Leading Across Sectors: Eric’s Hopfenbeck’s Journey
When I reflect on the kind of leader I want to be, it can feel overwhelming with the number of choices and examples that exist. With…
From Strings to Stewardship: David Siegel’s Harmonious Path to Leadership
Some people know what they want to do from a young age, while others, through trial and error, uncover their passions and the ways they want…
Opening the Way for Others: Noah Atencio and the Ripple Effect of Leadership
When Spencer Penrose was a 20-year-old Harvard University student, he wrote in an essay, “One great man opens and prepares the way for many others. Thus,…
Council Member Reflections: Anna Scott
Anna Scott, Executive Director, Ernest & Lillian E. Campbell Foundation Northeast Regional Council member since 2011 Anna Scott joined the Northeast Regional Council in October of…
Council Member Reflections: Tim Foster
Tim Foster, President Emeritus, Colorado Mesa University Northwest Regional Council member since 2004 Tim Foster joined the Northwest Regional Council in 2004. During his time as…
Council Member Reflections: Beth Drum
Beth Drum, Senior Vice President, Alpine Bank Southwest Regional Council member since 2016 Beth Drum joined the Southwest Regional Council in March 2016, and shared it…
The Extraordinary Gift of Ordinary
It was a usual Sunday morning at church when I decided to introduce myself to my pastor. Confidently shaking his hand, I said, “Hi! My name…
Conservation & Collaboration: Managing Water in the Pikes Peak Region
Water is a vital topic of discussion for the western United States, affecting all areas of our communities. In recent years, Colorado has foreseen challenges in…
Forum on Attainable Housing: A Moderated Discussion Regarding the Housing Crisis in the Pikes Peak Region
On June 21, 2024, El Pomar’s Forum for Civic Advancement held a moderated discussion at El Pomar’s Penrose House Garden Pavilion regarding attainable housing in Colorado…
Council Member Reflections: Larry Zaragoza
Larry Zaragoza, Town Manager, La Jara San Luis Valley Regional Council member since 2017 Larry Zaragoza joined the San Luis Valley Regional Council in March 2017.…