Defiant Calm
After my first year at Amherst College, I learned a hard but necessary lesson: rest is not optional. In a place where productivity often felt like…
Lessons from a Four-Year-Old
Before my days were filled with meetings, calendar holds, and laughter shared with my fellow Fellows, my workdays looked quite different. During college, I spent my…
Open Hands, Open Heart
The summer before my junior year of college altered the trajectory of my life in ways I never expected. I remember sitting in my college dorm…
Service as Her North Star: Virginia “Ginny” Woodfork’s Journey of Empathy and Leadership
Raised in a military household in Colorado Springs, Virginia “Ginny” Woodfork embraced the value of “service over self” early in life, a principle that would guide…
From Ashes to Action: Why Wildfire Mitigation Matters in the Pikes Peak Region
In the Pikes Peak Region, fire is not a distant threat. In just the past 15 years, two of Colorado’s four most destructive wildfires, Waldo Canyon…
A Day in Estes Park: Connecting with Community Leaders
I didn’t expect to learn about the return of beavers to Estes Valley watershed during my summer investments Internship at El Pomar, but that’s exactly what…
Tech That Connects: Why AI in Philanthropy is About More than Efficiency
Philanthropy has always been about people, connections, and the desire to improve the world. The rising integration of artificial intelligence (AI) raises a new question: Can…
Figure It Out: Navigating Multi-Generational Workplaces
“Figure it out.” Three words that may be hard to hear for Millennials and Gen Zers like me. While this phrase often evokes initiative for Baby…
Addressing Food Insecurity in Colorado: An Interview with Erin Pulling
The summer 2025 edition of our Regional Partnerships newsletter explored food insecurity in Colorado through an interview with leading expert on the matter Erin Pulling. …
What Do a Casino Girl, Russian Opera Singer, and Holy Roman Empress Have in Common?
Apparently, they’re all troublemakers. Meg Shaver, manager of Penrose House Conference Center, holds a deep appreciation for all the art displayed in the historic estate. Among…