Resilience and Perseverance: The Story of Fellowship Alum Aaron Gutierrez
I first met Aaron Gutierrez at the 2024 Pueblo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony hosted at Pueblo Community College. By attending community events that El Pomar…
Bidding Farewell to Joanie Shields, Senior Vice President and Fellowship Program Officer
In June 2024, Joanie Shields, Senior Vice President and Fellowship Program Officer, will depart from El Pomar Foundation after four years of service. During her tenure…
From Fellow to Fellowship Program Manager: Tessa Seaney Practices Leadership fueled by Authenticity, Inclusivity, and a Pursuit of Challenged Perspectives
Coming from the small town of Mead, Colorado, to the historic corridors of Penrose House, is none other than Tessa Seaney, Program Manager of El Pomar…
Finding Passion in Unexpected Places: A Conversation with El Pomar’s Kyle Boyle
In a recent interview, I had the chance to chat with Kyle Boyle, El Pomar’s IT & Media Specialist, and Fellowship Alum of the Class of…
What do you do with a Chance?
In 2021, I had the opportunity to participate in Kristen McGee’s (Fellowship Class of ’05) Business Communications class at Colorado Mesa University. Every semester, Kristen wraps…
From Stitches in the Eye to a Suit and Tie – Balancing the Fellowship as an Olympic Athlete
We dream of who we want to be from a young age. For Darryl Christian, Fellowship Class of 2004, that dream revolved around wrestling. He started…
Invitation & Cultivation: A Calling in Building and Bettering Community
I recall that day in late December 2022, when Jacqueline Bisaillon (Fellowship class of ’08), Associate Director of the Office of Admissions, walked down the hall…
How Julie Penrose’s Early Philanthropy Informs El Pomar’s Grant-Making Today
While the Penroses made investments in philanthropy and economic development projects together, much of the Foundation’s early giving was directed by Julie Penrose following Spencer’s death.…
Cementing a Legacy: The Origins of El Pomar Foundation
El Pomar Foundation’s history of supporting Colorado began before the Foundation was formally established, as co-founders Spencer and Julie Penrose engaged in personal philanthropy in the…
Council Member Reflections: Bob Manning
Bob Manning, Founder and Managing Director, M2P Capital LLC Metro Regional Council member since 2012 During Bob Manning’s tenure as an El Pomar Trustee from 2011-2014,…