Where Everyone Knows Everyone: The Strength of the Northeast Region
Growing up in Colorado, you think you’ve seen it all—from life on the Front Range to weekend trips in the mountains. But when I became a…
Uncovering the Magic of the San Luis Valley
I never realized how special the San Luis Valley was until I became a Fellow assigned to El Pomar’s Regional Council there. Growing up in Colorado,…
Stewarding History: Welcoming Richard’s Library
Penrose House is more than a conference center. It is a place where history lives and breathes through its architecture, landscapes, collections, and the stories of…
The Heart of Penrose House
For anyone who’s stepped through the doors of Penrose House, they know it doesn’t take long to encounter the warm, welcoming presence of Meg Shaver. As…
Child Welfare in Colorado: An Interview with Alicia Economos
The December 2025 edition of our Regional Partnerships newsletter explored child welfare in Colorado through an interview with leading expert on the matter Alicia Economos. Alicia…
Moderation is Key
“Moderation is key.” This might just be my dad’s favorite phrase. Growing up, I didn’t fully understand its importance. Why settle for a little of something…
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…
Curiosity as a Compass
A personal value that consistently guides my actions is curiosity. It became a defining principle for me at age 16, when I first encountered the work of…
Finding Confidence and Purpose in Community
Have you ever said no to an opportunity because you believed you were not equipped to handle it? Have you found yourself not advocating for what…
My Cornerstone Summer
Growing up, whenever I heard “summer camp” I immediately thought of campfire songs, capture the flag, and cabin living. However, after spending a whole summer working…