Colorado Changemakers

Listening, Mapping, and Connecting: The State of Leadership in Colorado Leadership in Colorado is at a pivotal and promising moment. Across our state, communities are

Every morning, Coloradans from across the state wake up wondering what their next meal will be and where it will come from. They line up

For Coloradans, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not holiday season, peach season! Each year, late summer means that it’s finally time

Growing up as the son of an Air Force pilot, Matt Nuñez spent his early years moving between places and experiencing different cultures. From living

Three Boettcher Scholars in one family is a rare and exceptional achievement. For the McFadden siblings—Edith (Edie), 88, Dave, 78, and Margaret (Maggie), 83—their shared

Growing up in Monte Vista, Lupita developed a deep sense of community, where neighbors looked out for one another and family ties ran strong. Motivated

  Meet Amy, an El Pomar Foundation Fellow (2024) and Boettcher Scholar (2020). Amy grew up in Limon and graduated from University of Northern Colorado

Randi Snead proudly describes herself as a “local government nerd.” Her vibrant spirit and deep-rooted passion for supporting Colorado’s smallest towns transform that title into

From mastering Swahili in Tanzania to adapting to late-night dinners in Spain, 2022 Scholar Frankie Stroud’s year abroad became a transformative journey of language, culture, and courage —

At the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), a bold new chapter in Colorado’s medical story is beginning to take shape. With the support of individuals,