2026 Lead with Impact Summit

Kim Alexander serves as Executive Vice President at Blue Federal Credit Union, where she helps shape the path forward for the organization and the communities it serves.

Since joining Blue in 2006 as Chief Financial Officer, Kim has played a central role in guiding financial strategy, strengthening data and risk capabilities, and building a foundation for long-term growth. In 2021, she stepped into the role of Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, leading strategic initiatives and marketing efforts designed to expand Blue’s reach and deepen member relationships. In 2025, Kim was named Executive Vice President, where she continues to champion growth while also overseeing lending.

Kim’s leadership reflects a belief that financial institutions should do more than manage money—they should help people move forward. That perspective aligns with Blue’s role as a lifelong partner, supporting members in building stronger futures and more connected communities.

A Wyoming native, Kim brings both local roots and broad experience to her role. Her career includes leadership positions with Motorola, Deluxe Corporation, and Cheyenne Frontier Days. She is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Chadron State College and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University Global.

Kim is deeply engaged in her community, serving on the boards of Cheyenne LEADS, the Blue Federal Credit Union Foundation, and Raising Readers in Wyoming. She is also a graduate of Leadership Cheyenne (2009) and Leadership Wyoming (2025).

Outside of work, Kim embraces the Rocky Mountain lifestyle—spending time hiking, camping, skiing, and golfing. Family is central to her life, with strong ties to education through her husband and daughter, both educators in Cheyenne, and her son, Kyle, a culinary chef in Denver.

Angie Anania is Division Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Affairs for HCA Healthcare’s Continental Division. Throughout her nearly two decades with HCA Healthcare, she has advanced through leadership roles spanning marketing, communications and public affairs. An award-winning former journalist, Angie is known for strategic partnerships and high-performing teams.

Over 30 years of executive financial leadership with a record of strategic growth, relationship building, cross-functional communication and collaboration. Deep experience as an entrepreneur in the technology industry having helped build and exit a long-term accomplished business. I support clients with interim and long term finance and accounting resources from our team of CFOs, Controllers and bookkeeping professionals.

Audrey Broback is an External Affairs and Sustainability Manager at Xcel Energy, where she helps advance sustainability strategy, climate transition planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability reporting. Audrey holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and certifications in Sustainable ESG Leadership, change management, and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Garrett is a sustainability consultant and practitioner with a background in the corporate, financial, and nonprofit sectors. As the founder of Pasqueflower Consulting, they help businesses of all sizes understand and communicate their climate impact. They have received multiple 40 under 40 designations and have presented at the United Nations.

Doni Clemons has built her career around the idea that the systems shaping our lives, including our economy, healthcare, environment, and public policy, should work for everyone. As Executive Director of Good Business Colorado, she channels decades of experience in community activism, nonprofit leadership, and policy advocacy into building a grassroots movement of employers and entrepreneurs who believe that business can — and should — be a force for equity, sustainability, and justice. A proud Howard University alum and MBA at University of Denver graduate, Doni puts her values into practice both professionally and personally, serving local boards and rolling up her sleeves at local food banks and community gardens.

Megan Conklin, MSW, serves as Executive Director of the Copic Medical Foundation and leads Corporate Social Responsibility at Copic. With nearly two decades of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, she is passionate about connecting people, resources, and ideas to improve healthcare outcomes, strengthen communities, and foster employee engagement.

Natalia Ekberg is building a community of mission-driven businesses within a collective that advances sustainable policies at the national level, working toward a just and regenerative economy. She brings over a decade of experience promoting sustainable business practices and advocating for climate policy. Natalia holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and a Sustainability Excellence Associate credential from Green Business Certification Inc.

Kyle Endres is CEO of We Don't Waste, a food recovery nonprofit working at the intersection of food equity and sustainability. Joining in 2017 as Director of Development, he built a fundraising engine, growing the organization from six to 30 staff. Kyle became CEO in 2024, succeeding founder Arlan Preblud.

Kelsey Frandsen is the Sustainability and Social Impact Manager at HelloFresh where she designs and manages mission-aligned programs that advance brand strategy and drive measurable business and social outcomes.

