“While cooking is often seen as a solo art, the most memorable dishes are crafted through collaboration. Teamwork in the kitchen is the secret ingredient that turns a recipe into a masterpiece.”

Meet Our Board

Our board consists of founders and contributors from small businesses, restaurants, and hospitality ventures in Southwest Colorado, ensuring diverse perspectives and robust community representation.

John Rowe-Stokes, MSW/LCSW

Co-Founder

Owner/Operator - John Rowe Counseling

Dave Cuntz

Chair

Executive Chef - The Roost

La Plata County

Kim DeVenero

Secretary

Owner/Operator Thimbleberry Smoothie Co.

La Plata County

Dillon Lindborg

Treasurer

Owner/Operator/Goof

Backcountry Gourmet & Avalanche Bowl Co.

La Plata County

Nicole Landrus

Officer

Behavioral Health Technician and Withdrawal Management at Axis Health Systems

La Plata County

Dave Woodruff

Officer

Bar Manager at Zia Taqueria AND Durango City Council Member

La Plata County

Angela Sayler

Officer

Bartender at Mancos Brewery | Substitute Teacher at Mancos Schools | Board of Directors for Mancos Public Library

Montezuma County

Chris Bissonnette

Officer

Chef

La Plata County

Meet the Team

Founder & Director

Blaine Bailey

Meet Blaine, the founder and Director of In The Weeds. Formerly a sous chef at Carver Brewing Company and El Moro Spirits & Tavern, Blaine now operates In the Weeds full time, driven by firsthand experience with mental health issues in the industry. His journey fuels our dedication to fostering a resilient community within the service industry.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

VIP - Very Important Pup

Gypsy

Gypsy holds a paw-sition of utmost importance on our team! With her impressive training, she brings a wagging tail of therapy and care to those who need it at In The Weeds. When she's not spreading joy, you can find her excelling in the art of fetch, savoring delightful back scratches, and indulging in yummy treats!

Program Manager

Emilia Majewski

Meet Emilia, our Program Manager, dedicated to enhancing self-care incentives at In The Weeds! Raised in a Polish immigrant household, where she played a pivotal role in translating and supporting her family in a new country, Emilia brings a unique perspective to her role. With a robust background in Public Health and four years specializing in substance use and Suicide Prevention, she holds a Bachelor of Science from DePaul University in Chicago. Passionate about mental health, art, and outdoor adventures like rafting and skiing, Emilia has lived in the Front Range, the tourist mountain community of Summit County, and has called Durango home since 2020. She is excited to contribute her expertise, influenced by her rich cultural upbringing, to In The Weeds.

Bilingual Coordinator

Heleny

Meet Heleny, a dedicated health equity advocate! Providing community connections, mental health assistance, and bilingual awareness, she double majored in Public Health and Exercise Physiology at Fort Lewis College. Passionate about reducing disparities in the Latinx community, she empowers individuals through bilingualism. Enthusiastic about paddleboarding, hiking, and reading, she aspires to address language barriers and cultural insensitivities in healthcare for community well-being.

Outreach Coordinator

Coming soon!

In The Weeds will be welcoming a new Outreach Coordinator thanks to the support of United Way of Southwest Colorado's TeamUP and AmeriCorps Program!