Leadership Team
Celeste Ewert,
Executive Director
Celeste Ewert is the Executive Director for Envision, the Community Centered Board serving Weld County. She has been with Envision since 1992 in a variety of roles and has been the Executive Director since 2017. Celeste has an Associate of Arts Degree in Paraprofessional Counseling from Aims Community College, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Community Health and Human Rehabilitation from University of Northern Colorado (Go Bears!). She is a graduate of the University of Delaware Leadership Institute, as well as the Weld County Leadership class of 2013. Celeste has been an active member of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities State Association, Alliance, participating on many committees including Government Relations, Annual Summit Committee, Family Support Services Program Workgroup, Person-Centered Thinking Committee, and Executive Committee. On a personal note, she was born and raised in Weld County. She is married to Jonathan and they have a daughter and three sons all in their early twenties. When she’s not working, Celeste enjoys gardening, hiking, reading, volunteering/serving and participating in church activities.
RuthMary Lyons,
Finance and Administration Director
RuthMary has been with Envision since June of 2015. Prior to coming to Envision she has held various roles in finance spending 16 years with Factual Data in Loveland. RuthMary graduated with an AA degree in Accounting Aims and a BS degree in Finance and Economics from Regis University. She active in her church and Kairos Prison Ministry. When not volunteering she spends time with friends and her rescued pups.
Jenny Acevedo,
Early Intervention Director
Jenny joined Envision’s Early Intervention program in August 2011 as an Administrative Assistant. For the last six years, she has enjoyed learning the many facets of the organization through a variety of different roles. In August 2016, Jenny became the Director for Children’s Case Management, which evolved into the Early Intervention Director position, where she is driven to help young children and their families navigate community resources to supporting their needs. Also, Jenny is proud to be part of an organization that supports the community that she grew up in. She loves to spend free time with her family, watching her kids sporting events, and trips to the mountains.
Shawn Croissant,
Integrated Services Director
Shawn has been working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities since 1988 when he began working at an Intermediate Care Facility. In 1990 he was hired at Envision as a Direct Care Professional. In the ensuing years he worked in multiple management level positions that supported people in Residential Services, Day Program, Supported Living Services, and Supported Employment Services. He’s currently working as the Integrated Services Director. Shawn loves working at Envision and feels a close connection with many of the people supported. Shawn was appointed to the Weld County Workforce Development Board in 2022, where he is proud to serve as a representative of Envision. Shawn and his wife, Beckie, have two adult daughters, who they are both very proud of. Shawn is an avid runner who can count the Boston Marathon as one of the many races he has competed in. Shawn also enjoys reading nonfiction books and watching sports on TV.
Kim Sager,
Human Resources Director
Kim has taught, coached and supported children and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities and learned an abundance from them! Her passion is to be the bridge in helping employees, leadership and people reach their goals and get to where they want to be in work and in life. She enjoys being a part of the collaborative team at Envision and helping to facilitate positive change for employees and to help create a healthy organizational culture. Kim has over nine years of professional experience in Human Resources, most recently within the healthcare industry. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from Eastern Michigan University. She also holds a Professional in Human Resources certification. Kim loves exploring new places with her family, hiking, jogging, and having coffee with friends.
Ciara Wortley,
Residential Services Director
Ciara has been a dedicated leader at Envision since 2018, inspired by her personal connection to the developmental disabilities community through her brother-in-law, who receives services. As Director of the Residential program, she focuses on ensuring adults have safe, supportive housing, enriching daily activities, and that their medical and health needs are well-managed. Ciara is passionate about creating an environment where everyone can live with dignity and purpose. In her free time, Ciara enjoys exploring the mountains with her husband, Kyle, and their four dogs, finding peace and relaxation in nature. She also has a creative side, with hobbies like gardening, caring for house plants, thrifting, antiquing, and crafting. These activities not only help her unwind but also allow her to express her love for beauty, hands-on projects, and finding hidden treasures. Whether at work or in her personal life, Ciara approaches everything with passion, care, and creativity.