Bryana Starbuck is the public information officer for the City of Glenwood Springs and proud Alum of Boettcher’s Doers & Difference Makers Fellowship. In this episode, Bryana talks about the nuance required to serve as a local government leader in rural Colorado. As a public servant dedicated to bridging differences, Bryana shares her strategies of authentically listening, finding common ground, and the power of saying “yes, and.” Recorded at Colorado Mountain College, just minutes from where Bryana grew up, this episode offers a unique blend of local insight and leadership. Listen on  ..read more

Put on your western wear and listen as Katie revels in some rich Colorado history with her mentor and longtime friend, Tim Schultz. With roles ranging from cowboy, school board member, county commissioner, banker, commissioner of agriculture, economic development leader, and president of the Boettcher Foundation, Tim has earned the name, “Mr. Colorado.” Explore the meaning behind collaborative leadership as Tim shares about his work in revitalizing the Colorado State Fair’s Junior Livestock Sale and the importance of rural leadership in Colorado. Listen on Apple Podcasts |  ..read more

Join us for a conversation with Rene Brown, the chair of the Colorado State Fair Board of Authority and a longtime resident of Pueblo. Her family has been part of the Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair for over 60 years. In this episode, Rene reflects on the impact of hard work, family legacy, and community involvement. Listen in to learn more about the state fair’s master plan, youth and leadership in agriculture, and Rene’s dedication to uplifting youth and elevating women leaders in Southern Colorado.  Listen on  ..read more

The Governor of the Colorado Buffaloes football program is a Boettcher Scholar. As he enters his junior year on the field, Camden Dempsey reflects on his newfound fame and potential for influence after Coach Prime recently appointed him press secretary for the team. Camden also shares insights about the rigors of being a Division I student-athlete, persevering through adversity, and why he talks so publicly about mental health. With graduate school on the horizon, Camden also shares details of how his experiences in Mongolia planted the seed for his post-undergraduate plans to study internatio ..read more

Meet Autumn Rivera, the 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year and newly elected president of the Colorado Science Teachers Association, as she shares wisdom from her years of experience as a sixth grade teacher in the Roaring Fork Valley, where she grew up. Autumn reflects on the importance of embracing challenges while also setting boundaries as an educator Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Pandora or wherever you get podcasts! Colorado Leadership Stories is a podcast series presented by Boettcher Foundation See Privacy Policy at http ..read more

In this episode of the Colorado Leadership Stories podcast, Eagle County Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry joins Katie to share her experience from childhood in Eagle County to her current role in community service. The two discuss her background in research and data collection, explore the challenges Eagle County faces—from housing to water issues—and uncover innovative solutions. Hear expert insights on small mountain communities and leave with fresh perspectives for your next visit to Eagle County. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music |&n ..read more

Joining the Colorado Leadership Stories podcast is Elizabeth Garner, the Colorado state demographer. We explore Elizabeth’s childhood in Colorado and her path to becoming an economist who leads an important state office. We talk at length about Elizabeth’s work to produce population and economic forecasts that serve many purposes for local governments and organizations. With more than 25 years of experience, Elizabeth discusses her current research that focuses on Colorado’s aging population and migration flows. Discover the answers to questions like, “Do we need to grow?” and learn about comm ..read more

Join Katie as she chats with Yemi Mobolade, the mayor of Colorado Springs, who shares the importance of mentorship on his path to becoming a businessman, pastor, and public servant. A political independent, Mayor Yemi talks about leading with humanity and community while valuing purpose over party. He reflects on how he has engaged thousands of Colorado Springs residents and the importance of uplifting community voices that we don’t often hear from. Discover the significance that self-awareness has played in Mayor Yemi’s life – one he fills with gratitude, vulnerability, and constant learning ..read more

In this conversation, Kyle Hybl, president and CEO of El Pomar Foundation, talks about his lifelong dedication to community engagement and philanthropy. He shares insights from experience in the U.S. Air Force and service on the CU Board of Regents, emphasizing the importance of how individual involvement can be the catalyst to shaping progress. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Pandora or wherever you get podcasts! Colorado Leadership Stories is a podcast series presented by Boettcher Foundation See Privacy Policy at https://art19 ..read more

Meet Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan, a 2011 Boettcher Scholar and tech entrepreneur who solves large-scale problems leveraging frontier technology. Maithreyi talks about how her academic experiences in engineering physics and industrial management at CU Boulder and Stanford fueled her passion to innovate. Today she is the co-founder of two companies that actively promote gender diversity in STEM entrepreneurship. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Pandora or wherever you get podcasts! Colorado Leadership Stories is a podcast series presented b ..read more