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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 [...]
Put Your Power Where Your Mouth Is
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable hosted their sixth collaborative Virtual Voices on Thursday, June 17 in a highly informative session that touched on power dynamics and shared strategies for organizations and individuals to utilize when approaching diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. Monica Williams, president, TIED & executive producer, The Equity [...]
Meet Our 2021-22 Board of Directors
This past year showcased how important it is for leaders to be able to navigate uncertain times. I’m grateful to have 50 outstanding leaders in our community on our Board of Directors who are shaping our mission and giving civic leaders the tools they need to have tough conversations, build their expertise and find their voice to address complex community issues. This [...]