Colorado Leadership Stories

A fourth generation educator, Sue Sava is the president & CEO of the Public Education & Business Coalition, or PEBC. PEBC is a Denver-based nonprofit that works across the nation to train, sustain, and retain outstanding educators throughout their careers. In our conversation, Sue talks about the importance of elevating the teacher profession and why preparation, public policy, and ongoing...

Michelle Lucero is a powerhouse of a community champion in Colorado. In addition to holding multiple titles at Children’s Hospital Colorado – chief administrative officer, general counsel, and chief flashmob officer – she is also a motivational speaker, mentor, mother, and adventurer. In her interview, Michelle talks abouts summiting the invisible wall that can exist for a young girl growing up in...

As the president/CEO of History Colorado , Dawn DiPrince leads an organization that includes 11 inspiring museums and historical sites. Dawn is a storyteller at heart who cares deeply about honoring our state’s treasured memories and helping others to understand Colorado’s complex and unique history. A fourth generation Coloradan herself, Dawn talks about growing up in the Arkansas River valley of...

Tony Frank is an inspiring and compassionate leader who sheds light on the value of working hard and embracing opportunity. Hear Tony's insights on his childhood, career, and the pivotal lessons he learned from his dad and Abraham Lincoln. Tony discusses the challenges and triumphs of higher education, the value it brings, and his vision for the next 10 years. Listeners will be enlightened by...

Russ George is a multi-generational Coloradan who has dedicated his life to public service. From his humble beginnings on a family ranch in Rifle, to becoming the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the state and later serving in key positions in natural resources and education, Russ's journey is a testament to the power of authentic leadership and dedication to the greater good. Tune in t...

For generations of Coloradans, coal has heated our homes, powered railways, and generated most of our electricity. Along the way it created an industry that became the backbone of communities – rural, urban, and suburban. But today, the future of the coal industry is in peril. What does this mean for communities where their economy and tax base is built on the industry? And how is Colorado working...

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