Julie Mansfield and her Engagement Committee always do a fantastic job of facilitating our members-getting-to-know-one- another-better meetings. These members only meetings don’t happen often so you won’t want to miss this one.
We look forward to hearing from Nancy Gedeon, a Colorado demographer, about the state of affairs in Colorado as well as specifics on our economy. Profile photo of Nancy GedeonNancy Gedeon joined the State Demography Office in 2020 as the estimates demographer. The State Demography Office is the primary state agency for population and demographic information which is used by state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. Nancy has experience with local government and community development, and is certified with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). She has a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, and a master’s degree in urban planning and development from Cleveland State University.
“Giving Denver Kids a Hand Up, Not a Handout”
The Lonnie Porter Leadership Academy was founded in 1996 by Lonnie “Coach” Porter. In 2006, Chauncey Billups partnered with Coach Porter and the program was renamed the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy (“PBLA”). PBLA helps youth from at-risk communities who have demonstrated academic and leadership potential to successfully graduate from high school and pursue higher education. Students enroll in a three-week summer program during the summer before their fourth grade year and continue to attend the academy every summer through their junior year of high school. Upon completion of the program, graduates who qualify for admission to Regis University are eligible to receive a scholarship to Regis University that covers tuition and fees. Please join us to learn more about PBLA and how we are inspiring Denver’s young leaders.
Jennifer Clark is a former Denver Public School teacher who found her passion for educating young people was greater than the confines of a standard curriculum. As a result, she started teaching at PBLA in 2015 and then became the Assistant Director of PBLA in 2017. Jennifer’s contributions to PBLA have included recruiting students, assembling and leading a diverse faculty, developing a relevant curriculum that focused on overcoming barriers faced by the students, as well as establishing authentic relationships with the students that both support them while they navigate the world we live and while they hone their leadership skills for the future.
Our very own Dean Isaacs will tackle the complex topic of AI.
Happy New Year!
Candice Kingston will speak on helping you identify impostor moments to be able to find ways to get over roadblocks.
How to Beat Burnout and Love Your Life Again
Stress and burnout in the workplace are at all-time record highs. Overall rates of burnout in the U.S. are believed to be as high as two-thirds of all full-time workers. Chances are, either you, your colleagues or your clients are in burnout. And that can be bad news. If left unaddressed, stress and burnout can derail your momentum and hijack your dreams. In this value-packed program, you’ll learn how to recognize the signs and often surprising causes of stress and burnout, as well as some surprisingly simple, life-changing tools to help leave stress and burnout in the dust.
Catherine Peters is a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, International Award-Winning Speaker and Author on the subjects of stress and burnout. After a successful career creating multiple businesses and traveling the world, Cat faced burnout on an epic level. A breast cancer diagnosis changed the trajectory of her life and led her to discover the keys to managing stress and healing burnout. Now she uses her expertise to help burnt crispy professionals beat stress, heal burnout, crush their goals and love their lives. Cat lives in Denver, Colorado with her amazing husband, two wayward mutts and a cat that drools. When she’s not creating amazing results for her clients, you can find her beating back the pet hair that threatens to overtake her home and her sanity.
Hello members! The Member Engagement Committee is planning our November breakfast meeting and I have been told that we can expect a fun-filled, interactive meeting. Keep your guest invites on pause until our December meeting … this meeting is about YOU. Oh, and we are doing our Toy Drive at this meeting, so please bring a toy. More details on that are included in this event post. See you all then!
Kelly Dunkin joined Colorado Gives Foundation as President and CEO in February 2019. Previously she worked for a variety of nonprofit, business and social impact organizations. These include 11 years at The Colorado Health Foundation in Denver, where she grew into the role of Vice President of Philanthropy, and 10.10.10, where she served as National Director. 10.10.10 is a project of Colorado Nonprofit Development Center and inspires entrepreneurs to solve 10 “wicked” social problems.
Kelly also served as a consultant for businesses, nonprofits and social impact startups as well as projects in Lima, Peru, where she developed her Spanish-language skills.
Kelly’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Miami University, an Elementary Education Licensure from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Community Participation:
Economic Literacy Colorado’s mission is to equip teachers and students with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve a lifetime of economic understanding and financial security. President & CEO, Amy Sherman, will discuss how Economic Literacy Colorado is creating a new generation of informed decision makers and financially savvy citizens.
Amy Sherman joined Economic Literacy Colorado in 2023 and brings over 30 years of experience in public service and decades of building partnerships with leaders and influencers to champion important work for the community. As the daughter of one of the first female FirstBank officers, Amy was taught financial literacy throughout her upbringing and is passionate to expand economic education and financial literacy to Colorado teachers and students. Most recently, Amy was the President & CEO of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber & EDC. Amy has more than 25 years of experience in the chamber of commerce, trade association and economic development industries. Her strong organizational management skills help her shine in being a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for the community.
Amy was one of Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 winners in 2012, Economic Development Rookie of the Year in 2013, and Denver Business Journal’s Top Women in Energy in 2015. Additionally, Amy was awarded the Colorado Chamber President of the Year 2008, and top women of Jefferson County in 2011.
Join us to learn more about these 2 incredible moon missions. Lisette Clemons grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado. She married Dean and began a 27 year Air Force journey with his career. She taught fourth grade in many states before becoming a mother to two sons. From 1991-1999 she was the Teacher-in-Residence at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL during the summer months. She worked with many astronauts, scientists, and engineers to help inspire teachers from all over the world to teach their students about America’s Space Program. She especially enjoys sharing the Apollo stories told to her from the Apollo astronauts. Now, is the time of the Artemis Generation with the return to the Moon and beyond.
