The Colorado Leadership Stories project launched in early 2021 as part of the COLead Initiative. The project inspires by telling the stories of Coloradans who are influencing their communities, organizations, and institutions as formal or informal leaders.
This storytelling project includes profiles, Q&As, interviews, and first person narratives featuring all types of Colorado leaders, from educators to scientific researchers to women champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion. We look forward to continuing to share more stories of community impact and influence.
Featured Leadership Stories
Judi Wagner: The power of modest, consensus-building leadership… and a little luck.
By: Chris Lowell
Judi Wagner is the subject of our latest profile as part of the Colorado Leadership Stories series. Judi is an immeasurably talented leader whose influence has been felt in Colorado for more than half a century. Her impact has directly advanced the health and wealth of Colorado women, and countless others along the way. Please take a moment to read Judi’s story.
Education Leaders
- Ananda Birungi, recipient, Governor’s Citizenship Medal as an emerging leader, 2020 Thornton High School graduate and freshman at Harvard University
- Kat Falacienski, 2020 Boettcher Scholar
- Katrina Ruggles, counselor and health & wellness coordinator, Center Consolidated School District 26JT
- Tonya Saenz, 2nd grade teacher, Prairie Hills Elementary, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Leadership is an activity. Leaders of all ages, backgrounds, industries, and geographies are impactful in our leadership ecosystem – and we seek to understand them, hear from them, and celebrate them.