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 :: Beth Caffrey | Mission Wear
Beth Caffrey is the Director of Mission Wear which helps women who have obstacles to being employed: a history of felony, incarceration, addiction or homelessness.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Sara Grossman | Matthew Shepard Foundation
Sara Grossman is the Communications Manager of Matthew Shepard Foundation which works every day to help erase hate in every corner of the country in honor of Matt Shepard, who was brutally beaten and left on a fence to die outside of Laramie, Wyoming in 1998 – simply for being gay.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Rebecca Sandmeyer | Better World Ed
Rebecca Sandmeyer is the Global Storyteller & Educator of Better World Ed which creates “Empathy Challenges” that serve as curriculum content for children worldwide to learn empathy, global understanding, social change and cultural awareness.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Deborah Castillero | Bilingual Children’s Enterprises
Deborah Castillero is the Founder & CEO of Bilingual Children’s Enterprises, an on-demand mobile learning and entertainment platform that helps early learners (2-6) learn English and Spanish.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Kali Handford | Junior League of Denver
Kali Handford is the President of the Junior League of Denver, an organization of women dedicated to training women to be civic leaders and apply this know-how in helping the Denver metro community.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Stephanie Welsh | RAFT Colorado (Resource Area for Teaching)
Stephanie Welsh is the Executive Director of RAFT Colorado (Resource Area for Teaching) which empowers educators to build their students’ minds through interactive, hands-on learning.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Vanessa Pierce | Black Fox Philanthropy
Vanessa Pierce is the President of Black Fox Philanthropy which Black Fox Philanthropy, a fundraising strategy firm with a focus on serving international NGOs. Their goal is to mobilize significant resources to help solve complex problems on a global scale.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Lisa Atallah | Growe Foundation
Lisa Atallah is the Executive Director of Growe Foundation which uses experiential gardens as a teaching tool to educate children about the benefits of healthy eating and environmental stewardship.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Joshua Kumin | OpenWorld Learning
Joshua Kumin is the AmeriCorps VISTA Program Specialist of OpenWorld Learning which provides an engaging after-school program in Title 1 elementary schools, transforming unused computer labs into powerful learning environments.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Michael Riley | Southern Colorado Youth Development
Michael Riley is the Executive Director of Southern Colorado Youth Development which works with youth to help motivate and inspire them to strive for a positive and healthy lifestyle.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Suzanne Banning | Florence Crittenton Services
Suzanne Banning is the President & CEO of Florence Crittenton Services which provides single point of entry to accessing a wide range of educational and human services all year long, all at no cost to teen families.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Stephanie Schooley | Campus Compact Mountain West
Stephanie Schooley is the Executive Director of Campus Compact Mountain West which partners with colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming to support educational equity, access, and success through student and institutional engagement.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Richard E. Martinez | Young Americans Center for Financial Education
Richard E. Martinez is the President & CEO of Young Americans Center for Financial Education which is committed to developing the financial literacy of young people through real-life experiences and hands-on programs.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Wendy Loloff Cooper | Generation Schools Network & the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative
Wendy Loloff Cooper is the CEO of Generation Schools Network & the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative which transforms public schools to ensure all students – regardless of life circumstances – are prepared for success in school, work, and life.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Paul Golden | National Endowment for Financial Education
Paul Golden is the Director of Media Relations for the National Endowment for Financial Education which provides financial education to individuals and families through every stage of life.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Jennifer Hinderliter | WOW! Children’s Museum
Jennifer Hinderliter is the Executive Director of WOW! Children’s Museum engages families in educational, hands-on experiences that connect curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Katie Evereth | Outdoor Lab Foundation
Katie Evereth is the Marketing and Development Manager of Outdoor Lab Foundation which forges relationships with businesses, community, and non-profit organizations to fund the Outdoor Lab Schools.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Victoria Strong | Front Range Center for Assault Prevention
Victoria Strong is the executive director/primary program facilitator of Front Range Center for Assault Prevention, a primary assault prevention program focused on the three most common types of assault: bullying, stranger abduction, sexual abuse.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Craig Lamberty | Conscious Coffees
Craig Lamberty is the owner of Conscious Coffees, imports and roasts coffee sourced directly from indigenous producer groups who have collectively organized into local farmer cooperatives.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Meredith Hintze | Reach Out and Read Colorado
Meredith Hintze is the Executive Director of Reach Out and Read Colorado which gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.
INSPIRED IMPACT :: Sara Downey Robinson | Rise Up Yoga Inc.
Sara Downey Robinson is the Founder / President of Rise Up Yoga Inc. which supports under served communities in the Denver-metro area by bringing trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to low-come schools.