Finding my Niche
Growing up, my family had a close connection with one of the former executive directors of the American Heart Association in Colorado Springs. We volunteered our…
Education and Immersion
In March of 2023, I found myself on the side of an Andean mountain in Otonga, Ecuador. The cloud forest was so thick above me that…
Learning Leadership in Community
During my junior and senior years in college, I worked as a student coordinator for Georgetown’s D.C. Schools Projects, a program that provides English tutoring to…
Following Your Values
I grew up in Newark, New Jersey, in an environment that promoted and valued the importance of community and giving back to the people who have…
Council Member Spotlights: Mary Jo Coulehan, Don Coram, and Millie Hamner
In August, Regional Fellows interviewed a Regional Council Member in each of our featured regions to learn more about their unique work in community leadership: Southwest…
Put Yourself Out There! A Leadership Lesson in Altruism and Dignity Through Theatre
It is daunting to go out and seek connection; a risk to put yourself in front of others. For me, a student of theatre, putting myself…
Leading through Authenticity and Service
My first official job was as a custodian at my high school during the summer months. The work consisted of various monotonous tasks that included deep…
From Hometown to Fellowship
Growing up in Colorado Springs, I saw the name “El Pomar” everywhere. From the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pikes Peak Region, where my sister…
Moving Everything Forward: Lara Grosjean’s Business Practices at CityROCK
I began climbing at CityROCK almost a year ago and was amazed by the helpful staff, the impressive size of the gym and the welcoming community…
Returning Home for Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days
Some people move to a new place to attend college or university and, after graduation, never look back. Others develop a deep connection for their college…