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Celebrating Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements and impacts of African Americans. In addition to honoring leaders who shaped our past, we recognize that there are countless Leadership Foundation alumni who are currently having an impact on our community. Today, I’d like to introduce you to alums Brandon Bruce, Marti Champion and Yoal Kidane Ghebremeskel and recognize their work. [...]
Announcing New Partnership With TIED Leadership Roundtable
We're Partnering with TIED Leadership Roundtable to Expand Denver’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts Partners to Hold ‘Virtual Voices, How Did We Get Here? Part Two' on Feb. 18 The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Leadership Roundtable announced today a new partnership to further engage individuals in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, led [...]
Virtual Voices: How Did We Get Here? Reflecting on the History of Racism in America
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) hosted their first collaborative Virtual Voices on Thursday, Jan. 21, focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Much like past Virtual Voices, this webinar brought together leaders to share their knowledge and perspectives on challenging issues facing our community. Monica Williams, executive producer of the Equity Project LLC [...]
Virtual Voices: Resources for Further Learning
The conversations that have taken place during the Virtual Voices webinars have provided a space for leaders to share their knowledge, perspectives and leadership lessons. These webinars have included discussions on technology, redlining, the history of race and racism in the United States and more. You can view recaps and recordings of previous Virtual Voices events here, and we hope [...]
Taking Time to Reflect in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King Jr. This has been a challenging year, particularly as we confront the role that race and racism play in our nation’s history and modern society. As we celebrated the [...]
Impact Denver Project: Two Community Organizations Awarded Contributions
Each year, the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation connects teams of Impact Denver (ID) participants with community organizations that need those engaged leaders to take on a project. Their work helps those organizations make a bigger impact. The spring 2020 ID participants selected two projects to receive a $1,500 contribution from the Leadership Foundation based off the projects’ outcomes. This is the first time [...]
Introducing the 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalists
Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation alumni know the importance of stepping up, not because it’s easy. In fact, it’s hard. But because it’s the right thing to do. 2020 challenged our community leaders to step up in ways they never imagined. That’s why we’re so excited to get know the 2021 9NEWS Leader of the Year finalists. Their leadership journeys [...]
Meet 2021 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Lorii Rabinowitz
Lorii Rabinowitz, CEO of Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Leadership Foundation Alumni: Leadership Denver 2011 and Leadership Exchange 2013-2016, 2018 Lorii’s upbringing in New Mexico shaped her view of her community and the world that would lead her to a career focused on inclusion and education. Both her parents were educators – one involved deeply with social service organizations and the [...]