interviews with purpose-driven leaders
Inspiration from the leading lights in nonprofits and purpose-driven companies who are dedicated to helping others and making a positive impact in the world.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Kyle Garner | ORGANIC INDIA USA
Kyle Garner is the CEO of ORGANIC INDIA USA which works with thousands of small family farmers in India to cultivate regenerative organic farmland.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Shaelee Huck | D-Rev
Shaelee Huck is the Sales & Marketing Associate of D-Rev which designs and delivers low-cost medical devices to medical professionals who are serving people in low-income areas who need access to affordable healthcare.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Mattie Peck | Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Mattie Peck is the Marketing & Outreach Manager of Children’s Diabetes Foundation which is the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in Aurora, CO and is one of the top centers in the world that focuses on all aspects of type 1 diabetes – clinical care, research, emotional support, etc.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: David Karr | Guayaki
David Karr is Co-Founder of Guayaki which is working to make organic, fair-trade yerba mate the mainstream energy source of choice, and prove that a company can be profitable while operating sustainably.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Andrea Sreshta | LuminAID
Andrea Sreshta is the Co-founder of LuminAID, the world’s first creator of inflatable solar lanterns and phone chargers designed for humanitarian aid, emergency prep, and outdoor activities.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Amara Martin | Dress for Success Denver
Amara Martin is the Executive Director of Dress for Success Denver empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Jennie Weiner | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Rocky Mountain Chapter
Jennie Weiner is the Development Manager for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Rocky Mountain Chapter whose mission is to cure CF and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Devin Hibbard | Street Business School
Devin Hibbard is the CEO of Street Business School which provide highly specialized entrepreneurial training for women living in deep poverty, allowing them to triple their incomes.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Zach Marburger | Semester at Sea
Zach Marburger is the Copy Editor / Social Media Manager of Semester at Sea, a study abroad program administered by the Institute for Shipboard Education whose mission is to educate individuals with the global understanding necessary to address the challenges of our interdependent world.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Jean McSpadden | Bright by Three
Jean McSpadden is the President & CEO of Bright by Three which equips parents and caregivers with tools and resources to promote the healthy development and early education of young children.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Zane Wagener | Elephant Energy
Zane Wagener is the Executive Director of Elephant Energy which enables individuals to move themselves out of energy poverty by providing access to renewable energy technologies in rural communities in Southern Africa.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Paul Scudo | Step Denver
Paul Scudo is the Executive Director of Step Denver, a men’s residential recovery community helping homeless and low-income men overcome the consequences of addiction and rebuild their lives so they may become productive, contributing members of their families and community.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Jayme Ward | Far Away Friends
Jayme Ward is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Far Away Friends which exists to end generational poverty in rural communities through education and opportunity.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Dr. Shelly Mahon | Parent Engagement Network
Dr. Shelly Mahon is the Executive Director of Parent Engagement Network which engages, educates and empowers parents to promote protective factors, address risk taking behaviors, and prepare their children for adulthood.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Stephanie Cox | The Level Market
Stephanie Cox is the Founder and CEO of The Level Market which operates Level Giving, a product-based crowdfunding platform where donors support nonprofits by purchasing needed relief supplies like blankets and mosquito nets instead of simply giving cash. Nonprofits list their supply needs and donors help fulfill them; like a wedding registry but for humanitarian causes!
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Jonathan (J.W.) Postal | Nikola Power
Jonathan (J.W.) Postal is the Founder & CEO of Nikola Power, an energy storage and solar company that develops clean energy projects and software products.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Brian DeSutter | ForGood
Brian DeSutter is the Co-founder and CEO of ForGood which with social sector organizations whose focus is improving people’s lives around the world. By helping organizations answer tough questions using data and a variety of indicators, ForGood facilitates continuous program improvements that result in greater impact.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Turner Wyatt | Denver Food Rescue
Turner Wyatt is the Executive Director of Denver Food Rescue, a community-based organization in Denver, Colorado, which focuses on improving health equity outcomes for low-income people by increasing access to healthy food in a culturally appropriate way.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Jessica Dankert | Bridge of Life
Jessica Dankert is the Communications & Donor Relations Manager of Bridge of Life which works to strengthen healthcare globally through sustainable programs that prevent and treat chronic disease.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Kayla Arnesen | The Denver Hospice
Kayla Arnesen is the Director, Marketing and Communications of The Denver Hospice, the region’s leading, largest and most trusted provider of life-enhancing hospice and palliative care.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Lauren Christensen | Denver Urban Gardens
Lauren Christensen is the Assistant Director of Communications of Denver Urban Gardens which provides both the soil and the know-how that enables students, individuals and families to grow healthy, organic food while connecting with other members of their community.