Brianna has created and lead strategic marketing, research and business efforts that

have resulted in increased paid capacities, revenue & customer engagement.

+ Diane LaPierre, Director of Community Relations, Denver Public Library (DPL)

Diane began with DPL as the librarian at a small historic branch library. Diane brings her

strategic focus, deep community knowledge and humor to the important work of guiding

the Denver Public Library through a time of tumultuous change and opportunities.

+ Rachel Trignano, MNGr. of Public & Community Relations, Colorado Symphony

Rachel Trignano is a poet, blogger, humorist and copywriter. She establishes and

implements media and community relationships; identifies, strategizes and pitches press

news-worthy stories; and steers organizational voice by writing and copyediting

on-brand print and digital communications.

+ Carolynne White, Real Estate Dept. Co-Chair, Brownstein Hyatt Farber

Schreck (BHFS)

At BHFS, Carolynne’s practice spans land use, government relations, real estate and

natural resource groups. Carolynne is an experienced land use and public policy

attorney, with strong state and local government relationships and cutting-edge

expertise. Her specialty is managing complex and challenging projects while navigating

multiple regulatory environments to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

+ ROBB WOULFE, PRESIDENT & CEO, BRECKENRIDGE CREATIVE ARTS (BCA)

An advocate for the arts & creative industries in Breckenridge, Robb serves as the

President & CEO of BCA. He is responsible for providing vision, leadership, curatorial

oversight and management expertise in the areas of program development, financial

planning, operations, marketing and public relations.

+ Angelica Wedell, Multi-Media Marketer, National Research Center (NRC)

Angelica works as a multimedia marketer at NRC in Boulder, CO. Previously, she worked

as a video journalist in Fort Collins, CO and in Chico, CA. She has worked for CTV News as

FRIday-05.05.2017Keynote speaker

+ Vince Kadlubek, Co-founder and CEO, Meow Wolf

Vince is the Co-founder and CEO of Meow Wolf, the arts collective behind the

award-winning experience “House of Eternal Return” in Santa Fe, NM. Backed by “Game of

Thrones” creator, George R.R. Martin, this art experience has generated remarkable

positive economic impact while supporting local growth & emerging talent. As chairman

of the City’s Planning Commission, he’s redefining the role of the artist in the community.

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Keynote Speaker

+ Steven Thomson, Program & Communications Manager, Van Alen Institute

Steven Thomson is the Program and Communications Manager at the Van Alen Institute.

Van Alen’s work is inspired by two fundamental questions: How do cities impact our minds

and bodies? And in turn, how do we impact the environment? Their goal is to develop a

better understanding of these complex relationships through the lens of design. In his

position, Thomson works at the intersection of media and the built environment.

Panelists & Honored Speakers

+ Noah Atencio, VP of Community Impact, Community First Foundation

Noah joined the Foundation in June 2014 with previous experience at the Daniels Fund and El

Pomar. He has managed a portfolio of grants in areas of aging, alcoholism and substance

abuse, amateur sports, early childhood education, K-12 education reform, ethics &

integrity in education, homeless and disadvantaged, and youth development.

+ Curt Bean, Artist and Art of War Project

Curt leads the charge for veteran services through the Art of War Project, which he founded

to provide creative resources to veterans. Curt has been recognized for these efforts

through a Creative Leadership Award in 2015 from the Governor of Colorado and is a 2017

Westword Mastermind. He is a veteran who trained and led soldiers in Iraq with the U.S. Army.

+ Paul Tamburello, Owner & Broker, Generator Real Estate

Dubbed the “Godfather” of Denver’s Highland neighborhood, Paul has developed and

consulted on several well-known projects, including: Highland Lofts; Root Down and

Linger restaurants; and LoHi Market Place (Olinger). He is now working on five adaptive

reuse projects in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood. Paul’s mission is simple; develop

buildings that will endure for residents, visitors and the community at large..

+ Kyle Zeppelin, President, Zeppelin PLaces

Kyle Zeppelin is President of Zeppelin Places, a recognized developer of innovative mixed-use

projects that have played a major role in transforming Denver’s urban core. Notable projects

include: TAXI, the repurposed 20 acre former Yellow Cab terminal; and The Source, a new

generation urban market completed in 2013. Broader efforts in the community are focused on

improving bikeability, walkability & transit.bikeability, walkability, and transit.

+KRISTIN TOOMBS, HOMELESS PROGRAMS MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS

Kristin Toombs is the manager of the Homeless Programs Team where she provides leadership

on homelessness, housing and services to meet the needs of Colorado's most

vulnerable citizens.

+ Eric Mamula, Mayor of Breckenridge

Breckenridge Mayor Eric Mamula opened his bar and restaurant, Downstairs at Eric’s, in 1989. He

began his political career in 1994 & has served on several boards and commissions.

