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, CPH
Estimated facilitated session
participants since 2015.
Individual's, small businesses and nonprofits assisted with Capacity Building and Economic Mobility support since 2015
Approximate contracts for research, analysis and consulting since 2020
Mission:
Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. develops health and human services programs and leads research which supports evidence based practices to address the social determinants of health, health disparities, and positively influence health equity outcomes.
Vision:
Health systems work cohesively to provide equitable outcomes for all members of specialized, vulnerable and underserved populations.
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, CPH
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
board member
PhD, MHA, CPH
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
Latest Project:
Led by Principal Investigator Genene L. Duran, PhD, MHA, CPH, The Black Community Health Assessment (BCHA) is an analysis of health barriers, access and equity for our Black community in the Denver metropolitan area and is being supported by research partners in the Social Work Department at The College of Health and Human Services at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver Health Health Equity Department and the Colorado Health Institute.
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
Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. was established in 2015 to provide economic mobility services including resumes, cover letters, business plans and soft skills training to BIPOC community members in Far Northeast, Denver, Colorado. Since that time, Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. (previously known as Ducks In a Row Public Relations and Event Planning) has worked with such notable clients as the Colorado Public Health Association, CU Anshutz, 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 to name a few. In part, projects have included capacity building, strategic planning, professional development, DEI training, retreat facilitation, board development, community assessment and community programming.
In 2025, Ducks in a Row Human Services Inc. was one of three nonprofit organizations highlighted at the City and County of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and the Denver African American Commission’s 2025 Black History Month celebration, and one of 60 Black led organizations/individuals which received the 2025 Black History Month leadership proclamation from City and County of Denver City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis and City Councilman Darrell Watson.
Our Partners
