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Women in Biz

Jan 1, 2020

Nadia Garas steers Denver in a positive direction

Garas’ professional journey has meant serving as communications point person for some of Colorado’s most consequential transportation projects.

Jan 1, 2020

Lynn Granger is giving the energy industry a new story

Granger joined Colorado Petroleum Council from Colorado Concern, where she led operational and strategic execution for the organization, supporting legislative candidates and statewide policies

Jan 1, 2020

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.

Jan 1, 2020

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.

Jan 1, 2020

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.

Jan 1, 2020

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.

Nov 27, 2019

Colorado Crafted supports small biz, one gift box at a time

Finding something unique, high quality and with wide appeal isn’t always easy, even in Colorado, with small businesses and artisans aplenty. That's where Colorado Crafted comes in.

Nov 18, 2019

Advancing women to the boardroom is good for business

In the last weeks of 2020, the Denver campaign for 2020 Women on Boards looks to meet (or exceed) the national percentage of women on local corporate boards.

Nov 15, 2019

How women (and businesses) in Colorado can fight for equal pay

By first understanding and evaluating the wage gap that exists between men and women in Colorado, businesses and individuals alike can take the appropriate actions to remedy and resolve the gap.

Nov 11, 2019

Nancy Whiteman capitalizes on the edibles market

Nancy Whiteman breaks the mold as CEO of one of the biggest manufacturers of cannabis edibles in the country. She’s not some stereotypical bearded hippie in a tie-dye, for one. And her background is in marketing, not horticulture.

Nov 11, 2019

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[...]

Nov 11, 2019

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.