Mia Dischner

Mia Dischner joined El Pomar Foundation as a member of the 2025 Fellowship class. As a 1st Year Fellow, she serves as Fellow for the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Awards for Excellence, Investment Challenge, and the Sally Beck Fund. She also supports the Central Peaks and Southwest regions.

Originally from Yuma, Colorado, Mia completed a 10-month term of service with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps before graduating from Colorado State University (CSU) in 2025 with a Bachelor of Natural Science in Psychology. During her time at CSU, she was involved in Ram$ for Change—a student-led volunteer club that connected students with local service opportunities. As an Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar, Mia designed a service trip in the summer of 2024 focused on grassroots community organizing abroad. Her travels took her to Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Mia also played for the CSU Women’s Club Rugby team, where she enjoyed the boisterous team atmosphere and intense physical competition. Off campus, she volunteered as a high school girls’ wrestling coach at two different schools, believing that sports are a powerful tool for youth mentorship.

In her free time, Mia enjoys listening to scientific podcasts, experimenting with new recipes, traveling, and reading Stephen King novels.

Mia’s programs include: American Council of Young Political leaders, Awards for Excellence, Investment Challenge, Sally Beck Fund, Southwest region, and Central Peaks region.