Join Katie as she talks with 2022 Scholar Yahir Chairez-Salazar, who lost his leg before sophomore year but fought back to excel in college and wrestling. Now a junior at Colorado School of Mines, Yahir shares his journey of resilience and hope. Listen here: loom.ly/3lQhc2Q

Four outstanding biomedical researchers at #CUAnschutz have been named to the 2025 class of Boettcher Investigators – an award that gives early career investigators grant funding to support research with a direct impact on human health. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZJw6og

Katie sits down with Elyse Blazevich, CEO of @COBioScience, to talk resourcefulness, resilience, and why knowing what’s not for you matters as much as finding your path. Elyse and CBSA are powering Colorado’s life sciences boom! loom.ly/6lQ7ZKQ

Grateful for our Trustees like Michelle Lucero, who inspire Colorado’s youth leaders! This week, she spoke at the FFA Degree Dinner & joined a leadership session with amazing students building skills and shaping the future of agriculture. #Leadership #FFA #YouthEmpowerment

Join us and other leadership practitioners from across the state as we come together for a day of learning, connection, and the chance to reimagine what's possible in our leadership work. Space is limited, register by July 1. loom.ly/KrKsXGg

2022 Scholars Arianna McCarty and Victoria Aragon found new passions and confidence by working with Boettcher Investigators Dr. Sarah Clark and Sr. Seonil Kim, turning research and mentorship into real growth and discovery. Learn more here: loom.ly/TxHucdU

Celebrate Colorado is BACK! From July 25-August 3, join the 2025 statewide celebration of everything that makes our state so amazing. To participate, submit an event your organization has planned or submit a special discount or free community event. loom.ly/kpAyiVk

In this episode, Katie is joined by Noah Atencio, president and CEO of Philanthropy Colorado. Through reflections from his Colorado upbringing and career path, Noah reveals a leadership philosophy built on purpose and authenticity. Listen here: loom.ly/gBRb8RI

Before the spring semester wrapped, I had the privilege of sitting down with two powerhouse women shaping Colorado’s future on The Next 150 podcast — Katie Kramer and Andrea Donlucas! 🎧 col.st/2t0BE

On this episode, Katie is joined by Linda Appel Lipsius, seasoned entrepreneur and now executive director of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). Linda discusses the exciting work at DUG and the impact they are having in both Denver and Colorado. Listen Here: loom.ly/rARbrIY

This summer, we loved reconnecting with our Alumni. From testing our knowledge at trivia night to touring DiSanti Farms to soaking in the sun at the Greeley Arts Picnic, the vibes were relaxed and the conversations meaningful. #BoettcherAlum #SummerSeries #SpiritofBoettcher

It's National Intern Day, and we're stoked to highlight our awesome interns Kasey and Bianca! Shoutout to these rockstars who bring the ideas, energy, and hustle! Thanks for helping us build stronger communities and spark impact across Colorado. #NationalInternDay2025 #Hustle

Happy 149th Birthday to Colorado! This Colorado Day, we celebrate our vast and deeply-rooted communities. We're honored to work with inspirational people, programs, and organizations in every corner of the state doing incredible work to deepen relationships and grow impact.

Do you or someone you love feel overwhelmed by the college application process? You're not alone! We invite you to celebrate the launch of All the Wisdom and None of the Junk: Secrets of Applying for College Admission and Scholarships 2.0! RSVP by 8/15: loom.ly/_igYXRc

We’re delighted to announce our latest cohort of 15 exceptional Colorado leaders, chosen for the Doers & Difference Makers Fellowship. Representing a rich array of fields, these fellows embody the promise of real, measurable impact. loom.ly/lqMEhVk

We’re proud to see Dr. Edward Chuong, Boettcher Investigator, awarded $1.25M by the Cancer Research Institute for his cancer immunotherapy research. This is why our Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards exist: to spark early-career researchers’ impact. loom.ly/-wvRTsc

Join Katy Craig & Katie Kramer as they reflect on their collaboration as co-authors of All the Wisdom and None of the Junk: Secrets of Applying for College Admission and Scholarships, addressing a changing educational landscape to increase college access. loom.ly/g-zY9fA

We LOVE Scholars Experience! From workshops to intentional conversations, Scholars Experience has been full of connection and fun. This annual event equips our Scholars to lean into challenges, build deep community, and pay it forward to create ripple effects of positive change.

This weekend, our Alumni participated in the annual tradition of supporting Scholars Experience. Boettcher Alums from across the country wrote 100 letters to welcome the 2025 Scholars, and over 40 Alums joined us in-person to provide mentorship and wisdom. Thanks for joining us!

Join us for a throwback episode of Colorado Leadership Stories, featuring Tim Schultz, which explores the work of “Mr. Colorado” to revitalize the Colorado State Fair's Junior Livestock Sale and support rural leadership in Colorado. Find the episode here: loom.ly/jvqbHIo