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Christina Carlson: Colorado 500 – Nonprofits & Philanthropy – 2026

CEO, Urban Peak

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

Christina Carlson: Colorado 500 – Nonprofits & Philanthropy – 2026

CEO, Urban Peak

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

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Christina Carlson has served as CEO of Urban Peak since July 2017, bringing extensive experience in the nonprofit sector along with fundraising expertise and strategic vision. Under her leadership, the organization’s annual budget grew from under $3 million to $10 million in six years. She established the vision for The Mothership, an innovative $37 million campus designed to address the complex needs of youth experiencing homelessness. Carlson founded and chairs the Homeless Leadership Council, a coalition of service providers working with the City and County of Denver. She holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver.

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