NECTAR - Key Persons


Ahmad Hasan

Job Titles:
  • Academic Program Manager

Alicia Cosby

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager

Andrew Escandon

Job Titles:
  • Media Design and Production Manager

Anna Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Cognitive Program Manager

Danni Gugel

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director

Dr. Alison Kennedy

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Alison Kennedy is a licensed psychologist in Colorado with specialization in neuropsychological assessment. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and went on to complete her MA in Psychology at Pepperdine University. She then completed her MS and PsyD in Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University. She completed an APA accredited internship at Porterville Developmental Center, specializing in neurodevelopmental and psychological assessment. She then completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of the Rockies. While there, she also received training and certification in neurofeedback, supervised clinical psychology interns, and assisted in teaching neuropsychology and psychological assessment courses at the graduate level. Dr. Kennedy worked at the Colorado Mental Health Institute (CMHI) for five years, performing forensic and neuropsychological evaluations, and supervising clinical psychology interns. Dr. Kennedy assisted in developing and directing the neurodevelopmental assessment program at the Shandy Clinic for the past several years. She has had the pleasure of training and overseeing multiple multi-disciplinary evaluation teams, while continuing to work as an evaluator herself. Dr. Kennedy provides evidence-based, individualized neuropsychological and pediatric neuropsychological assessments. In her free time, Dr. Kennedy can be found spending time with her husband and two children.

Dr. Anne Khalifeh

Job Titles:
  • Board Certified Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Anne Khalifeh is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist in Colorado through the American Board of Professional Psychology. She received her BA in Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara, and went on to receive her MA and PsyD in Clinical Psychology, both from Biola University. She completed an American Psychological Association-certified internship at the University of Colorado, Boulder at the Wardenburg Health Center, specializing in psychological assessments. She has also worked on psychological and neuropsychological assessment teams at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Aurora Mental Health, and other institutions. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Khalifeh has had the pleasure of teaching both Master's and doctoral level clinical psychology students for the past eight years. She also recently completed a Master's in Healthcare Administration and Management from Colorado State University, and maintains active membership in the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Colorado Neuropsychological Society, and International Neuropsychological Society.

Dr. Rachel Tenenbaum

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Psychologist in Colorado
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Rachel Tenenbaum is a licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado and PSYPACT states. She received her B.S. from Florida State University, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Florida International University with a specialization in child and adolescent clinical science. Dr. Tenenbaum completed an American Psychological Association-certified internship at Children's Hospital Colorado, specializing in health psychology and post-doctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital. She has also worked on a variety of psychological, neuropsychological, and neurodevelopmental assessment teams at academic medical centers, university clinics, and primary care centers. Dr. Tenenbaum enjoys providing clinical services to a diverse range of children, adolescents, and adults with a focus on individuals with impairing chronic medical conditions. Dr. Tenenbaum maintains active membership in the Society of Pediatric Psychology and continues to participate in research endeavors through partnerships at academic medical centers. Her passion is to increase access to evidence-based clinical services by providing high-quality assessment and accurate diagnosis as a bridge to treatment. She enjoys hiking throughout Colorado with her husband and dog.

Erica Biernacki

Job Titles:
  • Community Outreach Coordinator

Kelly Tenkley

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director

Nichole Tipton

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Development Director

Sam Behner

Job Titles:
  • Assessments Manager

Young Adults

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  • Professionals