Malik Robinson: Tapping into Optimism
In honor of Juneteenth, we’re celebrating Black leadership and cultural legacy in Colorado. In this episode, Katie visits with Malik Robinson, president and CEO of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, one
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Elyse Blazevich: Find the Path to Yes
In this episode, Katie sits down with Elyse Blazevich, president and CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Elyse shares her journey from deciding not to pursue medical school after
Luis Benitez: Risk to Rise
Join Katie as she sits down with Luis Benitez—six-time Everest summiteer, policy innovator, author of “Higher Ground,” and outdoor industry trailblazer— to explore how he went from a boy battling severe
Boettcher Foundation Awards $1.75 Million to Colorado’s Leading Biomedical Researchers
By: Colorado BioScience Association & Boettcher Foundation Grant Funds Advance Groundbreaking Health Innovation in the State DENVER, May 22, 2025 — Boettcher Foundation and Colorado
Aaditya Pore: Purposeful Pathway
In this episode, Katie sits down with Aaditya “Aadi” Pore, the 2025 Boettcher Student Leader of the Year, as awarded by the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation. Inspired
Boettcher Foundation Announces Rural Catalyst Grant Recipients
DENVER, May 8, 2025—The Boettcher Foundation has unveiled its first cycle of 2025 Rural Catalyst Grant recipients, awarding $100,000 in capacity-building grants to nonprofit organizations
Boettcher Foundation Introduces 2025 Scholar Cohort
Denver — The Boettcher Foundation proudly announces its 2025 Class of Boettcher Scholars, a distinguished group of 50 Colorado high school graduates whose achievements and
Katy Anthes: Bridging Divides
This week, Katie Kramer welcomes Katy Anthes, a respected education leader who has spent decades shaping Colorado’s K-12 sector. Known for her collaborative approach and steady presence during times of challenge, Katy
Jevon McKinney: Digging Deeper
Join Jevon “JJ” McKinney, a 2021 Boettcher Scholar, as he shares his experiences as a journalist. Raised in Colorado Springs, JJ shares how his passion
Melissa Reynolds: Appreciating the How
In this episode, Katie chats with Dr. Melissa Reynolds of Colorado State University, who dives into how an interdisciplinary approach to biomedical research has shaped both her