Boettcher Foundation

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, Katie sits down with Kara Penn, a 1994 Boettcher Scholar and owner of Mission Spark. Kara’s journey from scholarship recipient to social impact leader has

A passionate advocate for justice, Kenzo Kawanabe is a community leader with deep roots in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. A fourth-generation Coloradan and Boettcher Alum, he carries

This week, Katie visits the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley to discuss university leadership with Dr. Andy Feinstein, president of UNC. Andy, as he prefers, reflects on