The Economic Health of our Colorado Communities
Each year, El Pomar Foundation convenes its regional council members and other community partners around the state at its Statewide Meeting to share updates from the Foundation, discuss key issues facing Colorado communities, and recognize the contributions of its council members to the Regional Partnerships program.
Please contact the Regional Partnerships team at regionalpartnerships@elpomar.org for questions or assistance.
General Session Speaker - Tatiana Bailey, PhD
Dr. Bailey founded and is executive director for Data-Driven Economic Strategies (DDES), which focuses on rigorous, unbiased monthly economic reporting and workforce development initiatives particularly for underserved communities. She also serves as an economic development resource to both businesses and government in various communities across the nation.
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This year’s Statewide Meeting General Session will include the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions featuring topics impacting Colorado.
As the event approaches, please continue checking the website for more details on each of the breakout room panelists.
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Attainable/Affordable Housing
Childcare/Early Childhood Development
Workforce Development/Readiness
Meet Our Attainable/Affordable Housing Panelists
Alison George
Housing Director, Department of Local Affairs – Division of Housing
Peter LiFari
CEO, Maiker Housing Partners
Paul Major
President & CEO, Rural Homes, LLC
John Welaj
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Vail Villey
Meet Our Childcare/Early Childhood Development Panelists
Jamie Giacomini
Adult and Community Education Director, Northeastern Junior College
Jennifer Merva Stedron
Executive Director, Early Milestones
Sara Mordecai
Executive Director, Silverton Family Learning Center
Nicole Riehl
Preisdent & CEO, Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC)
Meet Our Workforce Development/Readiness Panelists
Reece Blincoe
Superintendent, East Otero School District
Landon Mascarenaz
State Board Chair, Colorado Community College Systems
Helen Young Hayes
CEO, ActivateWork