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1st Year Fellow Series: Danielle Hendrix Rediscovers a Sense of “Home”
In the ninth blog post in the series written by El Pomar's 1st Year Fellows, Danielle Hendrix shares her story of coming home to Colorado Springs and rediscovering a sense of community after college in Iowa.
Hannah Grace's Farewell to the Fellowship
Hannah Grace Bauman, a member of the Fellowship Class of 2019, reflects on the skills she gained through the Fellowship including effective facilitation and data-driven approaches to community development. Hannah Grace also details her post-Fellowship plans as a government consultant with Deloitte in Washington, D.C.
1st Year Fellow Series: Henry Brigg's 10 Year Vision
In the eighth blog post of a series written by El Pomar’s 1st Year Fellows, Henry Briggs envisions his career ten years from now, when he hopes to be described by colleagues as confident, inspirational, passionate and most importantly, rooted in integrity.
1st Year Fellow Series: Matt Clarke’s Reflections on the Qualities of Good Leadership
In the seventh blog post of a series written by El Pomar’s 1st Year Fellows, Matt Clarke envisions his career ten years from now, when he hopes to be described by colleagues or clients as approachable, honest, open to suggestions and team-oriented.
1st Year Fellow Series: Alex Izbiky’s Reflections on Utilizing WAIT as an External Facilitator
In the sixth blog post of a series written by El Pomar’s 1st Year Fellows, Alex Izbiky sums up one of the most important lessons he learned about leadership from working as a camp counselor in one word: wait.
1st Year Fellow Series: Mercedes' Thoughts on Acting Together to Stay Together
In the fifth blog post of a series written by El Pomar's 1st Year Fellows, Mercedes McCue shares how her roots as a fourth generation rancher in Eastern Colorado have informed her desire to give back, support rural development and lift up the youth in this state.
A Year in (Virtual) Review: Behind the Screens at El Pomar
In 2020, El Pomar Foundation pivoted in many ways to meet the needs of Colorado communities while also considering the health and well-being of Foundation staff. Fellow Megan Sanders shares what it has looked like “behind the screens” of El Pomar since March 2020.
1st Year Fellow Series: Will Keyse’s Path Back Home
In the fourth blog post of a series written by El Pomar's 1st Year Fellows, Will Keyse shares how his education in Denver and the Pacific Northwest, in addition to his travels to Morocco and beyond, led him to the Fellowship. He further explains his appreciation for the space to learn and grow as a professional while working with the community that he cares for deeply and that raised him.
1st Year Fellow Series: Megan Sanders' Passion for Public Service
In the third blog post of a series written by El Pomar's 1st Year Fellows, Megan Sanders shares how her experience with and passion for public service led her to El Pomar to support local nonprofits in their work to address some of Colorado's most pressing challenges.
1st Year Fellow Series: Adelita Aguirre’s Lessons for Supporting Community
In the second blog post of a series written by El Pomar's 1st Year Fellows, Adelita Aguirre shares how her volunteer roles have taught her the importance of listening, observing and asking questions to better understand and empathize with everyone she works with at El Pomar and beyond.