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Meet 2024 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Lorez Meinhold

Meet Lorez Meinhold, a leader weaving inclusive collaboration into the fabric of health and well-being transformation in Colorado. With over two decades of experience in grantmaking, health policy, and advocacy, Lorez's commitment to equity is the heartbeat of her personal and professional pursuits. Dedicating her life to community empowerment, Lorez recognizes the intricate interconnections between critical issues like access to [...]

Meet 2024 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist John Farnam

Meet John Farnam, a dynamic force shaping positive change in the heart of Colorado. His story isn't just one of leadership; it's a testament to the transformative power of passion, dedication, and a commitment to community service. As the Managing Director at the Morgridge Family Foundation, John has overseen grants exceeding $150 million, aligning resources and fostering innovation around social [...]

Meet 2024 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Peter LiFari

Meet Peter F. LiFari, a visionary leader on a mission to disrupt generational poverty and empower Coloradans. As the Chief Executive Officer of Maiker Housing Partners, a socially conscious public housing authority based in Adams County, Peter's journey is one marked by dedication, innovation, and a pursuit of justice. Peter's path to Maiker Housing Partners began during his tenure with [...]

Celebrating 50 Years of Transformative Leadership: A Milestone for Leadership Denver

We're thrilled to announce that Leadership Denver (LD) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This significant milestone marks LD as one of the oldest leadership programs of its kind in the United States. Over five decades, LD has been a catalyst for change within the Denver Metro community, connecting and reshaping the paths of leaders who now span [...]

DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023-24 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DENVER – The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation announced the appointment of its board officers and eleven new members to its board of directors. The board of directors approved the following officers: Chair: Tyler Smith, Director, Regional Government Affairs, Xcel Energy Vice Chair: Paul Lhevine, President & CEO at Colorado Nonprofit Association Immediate Past Chair: Adeeb Khan, Chief Brand and [...]

Meet 2023 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Vanecia Kerr

You can hear Vanecia Kerr smiling through her voicemail.  She’s a person whose energy shines through. She’s a leader who channels her positivity into building relationships, spreading compassion and inspiring positive change in Colorado. When she reflects on what led her to be selected as a finalist for the 9NEWS Leader of the Year, she thinks of her mom. As [...]

Meet 2023 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Helen Young Hayes

Helen Young Hayes’ American dream began in Starkville, Mississippi in 1965.  She remembers when her family packed up to move South. Helen’s parents were Chinese immigrants who had come to the United States a few years prior seeking economic prosperity, political freedom and physical safety. After receiving their graduate degrees, her parents had accepted jobs in academia at Mississippi State [...]

Meet 2023 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Elsa Holguín

Elsa Holguín has always been a teacher. Even now as a CEO she is still a teacher. It was an essential skill in her family. As a construction foreman, her father was a teacher. As the owner of a private school, her aunt was a teacher. And as a 6th grader who taught summer school classes, Elsa was a teacher [...]

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