Helping you get
your Ducks in a Row

“If you are privileged enough in any area of your life to get a seat at the table, it is important that you reach back and bring others along with you.” ~Genene L. Duran PhD, MHA

500

Estimated facilitated session
participants since 2015.

100

Individual's, small businesses and nonprofits assisted with Capacity Building and Economic Mobility support since 2015

0

Approximate contracts for research, analysis and consulting since 2020

Mission:

At Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. we believe that Evidence Based Practices, wrap around human services and capacity building programs should be used to address health disparities and social determinants of health for members of specialized, vulnerable and underserved populations as well as small businesses and nonprofit organizations in under-resourced communities. Because if we do, health equity outcomes will be achieved.

Values:

Equity, Community, Diversity, Evolution.

Goals:

1. Reduce health disparities by addressing the multiple social determinants of health, thus resulting in outcomes which contribute to health equity.

2. Increase opportunities for economic mobility for economically disadvantaged individuals and small businesses.

3. Provide opportunities to be holistically healthy which includes education about and access to healthier food options, mental health support and fitness activities.

4. Bridge the gap between community members of color and their local and federal government offices in order to advance advocacy and justice with communities of color.

Reduce Health Disparities

Increase Opportunities

Provide Opportunities

Bridge the Gap

Our Staff & Board

Genene L. Duran

founder / CEO

PhD, MHA

Abria Duran

DEPUTY DIRECTOR 

B.A / BBA

Joshua Duran Jr.

PRESIDENT

B.S. Political Science

Genell Ellison

VICE PRESIDENT

MBA / MHS

Brande Micheau

TREASURER

MS

Verene McGaughy

SECRETARY

B.A. Communication

Maria Monsivais

BOARD MEMBER

BBA

Genene L. Duran

NON VOTING BOARD MEMBER 

PhD, MHA

Soleil Barraza

Bilingual Outreach Coordinator

Business Administration, AA

Florence Johnson

IT Coordinator

Framing Ideas LLC

What We Do

We Provide Wrap - Around Mental Health Support

Founded by Shaheen Johnson of Aurora CO – within this program, communities of color are able to address their mental health concerns in safe space by being able to have their concerns addressed anonymously.

Mental Health First Aid Courses – Offer MHFA to individuals/ orgs on a quarterly basis

Color Collaborative Referrals – Referrals to the Color Collaborative mental health providers

Wisdom Circle – Provides mental health support for seniors and teenagers

We Address the Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities and Health Equity

Copayment for Seniors – Pays copayments for seniors (65+) for specialty providers

Last Mile Transportation for Seniors to Doctors’ Appointments – Transports seniors (65+) to the last mile of their doctors’ appointments

40 day Vegan/Vegetarian Kick Starter – 40 days to a healthier lifestyle

We Assist with Capacity Building

Capacity Building – Since 2015, Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. has offered  capacity building and technical support for individuals and small businesses and nonprofit organizations

We Advance Advocacy and Justice with Communities of Color

As an alumni of the 2022 – Congressional Black Caucus Initiative and a member of the 2024 Boettcher Foundation Leadership Practitioners Collaborative, Dr. Duran works with historically underserved community members and teaches them to effectively participate in civic engagement processes with local, state and federal government officials.

We Provide Navigation Services

Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc – is a certified City and County of Denver Human Services Community Partner Agency, thus can assist you with determining your eligibility, enrolling and navigating programs such as: TANF, SNAP/Food Assistance, Medicaid, Child Health Plan plus, Fatherhood and Parenthood Program navigation, LEAP, Burial Assistance, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Veterans Services, IDDEAS-Denver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Equitable Access to services program, Foster and Kinship care and other human services programs.

We Conduct Research and Analysis Projects and Consult for Organizations

Research and Analysis – Awarded Qualitative Dissertation of the Year in 2020 by Ashford University, Dr. Duran has over 10 years of research experience to assist any research project

Consulting – Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. offers a myriad of contracting opportunities to meet your business needs

Our Approach

Evidence Based Practices

At Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. we believe in the power and practice of research and analysis.

Cultural Competence

At Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. we learn about community members we serve if we have gaps in knowledge.

Inclusion & Belonging

At Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. we believe that everyone deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

Impeccable Customer Service

From 2015-2023, Ducks in a Row Public Relations and Event Planning operated as a part time for profit agency.

About Us

In 2015, Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. (previously known as Ducks In a Row Public Relations and Event Planning) was developed  to assist Black owned businesses and individuals in far Northeast Denver (specifically Montbello) to obtain economic mobility by doing business plans, resumes and cover letters at a discounted rate and to engage in quantitative and qualitative health and human services research projects within BIPOC communities.
 Since that time Ducks in A Row has assisted over 200 Black people with launching their businesses or obtaining the employment opportunity they were seeking. In addition, Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. has worked with such notable clients as the Colorado Public Health Association, CU Anschutz, The Conflict Center, Teach For America Colorado, Denver Public Schools, Colorado Health Network, Building Bridges, the City of Brighton, Colorado, Vicente Sederberg LLP, and Womxn’s March Denver. 

Our Partners