Amy Fredregill is the Senior Director for Sustainability for WSB. She has over 30 years of experience across many industries. Previous to WSB, she led a corporate sustainability leadership group of Fortune 500 companies and was the Manager of Resource Planning and Strategy at Xcel Energy.

Patrick Gaertner is the Senior Assistant Underwriter Lead overseeing the Assistant Underwriter team. In his fifteen years of experience at Copic he has been a long-standing member of the Community Action Team (CATeam) helping run the Ronald McDonald House meal program, as well as the Employee Directed Donation program.

Terri Glassman joined the Colorado Press Association and Colorado Press Network in 2026 as director of strategic partnerships and revenue. In this role, she leads efforts to grow statewide advertising, sponsorship and strategic partnership opportunities that help businesses connect with Colorado audiences while generating new revenue for local news organizations across the state.

A Colorado native, Terri brings more than two decades of experience in media sales, business development, sponsorships and integrated marketing across print, digital, events and emerging media platforms. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with Colorado businesses, agencies, nonprofits and community organizations to develop high-impact campaigns, creative partnerships and long-term client relationships.

Before joining CPA and CPN, Terri served as senior account executive at Orange Barrel Media, senior multimedia director at the Denver Business Journal and publisher of Luxe Interiors + Design Colorado. Her background also includes corporate partnerships, events and promotions for organizations including the National Western Stock Show and Ascent Entertainment Group, now Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

Terri is passionate about helping organizations tell their stories, build meaningful community connections and support trusted local journalism. She enjoys the challenge of bringing together businesses, media organizations and community partners to create solutions that benefit everyone involved.

Terri is based in the Denver metro area.

Leslie Hagele is Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at CoBank, where she leads the bank’s philanthropic investments, strategic partnerships, and community engagement efforts to strengthen rural communities nationwide. With extensive experience managing multi-million-dollar grant portfolios and community impact initiatives, Leslie is passionate about advancing economic opportunity, workforce development, and long-term rural prosperity.

Shea is a sustainability leader with over twelve years of experience leading and implementing sustainability programs across a variety of sectors including real estate, manufacturing, and hospitality. Throughout her career, she has guided organizations from random acts of sustainability to sustainability leadership. She is currently the Senior Director, Sustainability for Marsh McLennan, the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. In her role, she leads ESG and sustainability strategy for the firm globally and is responsible for the development and execution of ESG and Climate initiatives. She partners closely with diverse stakeholders across the business to identify and implement key strategic initiatives that will drive progress towards corporate goals.

In addition to her full-time role, Shea also serves on her local community’s Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability and is passionate about the role of all sectors in addressing climate change. She is a former member of U.S. Green Building Council’s Location and Planning Technical Advisory Group and the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Sustainability Advisory Council. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Suffolk University, a M.S. in Environmental Science and Management from Sacred Heart University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. In her free time, she enjoys cheering for Boston sports teams, baking and the great outdoors.

Tasha L. Jones is a business operations strategist, speaker, and CEO of LV Jones Consulting, where she empowers organizations to align business strategy with inclusive brand storytelling and community impact. Drawing on two decades of experience in marketing and public-private partnerships, Tasha helps leaders cut through corporate jargon to foster authentic team synergy, stakeholder alignment, and measurable progress. Her work champions belonging as a human-centered business imperative, rooted in lived experience, strategic insight, and a relentless commitment to turning work culture values into action.

Morgan Kinross-Wright, VP Community Impact & Executive Director of the Land O’Lakes Foundation, joined Land O’Lakes in 2019. Her responsibilities include developing and nurturing key external relationships, leading the strategic philanthropy of their member-funded Foundation, and creating opportunities for all Land O’Lakes employees and members to be engaged community citizens.

Julia Korns is an executive communications strategist with 15+ years helping organizations navigate change and connect meaningfully with the people and customers who matter most. She specializes in audience-driven business growth and has developed award-winning campaigns and digital products with ENERGY STAR, healthcare.gov, Microsoft, and Pew Charitable Trusts. Julia believes strongly in the power of community and advocacy to create lasting change. She serves on the board of B Local Colorado to champion the B Corps movement and transform how businesses operate and how they are governed.

