9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Jodi Rolland Paves the Way for Women and Young People to Succeed

Losing her mother at a young age, Jodi Rolland had to grow up fast. Raised by her three sisters, she realized college would be her ticket to a better life – but, a financial scam that wiped out her savings nearly derailed her plans. Undeterred, those experiences have shaped Rolland’s career and how she makes an impact in the community. […]

2018-02-05T16:07:24-07:00February 5th, 2018|

9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Joshua Hunt Empowers Others to Find Their Passion

An encounter in 2006 with a man who was experiencing homelessness put Joshua Hunt on a totally different trajectory to start to understand people’s own journeys and to live in curiosity, not judgment. […]

2022-01-06T09:12:30-07:00February 5th, 2018|

9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Priya Burkett Creates Impact through Education

The library has always been a second home to Priya Burkett. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. metro area, she’d head there straight after school – and it opened a new world to her. Now, she’s working to keep libraries and other educational opportunities accessible to all families in Denver. […]

2018-02-05T16:00:06-07:00February 5th, 2018|
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