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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 [...]
Cultivating Inclusive Leadership for the 21st Century
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable hosted their eighth collaborative Virtual Voices on Wednesday, Sept. 29 around what it means to be an inclusive leader in the 21st century. Dr. Michael Benitez, vice president for diversity and inclusion for Metropolitan State University moderated a discussion with guest speaker Dr. Brenda J. Allen, [...]
Celebrating Three Years with B:CIVIC
Earlier this month we celebrated three years with B:CIVIC. We’re thrilled that we can harness not only the power of individuals and their civic engagement through the Leadership Foundation, but also support businesses to do more good in the community through B:CIVIC. See what B:CIVIC has been up to this past year: Empowering Business Professionals. B:CIVIC kept professionals passionate who are about corporate [...]
Advancing Racial Equity in Philanthropy: Driving Systems Change for Equitable Funding and Community Impact
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable hosted their seventh collaborative Virtual Voices on Thursday, Aug. 19 in an informative discussion around equity in philanthropy that touched on the racial history of philanthropy and the work of The Denver Foundation when approaching diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Tasha Jones, president and founder of [...]