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Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization (CLLARO) is dedicated to empowering Colorado’s Latino community through leadership development, advocacy, and research. At a recent skills-based volunteering event with Fidelity Investments, CLLARO’s leaders—Michael Cortés, Chandler Jordana, and Alejandra Tomes Colmenero—collaborated with five Fidelity associates to strengthen CLLARO’s financial planning. Together, they crafted a cash flow model and dashboard specifically tailored to CLLARO’s goals. This new tool will allow CLLARO to project budget scenarios better and manage their resources efficiently, enabling the organization to sustainably continue its important work in the community. #SkillsforImpact #SkillsBasedVolunteering #CSR #CorporateVolunteering

This happened this week to my kids when meeting with teachers! #KnowBetter #DoBetter The Misunderstandings of Monolingual Approaches: A Call for Change For too long, many educators have advised bilingual parents to prioritize English at home, believing that it would help their children succeed academically. While often well-intentioned, this advice is not only outdated but can also harm students and families. Research shows that encouraging bilingualism benefits cognitive development, academic achievement, and emotional well-being. When parents are told to focus solely on English, it dismisses the importance of their home language and culture. This not only puts unnecessary pressure on families but also risks alienating children from their linguistic heritage. Bilingualism is an asset, not a barrier, and students who maintain their home language alongside English often outperform their monolingual peers in the long run. Instead of urging parents to prioritize English over their native language, educators should promote additive bilingualism—encouraging students to become fluent in both languages. Building literacy in the home language strengthens English acquisition, fosters confidence, and creates a bridge between school and family life. It’s time to move away from the harmful misconception that English proficiency must come at the expense of other languages. We must empower families to nurture multilingualism and embrace the richness it brings to classrooms and communities. Educators can make the most impact by shifting from a deficit mindset to one that celebrates the diverse linguistic assets students bring to the table.

🌍 Cooke Industries – A Legacy of Leadership and Community 🌍   Thank you to Cliff Cooke and Justin Nichols at Cooke Industries for their dedication to investing in their team and our region. Cooke Industries, a proud family business with a global reach in specialty pool equipment, exemplifies the spirit of giving and community leadership. Their long-standing support of community events and initiatives, including the Northern Mallee Leaders Program, has not only created strong leaders but has also fostered a culture of growth, appreciation, and connection.   At Cooke Industries, giving and appreciation aren’t just words—they’re actions. By investing in their staff, Cooke Industries creates better team members, parents, coaches, friends, and neighbours. Their commitment to leadership doesn’t end with the workplace; it echoes in the community, building individuals who see themselves as others often do—with potential, kindness, and resilience.   After some heavy persuasion from Leticia Price – fellow team member at Cooke Industries and 2022 NMLP Graduate – Demetrious Zaxos joined our program this year as a sponsored participant from Cooke Industries. His journey has been transformative, and we look forward to celebrating his graduation with the Cooke Industries team, reflecting on the growth and impact they inspire in each person they support.   Thank you, Cooke Industries, for making a difference and for inspiring everyone around you to be better, not only in their careers but in every role they play in life. 🌟   #CookeIndustries #CommunityLeadership #FamilyBusiness #NorthernMalleeLeaders #CreatingBetterCommunities #LeadershipThroughGiving  

I learned so much at the NACD Minnesota Chapter Nonprofit Board Lab today. Here are my top three takeaways: 1. Altitude matters- is the board focusing on solving problems at the right level and trusting the staff and management with other decisions? 2. Nice is the enemy of justice- boards are required to act courageously in the face of conflict. 3. Board members must hold each other accountable- this can’t be the sole role of the ED/CEO. What lessons have you learned from board leadership?

Watching your journey has been amazing. You hold your ‘Why’ as your true north and the result is a career driven by passion and purpose.

Strategic planning: Fully executing a strategic plan requires focus on the follow through. A plan is simply a plan when it isn’t accompanied by action. Pressley Ridge is an innovative solutions organization who demonstrates incredible focus on strategic plan implementation with precision mission focus. Together, this team is guiding systemic change for positive outcomes within the communities we serve.

Join Leadership Broomfield – Build Connections, Drive Change! The Broomfield Area Chamber invites you to Leadership Broomfield, a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the people and organizations that make our community thrive. Event Highlights: 🤝 Networking: Connect with fellow leaders and changemakers. 🌍 Community Building: Learn how collaboration drives resilience. 🎤 Guest Speakers: Be inspired by experts in leadership and development. 🛠️ Workshops: Gain skills to lead and collaborate effectively. 🔗 Resource Exchange: Discover tools to amplify your impact. 📅 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, there’s something here for you. Register now (link below) and take the first step toward making a difference! #LeadershipTraining #BusinessLeadership #CareerAdvancement

At Horizon 2025, Genworth and CareScout's Annual Leadership Conference, Lori Cabbage, SVP of Business Development at BrightStar Care®, participated in a panel discussion with Brian Harrington from CareScout. Lori was invited as BrightStar Care is assisting CareScout to build their Quality Network that will continue to expand in 2025. She discussed why the need for in-home medical and non-medical care continues to grow. BrightStar Care believes nurse-led care can help people retain their independence in a safe and healthy way. In addition, Lori shared how BrightStar Care has streamlined the referral process for our partners that we call Central Intake. This allows for 80% of our referrals to be connected to an accepting agency within two hours. This process demonstrates how BrightStar Care works to meet their partners' needs.

2025 Leadership Retreat ✅ Let's get to work! #leadership #providercomp #2025 #goals

Culmination of 1st Chapter of Management Essentials #AADYANT, an exciting course with lots of takeaway. And the beginning of another chapter in the journey of #MILVEST.