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
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Boettcher Foundation Announces Rural Catalyst Grant Recipients
DENVER, May 8, 2025—The Boettcher Foundation has unveiled its first cohort 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
Christine Benero: A Legacy of Saying Yes
This week, Katie sits down with longtime friend Christine Benero to explore how meaningful leadership can shape stronger communities. In particular, Christine shares how her early experiences as
Janet Damon: Becoming an Anchor of Care
On this week’s episode of Colorado Leadership Stories, Katie and Curtis dialogue with the 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Janet Damon, on how to become
Cindy Mahlberg: Beyond Balance
In this episode, Katie talks with Cindy Mahlberg, a 1997 Boettcher Scholar and entrepreneur who has made her mark in Colorado. As co-founder of Women