Denver Scholarship Foundation

DSF is excited to announce the addition of four distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors. Thank you for your service and dedication! Let’s keep driving impact together! 💙 ✨Dr. Lynn M. Gangone, President & CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), has dedicated her life’s work to K-12 and higher education. ✨Alberto Garcia, serving as the Government and Community Affairs Manager at Google Fiber, brings over 20 years of public and private sector leadership to DSF. ✨Jason J. Clark, Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Charles Schwab, is recognized for his transformative leadership and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across various sectors. ✨Afsoon Kelly, a seasoned executive in the technology sector and Treasurer at The Anschutz Corporation and The Anschutz Foundation, has been a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in education. #DSFCommunity #EducationMatters #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors

Today, on October 3rd, we recognize Latina Equal Pay Day and acknowledge the fact that Latinas earn only 57 cents for every dollar that white, non-Hispanic men earn. We are also proud to highlight DSF’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Kimberley Villegas, who was recently featured as a guest contributor in The Denver North Star. In her article, Kimberley shines a spotlight on DSF’s commitment to tackling economic inequity and overcoming systemic obstacles through our wraparound support services. DSF’s programs and initiatives aim to create pathways to higher education and career success, empowering Latinas to achieve their full potential. Click to read more at https://lnkd.in/gkFvnEZb...

As we step into the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are reminded of the significance of celebrating the rich history and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. Spanning from September 15 to October 15, this time offers an opportunity to honor their countless contributions to the United States, from advocacy and traditional cuisine to influential art and more. The city is alive with festivals, exhibitions, performances, and other exciting events! How have you celebrated, or do you have plans to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Share with us! 💛

Recently, six DSF staff members attended the 2024 National College Attainment Network (NCAN) Conference in Anaheim, California, to help gather valuable insights and resources to enhance our service to students and the community. Throughout the multi-day event, they participated in sessions and workshops designed to explore effective strategies for improving student success and college attainment. They also engaged with presenters, networked with like-minded professionals, and exchanged ideas with thought leaders and changemakers in the field of education. Thank you to Katie, Nate, Dante, Miguel, Alyssa, and Lorii for representing DSF. We look forward to learning from your experiences to ensure we continue improving our support for students and advancing our mission. 🎓

New this year, the Denver Business Journal introduced a program honoring leaders who are often the behind-the-scenes driving force behind a company’s operation: the CFO Awards. Nominees were selected based on their ability to provide financial guidance, execute the company’s business model, identify and manage risk, develop innovative strategies to reduce debt, achieve profitable growth, contribute philanthropically to their communities, and more. DSF is proud to announce that our very own CFO, Patti Schwartzberg, was nominated and became a finalist for this prestigious award! Join us in congratulating Patti and celebrating the incredible work she has done for the organization! 🎉

Every day, DSF's College Access team helps turn dreams into reality, making them truly deserving of the 2024 Dream Team award! This award recognizes a high-performing team that has collaborated on major projects and tasks while embodying DSF values and applying a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) lens to their work. The College Access team represents a significant portion of DSF's staff and they spend most of their time in DSF Future Centers across 15 Denver Public Schools high schools. They support students as they navigate their high school journey, ensuring they are prepared for life beyond graduation. Each member of the College Access team shows unwavering dedication to their role, to students, and to the community—helping students and parents understand their opportunities, whether they become DSF Scholars or not. Join us in celebrating DSF's 2024 Dream Team! 🎉🌟

Yesterday marked the launch of an exciting new partnership between DSF and the Denver Broncos Football Club Foundation, as we celebrated their sponsorship of the DSF Future Center at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. We’re incredibly grateful to the representatives from Denver Public Schools, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College, Denver Broncos Football Club, and the Denver Broncos Football Club Foundation who came together to make this collaboration a reality. After the ceremony, DMLK students had the unique opportunity to engage with a panel of inspiring professionals, including former Denver Broncos cheerleader and current CBS Sports Anchor, Romi Bean, Denver Broncos Football Club Chief Financial Officer Justin Webster, and Super Bowl 50 Champion Bennie Fowler, now Director of Strategic Development at Caprock. The panelists shared their personal career journeys, offering insights into how they achieved their goals, offering valuable insights and advice, while students asked thoughtful questions about their paths to success. Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this partnership possible. We’re excited for the doors this collaboration will open for our students and the community. 🎓🧡

Join us in celebrating Natasha Garfield as DSF's 2024-2025 Employee of the Year! 🌟 This award recognizes an exceptional team member who has made a significant impact on advancing DSF's mission. As the Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid, Natasha exemplifies DSF's values and approaches her work with a JEDI lens. Nearing her 10th anniversary with DSF, Natasha has consistently brought tremendous value to both her team and the organization as a whole. Let’s celebrate Natasha and the well-deserved recognition from her peers!🏆✨ #DSFAwards #EmployeeExcellence #EmployeeOfTheYear #DenverScholarshipFoundation

In honor of DSF's 2nd Annual Recognition Awards, we are excited to celebrate the incredible Sara Saucedo as DSF's 2024-2025 Rookie of the Year! 👏 This prestigious award honors a DSF team member who has truly excelled early in their career with us. As DSF's Executive Assistant for just over a year, Sara has embraced her role with grace, consistently demonstrating skill, experience, and innovation all while embodying the DSF values in the work she does. Join us in celebrating our newest Rookie, Sara, and stay tuned as we continue to honor the rising stars of DSF who their peers have selected for these awards! 💫🏆 #DSFAwards #RookieExcellence #RookieOfTheYear #DenverScholarshipFoundation #EmployeeRecognition #StaffAwards

The first DSF 101 of the semester kicked off at the newly renovated Montbello High School, one of DSF's Future Center High Schools. This project has been in the works for quite some time, and it’s incredible to see the transformation come to life, opening its doors to DSF and the community. During the event, guests had the opportunity to hear from current students, Montbello graduates, and DSF Scholars continuing their academic journeys at the University of Colorado Denver, along with DSF Alumni making an impact in our community. Montbello’s DSF College Advisors also led an exciting tour of the new school and the beautiful DSF Future Center. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🎉