Staff & Board

About Brian

Brian Rossbert (he/him) grew up in Colorado’s mountains doing just about anything outdoors you can imagine. He attended Adams State in Alamosa, CO (Go Grizzlies!) before heading to Washington, DC to chase a dream of working in politics. He worked on Capitol Hill for Colorado Congressman John Salazar and attended graduate school at Wesley Theological Seminary. After a four-year stop in Nashville, Brian moved back to Denver and has called it home since 2013. He has worked at organizations dedicated to the common good and happily joined Housing Colorado in 2021. At Housing Colorado, Brian works on policy change at all levels of government and oversees the small, but mighty team.

Brian and his wife Laura (who also works in affordable housing) are raising two daughters who are fierce in their love of the place they call home and the neighbors who reside there. Their family is not complete without their adorable 8-pound doggie, Freddie (yes, they thought he was a puppy when they adopted him).

About Maryjane

Maryjane Jarvis (she/her) grew up in a small town along the shores of Northern Michigan, where she developed a deep appreciation for community and the beauty of the outdoors. She attended Central Michigan University before heading to Chicago, where she began building a career in nonprofit fundraising and events.

After making her way to Colorado, Maryjane continued her work in mission-driven organizations, connecting people around causes that matter. She joined Housing Colorado as Conference & Events Manager, where she combines her passion for community with her love of thoughtful, engaging events that create positive change.

Maryjane lives in Arvada with her husband, Dennis, their daughter Lucy, and their three cats. Outside of work and spending time with family, she can often be found with her nose in a nerdy sci-fi book, hiking boots on a trail, or attempting (with mixed results) to throw pottery on the wheel.

About Miranda

Miranda Stokes Schwarze (she/her) spent most of her childhood in small town, Utah, where she developed a great love for camping, the mountains, and finding the smallest joys in life. She played softball at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota and completed two internships with the Walt Disney Company before moving to Denver to pursue an MBA.

Miranda has a slew of communications experience from varying industries – from weddings to entertainment to professional development – but she enjoys her work at Housing Colorado, where she truly feels that she makes a difference.

Miranda lives in Denver with her husband, Aaron, and their two kitties – Milo (a fluffy orange menace) and Pip (a black void). Together, they spend lots of time gardening in their new backyard, playing in the mountains, and planning their next Disney vacation. They also spend a lot of time training for road races and triathlons, because Miranda will do anything for a medal.

About Olivia

Olivia Czarnecki (she/her) has lived on the Front Range since she moved from New Jersey in 2004. As Housing Colorado’s Community Engagement Manager, it’s Olivia’s joy to connect with our community across the state through our newest program HAPPEN: Housing Action Professionals’ Peer Exchange Network. She also organizes educational programs and works on various projects to help ground Housing Colorado’s work in equity and inclusivity. 

Olivia spent her early educational years in Steamboat Springs, CO attending Colorado Mountain College. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from MSU Denver, where she studied Sociology and Political Science, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree. In addition to a decade-long career in the restaurant industry, Olivia’s prior work experience includes real estate and government relations. In her free time, she enjoys live music, spending time in nature, and hosting gatherings of all sorts. 

Olivia is motivated by her belief in the power of a warm invitation to the table, and that a better world is possible, inevitable, and will include all of us.

About Tyler

Tyler Groff (he/him) grew up in the close-knit farming community of Manheim, PA, where he developed deep roots and a passion for supporting others. With over 10 years of nonprofit experience, ranging from a small community shelter in Lancaster, PA, to later contributing to a global philanthropic team at the Autodesk Foundation. In 2020, he relocated to Colorado to join Community Health Partnership (now ChangeLine), where he managed COVID Emergency Solutions Grants for the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care (PPCoC) and helped strengthen the region’s support systems. Tyler joined Housing Colorado in March 2025.

Tyler lives in Littleton, CO, with his partner, where they enjoy an active lifestyle—spending time outdoors and exploring local trails. In his free time, Tyler enjoys cooking and baking, reading and writing, and relearning the piano.