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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
Kara Penn: Making Smart Mistakes
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
Kenzo Kawanabe: Justice Through Service
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
Andy Feinstein: In the People Business
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
John Chapdelaine: Connecting Positivity to Purpose
This week, Katie sits down with John Chapdelaine, director of the Eastern Colorado Office at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, to explore the power of
Stephen Kissler: Contagious Curiosity
What do geography, history, data, computer science, and medicine have in common? Find out on this week’s episode of Colorado Leadership Stories, featuring Katie’s conversation
Brian Vogt: A Catalyst for Workplace Culture
Find a nice spot outside and listen to Brian Vogt, CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens, as he shares his remarkable transition from a classical antiquity