Advisory Committee
Heather Britton
Term expires June 30, 2026
Heather Britton was appointed to the DERP Advisory Committee by the Career Service Board in 2011. Her career in the field of human resources has been focused on employee benefits, and she has worked for the City and County of Denver since 2001, where she is currently the director of benefits and wellness. Heather is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), an honor she earned through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
“Although my primary responsibility is to ensure our active and retired employees have access to world class medical insurance, I want to help all employees understand and use other resources and benefits available to them as city employees,” she said. “Although the administration of DERP benefits and contributions fall outside the Office of Human Resources, being on the advisory committee prepares me to stay abreast of important plan changes, allows me to caution the retirement board against adverse employee impact, and aids me in having intelligent conversations with our employees about their pensions.”
A dyed-in-the-wool Colorado sports fan with an affinity towards the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and University of Colorado Buffaloes, Heather also enjoys working on crossword puzzles and vacationing.
Maro Casparian
Term expires June 30, 2026
Maro Casparian was reelected to the DERP Advisory Committee in May, 2023. Before her retirement, she spent over a decade as the Director of Community Engagement at the Denver District Attorney’s Office. In that role, Maro led outreach efforts to educate the public on the office’s roles and responsibilities, with a particular focus on fraud and scam prevention and awareness, and advocacy for elder and at-risk adult protection.
As a member of the DERP Advisory Committee, Maro is committed to helping city employees understand the value of early and thoughtful retirement planning. She is guided by values of honesty, accountability, teamwork, and a healthy sense of humor.
When she’s not serving on the committee, Maro enjoys hosting friends, training for long-distance hikes, and making the most of her own retirement.
Chris Miller
Term expires June 30, 2027.
Chris Miller joined the DERP Advisory Committee in July, 2025. For nearly 20 years, he has worked in finance and budgeting roles, including in the Department of Finance and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. He currently serves as Director of Finance for Denver Arts & Venues. He’s also actively involved in his local community as the elected Treasurer for the City of Wheat Ridge.
Chris is driven by a strong work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. “I believe in creating efficiencies that make financial operations more transparent, accurate, and productive,” he says. “I also value collaboration and accountability, especially in public service.” Chris serves on the advisory committee because he believes it gives him the opportunity to represent city employees’ perspectives while helping to ensure DERP is managed responsibly. He adds, “I have a deep passion for public service and the mission of municipal government. I take pride in knowing that my work supports the public good and contributes to making our city a better place for all residents.”
Outside of his financial roles, you’ll find Chris walking along the Clear Creek Greenbelt in Wheat Ridge. He also loves traveling and is especially drawn to exploring the vibrant communities and rich culture of Mexico, where he hopes to retire one day.
Roberta Monaco
Term expires June 30, 2028
Roberta Monaco was elected to the DERP Advisory Committee in 2022. For 22 years, she worked in the Office of Human Resources for the City and County of Denver, where she was a member of the classification and compensation team, first as a compensation analyst and later as the team’s manager. Responsibilities included establishing pay, pay practices, and fringe benefits. Roberta also managed the recruiting team and oversaw a full-service HR team. Over the years, she worked on many large-scale compensation projects, impacting pay and benefits for all city employees, that required approval by the Career Service Board as well as Denver’s City Council.
“I believe my experience working closely with employees and management to develop and deliver compensation and classification tools provides me with a unique perspective as a member of the DERP Advisory Committee,” Roberta says. “I have a broad understanding of employee needs and issues, which I believe is key to creating successful changes and outcomes.” She also brings expertise in collective bargaining and has served as a subject matter expert on pay, pay practices, and benefits survey data.
A Colorado native, Roberta enjoys skiing, reading, and attending live music events. She is grateful that life has afforded her the opportunity to travel and experience cultures and cuisines from many corners of the globe.
To contact a member of the advisory committee, email DERP.Advisory@DERP.org