Finding your passion – your why – is a goal many strive towards. Genia Herndon found it during her Impact Denver program. “[ID] helped me clarify my ‘why’ – a vision of purpose and focus,” said Herndon, associate vice chancellor of access and enrollment for University of Colorado Denver. Herndon was named this year’s Outstanding Impact Denver Alum– nominated this spring by a fellow alum, Herndon [...]
Leadership is a journey – no matter your title or your network, there is always room to grow and connect with leaders across the region. Kelly Underell, executive director of the Colorado Technology Foundation, found her network in Impact Denver. “Impact Denver taught me to embrace a broader network,” Underell said. “Even if a classmate or guest speaker might not be able to help you [...]
What would you do if you had access to over 4,200 leaders in your community? Mike Pritchard, vice president of finance and CFO for the University of Colorado Foundation has found his connection to his Leadership Denver (LD) 2012 class and other Leadership Foundation alumni on The Network, powered by Southwest, an online community just for alumni. Get to know Pritchard and login in [...]
As an alum of over 10 Leadership Exchange (LEX) trips, Greg Bante has seen the impact of learning from other communities. The Savills Studley managing director hoped to do the same thing in his own state – and it was possible because of Colorado Experience (CE). “Having had the privilege of attending LEX, where we take a deep dive into communities out of state [...]
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. […]
