Leadership

Executive Leadership

David

David Rout, Executive Director

David joined Homeward Alliance in 2012 and became the Executive Director in 2014. He holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Colorado State University. He represents Homeward Alliance on multiple task forces, serves on Colorado State University’s School of Social Work Advisory Board and sits on the Board of Directors for Outreach Fort Collins and Homeward 2020.

Linda

Linda Nuss, Operations Director

Linda Nuss is the Operations Director for Homeward Alliance and has been with the organization since 2014.  She helped Homeward Alliance grow from a small grassroots organization to a regional leader in the effort to launch best-practice, data-driven, and collaborative solutions to homelessness.  She has a prior extensive business background, having started, owned, operated, and successfully sold two businesses.  She has years of Life Coaching experience, including being the host of her own online podcast which brought thought leaders together to empower people to excel as leaders in both life and career.  Her passion is to create systems that foster effective, sustainable, and equitable solutions to better serve humanity.

Serena

Serena Thomas, Programs Director

Serena joined Homeward Alliance in 2020. She oversees the Murphy Center for Hope, as well as Homeward Alliance’s Resource Navigation, Employment, Family, Volunteer and Distribution programs. She worked at multiple local nonprofits serving children and families facing poverty, after starting her career in the high-tech industry. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Math.

Pam

Pam Brewer, Development Director

Pam joined Homeward Alliance as a staff member in 2016. She holds a Bachelor's in Sociology and Anthropology from Syracuse University. She first served as Volunteer and Event Coordinator at Homeward Alliance beginning in late 2016, then transitioned into her current role in 2018. She has over two decades of experience in program development and working with at-risk women and children in school settings and domestic violence programs.

Leadership Team