
Senior Director of Operations & Compliance
Michele Peters
Senior Director of Operations & Compliance
Michele has umbrella responsibilities and direct oversight of the five programs within the SKSF Organization. Michele works closely with the Executive Director to ensure that each program is in compliance with government regulations and finance processes. She is also responsible for the oversight and facilitation of the agency’s various audits, validations, and licensures. Michele has been with the organization since January 2021 where she held the role of Finance Manager. She has since been promoted to Senior Director of Finance and from there to her current position, Director of Operations. Previously Michele worked for Meadow Gold Dairy from 1997 to 2021, however, prior to entering the workforce, Michele was a foster parent. When not at work, Michele really enjoys spending time with her family and her 3 grown children and 5 granddaughters.
Dionna Lanich, BSW
Adult Services Director
Dionna Lanich, BSW
Adult Services Director
Dionna started with Special Kids Special Families in February 2013 as the Joey’s Place Program Coordinator and was promoted to Adult Services Director in 2020. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Dionna has been working with people with developmental disabilities for over 24 years. Outside of work, Dionna enjoys watching football, cooking, reading and spending time with her family.
Susy Tucker
Child Placement Agency Director
Susy Tucker, BS
Child Placement Agency Director
Susy grew up traveling the world as a missionary kid and knew by age four she wanted to run an orphanage. After returning to the U.S. in high school, she earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies from John Brown University. For over 30 years, Susy has dedicated her career to child welfare in Colorado, serving in roles such as Foster Home Supervisor, Program Manager, Director of Foster Care, and Investigator for the State’s Division of Child Welfare. She’s also worked in quality assurance for residential and placement agencies. Susy is a proud mom of three sons. Her oldest, Zach, was diagnosed with autism, and she became a passionate advocate — even partnering with the Colorado Department of Corrections to bring home an autism service dog named Clyde, who supported Zach through school and life. Inspired by that journey, Susy and her sons went on to train and donate two rescue dogs as emotional support animals. Now an empty nester, Susy lives with her partner, Elton, and their rescue dog Winny. She enjoys the outdoors and hopes to continue training support dogs — possibly in foster or host homes.
Bill Carroll, MEd
Zach’s Place Director
Bill Carroll, MEd
Zach’s Place Director
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Bill brings a deep passion for education, leadership, and community to his role as Director of Zach’s Place. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University.
His professional journey began in special education at a charter school in Flagstaff, followed by a volunteer teaching experience in Jamaica in 2010. He then taught elementary school in Phoenix before returning to Flagstaff, where he stepped into school leadership and became an elementary school principal in 2015. In 2022, he and his family relocated to Colorado Springs, where he continued his work as an elementary principal. Most recently, he served as a director for an assisted living facility, an experience that deepened his commitment to compassionate, people-centered leadership. Now, he’s thrilled to return to his roots in education and serve the children and families of Zach’s Place.
Outside of work, Bill enjoys life with his wife, Teresa, and their four energetic boys: John, Andrew, Thomas, and Peter. He loves playing board games with his family and unwinding with basketball, disc golf, and traditional golf.
Delisa Henderson
Residential Services Director
Delisa Henderson
Residential Services Director
Delisa Henderson is an accomplished human services professional with over a decade of experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. Raised on the beautiful island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, she has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with IDD through compassionate leadership and strategic program development.
Throughout her career, Delisa has supported individuals with IDD across a variety of settings, including community inclusion, day programs, supported employment, and residential services. She began her professional journey in direct support and case management, gaining valuable hands-on experience that shaped her understanding of the needs of the populations she serves. She later advanced into program coordination, MANE investigations, and leadership roles. Her extensive tenure in residential leadership has allowed her to develop deep expertise in regulatory compliance, program operations, and staff development—all while maintaining a strong person-centered approach to service delivery.
Delisa’s leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, accountability, and collaboration. She is passionate about empowering staff and all individuals to achieve meaningful outcomes and fostering inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Outside of work, Delisa enjoys relaxing on the beach, drinking slushies, spending time with her daughter, and playing word games.
Shkak Yousuf, BCS
Transportation & IT Manager
Shkak Yousuf, BCS
Transportation & IT Manager
Shkak holds a bachelor’s degree in computer programming. He started at SKSF as a mentor and moved into this key position in 2016. He manages and oversees the data systems within all facilities of the organization. In addition, he coordinates and oversees the transportation department, including a fleet of 16 vehicles. Shkak has been with the organization since June 2012. In his free time Shkak loves to go camping, hiking, attend anything aviation related and loves working on cars.
Brianna Dulio
Program & Organizational Improvement Advisor
Brianna Dulio
Program & Organizational Improvement Advisor
Brianna joined SKSF in September 2023 as Master Gardener, where she expanded the therapeutic garden program into a year-round educational experience for clients. In 2024, she led a CDPHE grant-funded public health initiative that evolved into SKSF Special Conversations, our client-led Speakers Bureau—both of which she continues to support today.
Since May 2025, Brianna has served as SKSF’s first Program and Organizational Improvement Advisor. In this role, she works across the organization to assess operations, develop practical systems, and implement data-informed solutions that enhance efficiency and improve outcomes for both staff and clients.
A graduate of the University of Delaware, Brianna spent five years teaching high school biology and chemistry in New Jersey and Colorado before transitioning into the HR technology sector as an Insights Analyst, where she supported leadership teams in interpreting people data and translating it into meaningful action.
Outside of SKSF, Brianna enjoys running, hiking, and fishing throughout Colorado with her husband, Anthony, and their dogs, Doug and Phyllis.
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