Carmen Sample, LCSW, LAC
Owner and Founder
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"I founded Sample Supports in 2010 with the belief that every single person deserves a place in the community. As a social entrepreneur, clinician, and former host home provider, I am incredibly proud of what we have created at Sample Supports. Our mission is to provide the highest quality support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential services, day programs, employment services, and more. Our comprehensive approach ensures that the people we serve have access to a wide range of services within the same agency.

When I'm not running, you can find me spending time with my husband and our four children. We love to travel, play in the mountains, and enjoy our vibrant downtown Longmont community.
I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you!"



​Alexa Cataldo, LCSW
CEO
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Alexa is our CEO and has been a part of the team at Sample Supports for over 10 years. Over her tenure, Alexa has worked across all of our programs from direct care and clinical services to our operations teams. Alexa graduated from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work in 2017 with her MSW and went on to receive her License of Clinical Social Work in 2019. Alexa’s work today focuses on empowering our teams to bring the mission of Sample Supports to every individual we serve by offering person-centered care to each person in need. Alexa is passionate about community-based care and is an ongoing advocate for deinstitutionalization as she believes all individuals, no matter how challenging, have the right be served and supported in their communities. 





Bri Kurt-Hurst, MA, LPC, NCC, ADDC
Boulder County Regional Director
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Bri graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2018 with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Addictions Counselor Candidate. Bri's professional experience includes working with adults with disabilities, individuals who have experienced trauma, victims of abuse and dual diagnosis. Over her tenure at Sample Supports she has filled the roles of Direct Service Professional, Supported Employment Team Lead, Contracts Manager, Behavior Program Manager, Denver Regional Director and most recently Boulder County Regional Director.





Sara Burnett, LCSW
Northern Colorado Regional Director
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Sara has been with Sample Supports since 2016 and started off as a Direct Support Professional before moving into our residential program as a Residential Coordinator. From there, Sara moved into the Residential Program Manager position which she held for 4 years before becoming the Regional Director for our Northern Colorado Region. Sara received her MSW from Colorado State University while working in our residential program and has since earned her LCSW. Sara was drawn to Sample Supports' values, specifically that no individual is "too hard" and loves that Sample Supports provides unmatched support for not only the individuals they serve but also their employees. 




Alyse Sumanis, MSW
Denver Regional Director
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Alyse is our Denver Regional Director and has been a part of the team at Sample Supports for 8.5 years. Over her tenure, Alyse has worked as a Direct Support Professional, Behavior Specialist, and Behavior & SLS Program Manager. Alyse graduated from Colorado State University Graduate School of Social Work in 2021 with her MSW and is in the process of obtaining her License of Clinical Social Work. Alyse has been working in the field for almost 13 years and is dedicated to improving the lives of those she serves. Outside of work, Alyse loves to spend time outdoors going hiking, camping, and snowboarding! Alyse also enjoys spending quality times with family and friends, along with her 1.5 year-old little boy and dog, Wall-E!





Monica Cherry, MA
Director of Compliance
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Monica is a clinical professional with over ten years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities. She is deeply passionate about her work at an agency that provides vital services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Monica loves being part of a team committed to empowering these individuals, helping them overcome challenges, and supporting their journey toward greater independence and inclusion. Witnessing the positive impact they have on their lives is incredibly rewarding and fuels her dedication to this meaningful work.