Ashly Ligouri is the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at CoBank, where she leads strategic grantmaking and partnership initiatives that strengthen rural communities across the United States. Drawing on experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and corporate social responsibility, she works to advance economic opportunity, build cross-sector partnerships, and invest in innovative solutions that support long-term rural prosperity.

Sean Mangus is Director of Global Compliance and ESG at Universal Electronics Inc, a global technology and electronics manufacturing company. He leads UEI's global ESG, compliance, human rights, and sustainability initiatives. With experience in ESG, reporting, supply chain, and compliance, he enjoys identifying ESG impacts and building practical programs.

Nicole Ortiz works at the intersection of human development and organizational culture, helping leaders and teams create environments where people can thrive. Grounded in human centered design and systems thinking with a background in leadership development, she brings an ecological lens to how people grow, communicate, and lead. Her work challenges traditional models of leadership by centering dignity, self-awareness, and the conditions that allow both people and systems to flourish.

A native of Denver, Maureen McDonald is passionate about connecting individuals and organizations from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve our communities. As Associate Regional Vice President of Community Engagement for the Continental Division for HCA Healthcare, McDonald’s focus is on assessing and responding to community health needs in the markets for 11 hospitals in Denver and Wichita, while fulfilling HCA’s mission to improve human life and finding ways to creatively engage the over 14,000 HCA colleagues in the division.

McDonald's work in strategic institutional advancement has spanned healthcare, education and cultural institutions. As a consultant, McDonald scaled national evidence-based programs at the local level, engaged vulnerable communities, provided strategy and hands-on support in fund development, and created and implemented numerous community programs.

For over 12 years, McDonald served as the Executive Director of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, and developed award-winning community leadership programs designed to inspire civic engagement and community investment. During her tenure, the Leadership Foundation was recognized by the Battelle Institute as having one of the top three U.S. leadership programs. Her joy in this position came from the hundreds of civically engaged people who enrolled in these programs because they wanted to make a difference.

Before joining HealthONE in January, 2020, McDonald led Community Benefit & Relations at Kaiser Health Plan Colorado. She has also appreciated the chance to represent the University of Colorado, St. Mary's Academy, the Museum of Nature & Science, and Washington University, in local and national roles. McDonald is passionate about women in leadership roles and is grateful to be engaged in several local and national women’s groups.

Current Board positions: Girl Scouts of Colorado, (Currently serving on the Executive Committee and the CEO Search Committee and as a founding leader in Women of Distinction Network), Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation (Currently co-chairing the Program Content Committee and the Leadership Exchange Trip) and the Mile High United Way (Currently serving on the United for Families Committee). Recent Board Positions: Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, International Women’s Forum of Colorado (President in 2020) , and the National Civic League.

Active in community, Maureen has been awarded the Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction, the Colorado Women’s Chamber Top 25 Most Powerful Women, the Mile High United Way Community Service Award, the Colorado Women’s Chamber Community Champion, and the American Heart Association of Colorado Inaugural Visionary Award. Passionate about inclusivity in our communities, McDonald has participated in Anti-racism workshops with the People’s Institute, Race Talk University, and Colorado Inclusive Economy (cohort 3). She completed the Executive Leadership Program at the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

McDonald’s husband, children, large extended family, and the great outdoors captivate her mind and heart.

Deborah McNamara is the Executive Director of ClimateVoice, a nonprofit working to leverage the power of corporate influence to accelerate the adoption of clean energy and climate solutions. She has worked for social change and environmental non-profits for over 20 years, most recently leading campaigns to fight pollution, protect public health, and enable strong local climate policy in Colorado. She studied Environmental Policy and Philosophy at Boston University and received a Master’s degree in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University.

Lindsey Merkle is the Senior Manager of Client Partnerships at Pivot Energy, where she manages high-value client relationships, drives tailored renewable energy strategies, and focuses on expanding client partnerships and uncovering new revenue opportunities. She is a dedicated and innovative community builder, passionate about delivering solutions that drive positive, sustainable change.

Betsy Moszeter is the CEO of Harbor Ridge Investments, a women-led firm specializing in impact-driven investing. Using their proprietary "SEE" framework, Betsy focuses on sustainability and human equity to drive corporate integrity. She is a dedicated leader committed to navigating the intersection of financial performance and community-centered impact.

