Colorado Changemakers

Born in Denver and rooted in Parker, 1969 Scholar Pam Erwin has spent her life serving others, from decades in education to global ministry work.

James Ranno knows what it feels like to start over. At 64 years old, he moved to Colorado ready to explore something new. But after

The Boettcher Foundation’s theme for 2026 is the Power of Place, an exploration on how the places in which we live and lead shape our character, perspectives,

Technological innovation is thriving all over Colorado, driven by leaders rooted in their communities. In this Q&A, meet Sarah Hinkley, the CEO and Co-Founder of

Seventy miles.  That’s how far Tara Marquez once drove each morning to drop her daughter off at childcare before heading to work in Alamosa.  And

From blockbuster hits to film festival favorites, Colorado has long served as the backdrop and birthplace for influential films, creative talent, and cinematic scenes that

The Boettcher Foundation’s theme for 2026 is the Power of Place, an exploration on how the places we grow up shape our character, perspectives, and

For local Vail entrepreneur Armando Araiza, the change began with a mindset shift. Supervising hospitality operations by day, he founded Elevated Engravings, his custom engraving

Colorado’s strength in biomedical research grows from the work of early-career investigators who ask big questions and pursue them with rigor. For sixteen years, Boettcher

In the high-altitude desert valley of southern Colorado lies a town called San Luis. Established in 1851, San Luis is the oldest town in Colorado.