14th Leadership Fellows Boulder County Cohort Celebrates Graduation
August 5, 2024
In partnership with Community Foundation of Boulder County, the Boulder Chamber congratulates the 2023-2024 Leadership Fellows Boulder County graduates! As this year’s cohort completes the 11-month program, they join a network of alumni across Boulder County.
By bringing together emerging and transformational individuals from across sectors, Leadership Fellows offers participants a deep appreciation for social, environmental, and economic interests that leaders address in today’s business and community ecosystems. Areas of emphasis include local government, inclusive leadership, arts and culture, community health, critical human needs, education and changing workforce, housing and transportation, and environment. Each topic-focused session provides cohort members with an understanding of factors that create a diverse and strong community.
Please join us in congratulating the 2023-2024 Leadership Fellows Boulder County graduates:
- Amy Robinson, FNBO
- Angela Maria Ortiz Roa, City of Boulder
- Assata Welles, Community Foundation Boulder County
- Citlalli Vazquez Gomez, City of Longmont
- Devin Edgley, Boulder Chamber
- Gabriela Galindo, FLOWS
- Garrett Chappell, Premier Members Credit Union
- Jon Svoboda, Bank of Colorado
- Lance Buchanan
- Laura Panizza, EFAA
- Lauren Maggio, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
- Lisa Wilder, There With Care
- Lizbeth Mendoza, Boulder County Public Health
- Mario Martinez Varelas, City of Boulder – Housing and Human Services
- Mary Gaylord, HomeAhead Furniture Bank
- Nathan Merrill, ConnectAndSell
- Nubia Saenz, Community Food Share
- Olivia Merithew, Embassy Suites Boulder, and Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
- Rachel Klein, Kaiser Permanente
- Ruth Gelfarb, Congregation Har HaShem
- Sarah Schey, Independent Financial
- Susan Krejci, BizLove
- Theodore “Ted” Davis
This is the 14th cohort of the Leadership Fellows program. Upon graduation, cohort graduates implement the tools and knowledge gained from the program by taking on roles in the Boulder community. 81% of graduates join a nonprofit board, 26% join a government board or commission, 13% work on a local election campaign, and 32% earn career promotions within a year of graduation.
Applications open for the next cohort on September 3. Learn more about Leadership Fellows Boulder County.
The 2024 Leadership Sponsor of Leadership Fellows Boulder County is Wana Brands Foundation.
About the Boulder Chamber
The Boulder Chamber is a leader that strengthens business and advances economic vitality to cultivate strong communities in the Boulder region. With nearly 120 years of dedicated service to its members and the Boulder community, the Boulder Chamber’s flagship programs work together on behalf of members and the community to holistically elevate the region’s vitality. Whether you’re looking for economic data, help navigating—or advocating—local policy, or something else entirely, Your Chamber does that.
About the Community Foundation Boulder County
Community Foundation Boulder County is a community catalyst, responding to immediate needs and anticipating future challenges. Through informed decision-making, we inspire ideas and mobilize diverse resources to support equitable solutions for all who live/work in Boulder County. As a collaborator and convener, we promote inclusivity and provide leadership on key issues, working with community-minded individuals and organizations that want to make a difference.