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Sarah Tiedeken O’Brien leads with mentorship in mind
In eight years, Sarah Tiedeken O’Brien has climbed the ranks from entry-level employee to project architect and interior designer, and is now the youngest member of the executive team as a partner and owner.
Liddy Romero empowers communities with new work opportunities
Romero founded WorkLife Partnership in 2009 on the principle that better work opportunities create better families, communities and businesses.
Elexis Schroder supports companies with causes
After working for and with top public relations firms and brands, Schroder launched SchroderHaus based on the belief that there is a better way to serve innovative natural products entrepreneurs.
Zoey DeWolf is lobbying for a better Colorado
DeWolf started her professional career volunteering for a congressional campaign at age 10. Since then, she's dedicated herself to making a difference by lobbying, serving on nonprofit boards and more.
Rosie Sanchez is at the helm of ACM’s nonprofit work
Rosie Sanchez has a heart for the underdog, because she’s been there herself. So her role as audit manager in ACM’s nonprofit practice suits her to a tee.
Janine Davidson leverages Pentagon experience to lead MSU
In her role as president of Metropolitan State University of Denver, Janine Davidson aims to "reorient the university and double down on career issues." Students are looking at education as a career catalyst, and MSU Denver has invested heavily in career-oriented curricula aimed at aerospace, piloting, brewing, health care and o[...]
Heather Lafferty quadruples reach of Habitat Denver
Lafferty joined Habitat for Humanity International as a regional director in 1999 after seeing a help wanted ad in The Denver Post. She moved over to Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver in 2003.
This MSU Teacher Is a Conduit to a Career in Sports for Students
Colles isn’t a coach (although she used to be) or a team owner. But she is, for hundreds of young people, a conduit to a career in sports. As professor of Sport Management at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colles orchestrates the only accredited Sports Management academic program in Colorado.
How Opening a Fitness Franchise Transformed This Woman’s Life
Starting a business can be an incredibly daunting task. Even in the age of the internet, with unlimited resources at your disposal, it can be difficult to build a network, operate the business and find success. For this local entrepreneur, she found all this (and more) through a fitness franchise, 30 Minute HIT.
Alice Jackson Guides Colorado Toward a New Energy Future
Xcel's way forward includes cutting carbon emissions 80% from 2005 levels by 2030 and achieving net-zero carbon by 2050. In doing so, Jackson hopes to help provide reliable electricity in a safe, economical and sustainable manner.
UMB's Mariner Kemper Champions the Arts
The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts honored UMB Financial Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Mariner Kemper with the 2019 John Madden, Jr. Leadership Award for continuing UMB's comprehensive and sustained commitment to the cultural sector through his philanthropy, leadership, business practices and personal passion[...]
Attorney Dave Ratner honored by Colorado Business Committee for the Arts
The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts honored attorney Dave Ratner, principle at Creative Law Network with the Colorado Attorneys for the Arts Volunteer Attorney of the Year award for dedicating his legal practice and volunteer service to the creative industries, including stewarding the development and growth of CBCA’s[...]