Elizabeth Neufeld is the Founder of Strat Labs, an award-winning nonprofit agency that powers fundraising through proven marketing, communication, and ai-driven strategies. Named one of Denver Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs, Elizabeth is an innovator in nonprofit technology, pioneering AI solutions that democratize access to fundraising and communications expertise.

Katie O’Dell (she/her) manages all things storytelling, brand-building and content creation for YellowDog and our clients. Her ability to distill complex information and big ideas into messages that resonate creates a foundation for successful publications, campaigns and ongoing marketing strategies.

Jim Pripusich is a director at Corona Insights, a Denver-based market research, evaluation, and strategic planning firm. He holds a PhD and master’s degree in political science from University of Colorado Boulder, and has over a decade of experience using data to help purpose-driven organizations answer their most important questions.

Tim Regan-Porter is the CEO of the nonprofit Colorado Press Association and its for-profit ad placement agency subsidiary, the Colorado Press Network.

Previously, Regan-Porter was South Region editor for McClatchy, leading newsrooms in Macon, Columbus (Ga.) and Biloxi where he drove experimentation and developed new digital brands. He joined McClatchy after his John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University where he studied systems and strategies for innovation in the Graduate School of Business, Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) and Computer Science Department.

Prior to his fellowship, Regan-Porter was founding executive director of the Center for Collaborative Journalism, which trains students by adapting the “teaching hospital” model of education. The New York Times called this initiative “one of the nation’s boldest journalism experiments,” and Pew Research Center said, “in many ways, the heart of journalism innovation is emerging from Mercer University.” In 2016, he was a Scripps Entrepreneurial Journalism Fellow at Arizona State University, and in 2014, he was one of 70 technologists from 37 countries selected to participate in Al Jazeera’s inaugural Media in Context Hackathon in Qatar.

As president and co-founder of Paste, he and his partners bootstrapped the magazine to become the 3rd-largest music title in the country. Recognized as a “C-Level Visionary” in the Folio 40, Regan-Porter led the magazine’s digital transition which encompassed multiple national awards including being a three-time finalist for General Excellence at the National Magazine Awards. Industry magazine Min placed Paste in the top five among all magazines in social media activation, and a Cornell University study cited Paste’s Twitter presence as one of the 100 most influential, ahead of The Washington Post, MSNBC, ABC News and Oprah.

Prior to Paste, Regan-Porter spent 10 years in web development at several firms, including IBM’s e-business National Practice where he managed the engineering teams on some of IBM’s largest projects. He majored in economics and math, with a history minor, at Olivet Nazarene University and has done graduate work in computer science, business, economics and math at Stanford University, Georgia State University, University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), and University of Georgia.

Susie Sigman is the Senior Manager of Marketing at Copic and a member of the Internal Communications team. Over her career, first at a publishing company and then as Program Director at a local synagogue, she has always drawn energy from working with words, people, and purpose-driven storytelling.

Dr. Tolonda Tolbert helps organizations build sustainable cultures through evidence-based strategies that engage and retain people, by design, not by default. Founder of Culture Matters LLC and co-founder of Eskalera, an EdTech platform scaled to 36 countries, she brings 20+ years of culture strategy and leadership development to the work.

Lisa Walvoord is Chief of Staff at RevGen Partners, where she drives strategy execution, performance tracking, and brand stewardship. A former nonprofit and consulting leader, she brings deep experience in change management, policy, and communications, and is dedicated to community impact, inclusive leadership, and results-driven transformation.

Steve Wilkerson is a Director in Forvis Mazars’ sustainability practice, specializing in GHG assurance and ESG advisory. He works with large corporate clients across industries, helping navigate complex reporting frameworks and regulatory expectations while delivering high‑quality engagements and an unmatched client experience.

Brittany Winkfield is a Denver-based media strategist, community builder and founder focused on culturally rooted storytelling. She leads initiatives like CEME and 5280vibe, connecting brands, nonprofits and audiences through events, content and partnerships, while championing equity, local voices and meaningful community impact.

Andrea Wood brings 30+ years of experience in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership. Formerly Vice President of Social Impact at Best Buy, she led initiatives like Teen Tech Centers. She also held leadership roles at Target and Travelers. Andrea holds a master’s from the University of Minnesota and serves on multiple nonprofit boards.