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Black History & Sakura Square: The Intersectionality of Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and the Internment of Japanese Americans
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable hosted a celebration and discussion on Feb. 17 on the intersectionality of Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and the internment of Japanese Americans. Tasha Jones, president and founder of LV Jones Consulting, introduced the discussion. She was joined by meeting facilitator Gloria Neal, public affairs director [...]
Meet 2022 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Michael Niyompong
Michael Niyompong remembers the moment he decided to spend his career serving the Colorado community. He had made the switch out of the private sector and was a few days into his new role at Mile High United Way, one of Colorado’s oldest charitable organizations. As he walked out of the former LoHi office to go home for the night, [...]
Meet 2022 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Janine Davidson
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 [...]
Meet 2022 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Lydia Prado
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 [...]
Moving Beyond Quotes: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Importance of Solidarity
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable hosted a celebration and discussion of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy on Jan. 20. Jenna Diaz-Gonzalez, program director at the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, introduced the discussion. She was joined by speakers Dr. Roberto Montoya, chief educational equity officer at the Department of [...]
Jesse Ogas Named 2021 9NEWS Leader of the Year
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 [...]
Practicing Inclusive Leadership
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 [...]
Connecting the Dots: You’re A Dot Too! Understand Your Role as an All
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 [...]