Janine Davidson wasn’t the traditional candidate for the role of University President - but that didn’t stop her from pursuing the opportunity. In 2015, Janine was nominated by President Obama to serve as the 32nd undersecretary of the United States Navy, the second highest ranking civilian position in the maritime branch of the Armed Forces. Her appointment came following 30 years of academic, civilian [...]
When people make assumptions about Lydia Prado, she proves them wrong. Lydia was born into a large family of migrant farm workers in the San Gabriel Valley, just east of Los Angeles. Her parents were fierce advocates for equity and instilled a healthy skepticism of the status quo in Lydia and her siblings. Growing up, she was challenged to work hard, embrace her own [...]
Jesse Ogas Named 2021 9NEWS Leader of the Year Ogas Was Announced at the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s Annual Leading Colorado Luncheon Presented by BBVA DENVER (March 10, 2021) – Today, 9NEWS and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation announced that Jesse Ogas has been named the 2021 9NEWS Leader of the Year. Ogas’ award was announced at the virtual Leading Colorado Luncheon [...]
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable hosted the culmination of a yearlong series of Virtual Voices on Thursday, Nov. 18, in an informative discussion around what it means to practice inclusive leadership every day. Kirsten Vermulen, interim executive director of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, moderated the discussion. She was joined by Fran Campbell, CEO [...]
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable hosted their ninth collaborative Virtual Voices on Thursday, Oct. 21 on what it means to be an ally and the different roles individuals have when pursuing racial equity and diversity. Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler, founder and chief catalyst for The Equity Project, presented the individual roles and responsibilities that each [...]
