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This month’s LEAD celebrates the stories of Coloradans who are shaping the state’s future through innovation, resilience, and community-driven leadership. From addressing gaps in bioscience research and education, to supporting rural communities and sparking creative placemaking, our latest issue spotlights the inspiring solutions these trailblazers are forging.
For the latest LEAD stories, head over to our website at boettcherfoundation.org/lead, or simply keep an eye on your inbox for this monthly newsletter. Your feedback and engagement are crucial to us. Please share your thoughts by emailing us at le...@boettcherfoundation.org or join the conversation on social media.
Together, we can curate stories that truly matter to you.
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THREE SCHOLARS, ONE FAMILY: THE McFADDEN COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
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The McFadden family during the holiday season in 1953. Pictured are Edith (standing left), Dave (seated in front), and Margaret (standing right) with their parents.
Meet the McFaddens, a Colorado-rooted family whose story embodies the our belief in the power of education to transform lives and build community. Three siblings—Edith (1954 Scholar), Dave (1965 Scholar), and Margaret (1959 Scholar)—each earned the Boettcher Scholarship, a rare distinction that speaks to their shared commitment to learning, service, and leadership. Inspired by generations of educational leaders, the McFaddens have spent more than 70 years teaching, mentoring, and creating positive change from rural Colorado to classrooms across the country. They reminds us that the Boettcher legacy is about more than individual achievement—it’s about investing in others, standing firm in your values, and believing in a brighter future for Colorado and beyond.
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BRIDGING BREAKTHROUGHS: BOETTCHER SCHOLARS AND INVESTIGATORS TRANSFORM RESEARCH TOGETHER
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Lab group pictured left to right at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus: Zoe Drigot (2022 Scholar and MD-PhD student), Brian Lorenz (former lab technician, medical student), Arianna McCarty (2022 Scholar), Steven Shaw (graduate student), Sam Fulte (graduate student), and Sarah E. Clark (2021 Investigator).
The Boettcher Collaboration Grant sparks powerful partnerships between Scholars and Investigators across Colorado. For instance, Scholar Arianna McCarty (2022) and Investigator Dr. Sarah E. Clark (2021) are making strides at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Scholar Victoria Aragon (2022) and Investigator Dr. Seonil Kim (2019) are working together at Colorado State University. These collaborations showcase how mentorship and innovation come together to drive real-world research breakthroughs and shape future careers.
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ELYSE BLAZEVICH: FIND THE PATH TO YES
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In this podcast episode of Colorado Leadership Stories, Katie connects with Elyse Blazevich, president and CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Through CBSA's work with Boettcher Investigators and collaborations with leading life science innovators across the state, Elyse and the CBSA work to grow Colorado’s bioscience sphere. Elyse recounts her unexpected pivot away from medical school and what led her to become an entrepreneur and leader in Colorado’s life sciences sector. She also reflects on how recognizing what isn't the right path can be just as clarifying as discovering what is, underscoring the combination of adaptability and determination.
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ROOTS TO RESILIENCE: Q&A WITH LUPITA GARCIA
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Lupita (second from right) receives the Alumni Elevate Award at Boettcher's Ripple Effect event on March 1. She is pictured with Alumni Board Members (left to right) Madison Lin (2021 Scholar), Joey Ham (2004 Scholar), and Alumni Engagement Manager Floyd Pierce (2013 Scholar). Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon.
Lupita Garcia, 2022 Boettcher Fellow and Elevate Award recipient, shares how her deep roots in the San Luis Valley shaped her lifelong commitment to community. Recognized for her outstanding leadership and heart for service, Lupita’s story highlights how education, trauma-informed care, and passionate advocacy can drive lasting change.
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COMMUNITY BY DESIGN: DAVE GOE
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Get ready for the next inspiring chapter in our Ripple Talks series, where powerful ideas and community voices come together. In our latest talk, 2022 Boettcher Fellow Dave Goe, an artist and cultural ambassador, shared how low-cost, placemaking interventions can turn public art into shared purpose.
Drawing on recent projects in Downtown Grand Junction and historical examples, Dave illustrates how small, creative ideas can spark big results. He encourages listeners to think creatively about improving their cities and towns by inspiring community engagement and addressing larger issues through simple, actionable steps.
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If you have content you would like to share in our LEAD hub, please email it to our Managing Editor, Natalie Gill and she can work with you to get it published. Send to natalie@boettcherfoundation.org.
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