"I eventually want to become an anesthesiologist so it’s been really nice to learn what steps I need to take to get there and what colleges will help me achieve my goal."
– Z, Second year mentee and junior at Denver East
MMCO and Prosperity Denver Fund: Expanding Opportunities for Denver Students
Prosperity Denver Fund (PDF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers financial reimbursement to qualifying 501(c)3 nonprofits that provide college scholarships to Denver students. The organization was started in 2018, after Denver voters passed a ballot initiative known as Prosperity Denver. The ordinance called for a 0.08% sales tax (less than one cent on $10), which…
MMCO Welcomes New Program Manager, Lily Werthan
We’re excited to introduce Lily Werthan as the newest member of our Minds Matter Colorado team! With over a decade of experience in education and a deep commitment to supporting young people, Lily is poised to make a significant impact as our new Program Manager. Lily comes to Minds Matter Colorado with over a decade…
MMCO’s Summer Newsletter
In this issue of the MMCO newsletter, we welcome new Board members, celebrate our graduates, re-live a record-setting CELEBRATE event, and much more!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024
We’re so proud of each of our 29 graduating seniors in the class of 2024. The growth and achievement they’ve demonstrated over the last three years has been inspiring. This class continues our 20-year history of 100% of our seniors graduating from high school on time and being accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Despite…
MMCO Welcomes New Board Members Rachael, Vanessa, & James
Our last round of new Board Members share a passion for strategic innovation and community engagement. Get to know them! Name: Rachael Greenberg City/Town: Denver LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-greenberg-b095ab17/ College/Year: University of Colorado, Boulder 2009; DU 2010 Degree: Sociology, Human Communications, Masters in International Intercultural Communications Employer: KPMG Role/Job Title: Innovation Marketing Which pronouns do you…
MMCO Welcomes New Board Members Amy, Stefan, & Claire
This week’s Board Member spotlight shines on Amy, Stefan, and Claire! We’re so thrilled to have them with us and we are excited for the future! Name: Amy Kusek City/Town: Highlands Ranch LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-kusek/ College/Year: Doane College – 1991, Regis University – 2004 Degree: Business Administration and Master’s in Management Employer: Western Union Foundation…