DENVER, August 7, 2024 — The Boettcher Foundation is excited to announce the 2024-25 cohort of Colorado leaders who will participate in the Doers & Difference Makers Fellowship.
Now in its fourth year, the fellowship supports community champions, with an emphasis on rural leaders, who are bridge-builders and have a reputation of bringing people together to solve local challenges. The program elevates these individuals’ voices and amplifies their impact through structured opportunities to develop as individuals and members of Colorado’s ecosystem.
The program includes nine months of curriculum, individualized coaching, and the opportunity for the Boettcher Fellows to invest in their future professional and personal development.
“I am thrilled to partner with these 12 Colorado leaders who have been selected to participate in our Doers & Difference Makers Fellowship,” said Katie Kramer, president & CEO of the Boettcher Foundation. “These individuals are already making a difference in Colorado, and we look forward to providing them with more tools and connections to increase their impact in our state.”
The 2024 Fellows, chosen from a competitive process that included nearly 60 applicants, come from a variety of backgrounds, sectors, industries, and geographic regions. They are local leaders engaged in economic development, education, entrepreneurship, local government, and more. Though unique in their professional backgrounds and lived experiences, each Fellow is determined to serve Colorado and their community with courageous leadership.
2024 Boettcher Fellows
Josie Boynton, Walsenburg
Claudia García Curzio, Telluride
Brian Hill, Grand Junction
Mackenzie Langley, Denver
Elisa Love, Grand Junction
Chelsea Lunders, Mancos
Jason Medina, San Luis
Laura Mijares, Pagosa Springs
Sasha Nelson, Craig
Matt Nuñez, Colorado Springs
Romona Silva, Mosca
Contact:
Curtis L. Esquibel
Senior Director of Communications & Community Engagement
curtis@boettcherfoundation.org
303.565.6291
About the Boettcher Foundation
At the Boettcher Foundation, we believe in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. Every day, we build up and connect doers and difference makers from across the state, working to elevate people, programs, and organizations. Because by investing in Colorado leaders, we provide a foundation for transformational impact and community building across Colorado.