+ Elizabeth Garner, Colorado State Demographer, Co. Dept. of Local Affairs

Elizabeth Garner is the State Demographer and joined the Colorado Department of

Local Affairs in 2004. The State Demography Office produces population and economic

estimates and forecast for use by state agencies and local governments. Current

areas of research include aging in Colorado, characteristics of migration and poverty.

Keynote Speaker

+ Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture, City of Boston

Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture, fills a City of Boston cabinet level position

reporting directly to Mayor Martin J. Walsh. She leads Boston Creates, the City’s

cultural plan, and Boston AIR, a program that positions artists as leaders of

system-wide change. Her office is charged with enhancing the quality of life, the

economy and the design of the City through the arts. Burros trained as an urban

planner and is a 20-year veteran of municipal government public service.

Panelists & Honored Speakers

+ Sarabeth Berk, Innovation Strategist and Scout, Univ. of Colorado Boulder

Sarabeth is an Artist/Researcher/Teacher/Designer who studies multiple professional

identities and the intersections that form within professional spaces. She works

comfortably in both creative and analytical spaces, and is a boundary crosser who

regularly translates ideas amongst art, design, education, innovation, and

entrepreneurship.

+ Brianna Firestone, Director of Customer Experience & Marketing, Denver

Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)

Brianna Firestone oversees DCPA customer experience, ticketing and loyalty campaigns

and front of house operations for the Theatre Company. Since joining the DCPA in 2012

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thursday-05.04.2017

Keynote Speaker

+ Steven Thomson, Program & Communications Manager, Van Alen Institute

Steven Thomson is the Program and Communications Manager at the Van Alen Institute.

Van Alen’s work is inspired by two fundamental questions: How do cities impact our minds

and bodies? And in turn, how do we impact the environment? Their goal is to develop a

better understanding of these complex relationships through the lens of design. In his

position, Thomson works at the intersection of media and the built environment.

Panelists & Honored Speakers

+ Noah Atencio, VP of Community Impact, Community First Foundation

Noah joined the Foundation in June 2014 with previous experience at the Daniels Fund and El

Pomar. He has managed a portfolio of grants in areas of aging, alcoholism and substance

abuse, amateur sports, early childhood education, K-12 education reform, ethics &

integrity in education, homeless and disadvantaged, and youth development.

+ Curt Bean, Artist and Art of War Project

Curt leads the charge for veteran services through the Art of War Project, which he founded

to provide creative resources to veterans. Curt has been recognized for these efforts

through a Creative Leadership Award in 2015 from the Governor of Colorado and is a 2017

Westword Mastermind. He is a veteran who trained and led soldiers in Iraq with the U.S. Army.

+ Paul Tamburello, Owner & Broker, Generator Real Estate

Dubbed the “Godfather” of Denver’s Highland neighborhood, Paul has developed and

consulted on several well-known projects, including: Highland Lofts; Root Down and

Linger restaurants; and LoHi Market Place (Olinger). He is now working on five adaptive

reuse projects in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood. Paul’s mission is simple; develop

buildings that will endure for residents, visitors and the community at large..

+ Kyle Zeppelin, President, Zeppelin PLaces

Kyle Zeppelin is President of Zeppelin Places, a recognized developer of innovative mixed-use

projects that have played a major role in transforming Denver’s urban core. Notable projects

include: TAXI, the repurposed 20 acre former Yellow Cab terminal; and The Source, a new

generation urban market completed in 2013. Broader efforts in the community are focused on

improving bikeability, walkability & transit.bikeability, walkability, and transit.

+KRISTIN TOOMBS, HOMELESS PROGRAMS MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS

Kristin Toombs is the manager of the Homeless Programs Team where she provides leadership

on homelessness, housing and services to meet the needs of Colorado's most

vulnerable citizens.

+ Eric Mamula, Mayor of Breckenridge

Breckenridge Mayor Eric Mamula opened his bar and restaurant, Downstairs at Eric’s, in 1989. He

began his political career in 1994 & has served on several boards and commissions.

+ Elizabeth Garner, Colorado State Demographer, Co. Dept. of Local Affairs

Elizabeth Garner is the State Demographer and joined the Colorado Department of

Local Affairs in 2004. The State Demography Office produces population and economic

estimates and forecast for use by state agencies and local governments. Current

areas of research include aging in Colorado, characteristics of migration and poverty.

Keynote Speaker

+ Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture, City of Boston

Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture, fills a City of Boston cabinet level position

reporting directly to Mayor Martin J. Walsh. She leads Boston Creates, the City’s

cultural plan, and Boston AIR, a program that positions artists as leaders of

system-wide change. Her office is charged with enhancing the quality of life, the

economy and the design of the City through the arts. Burros trained as an urban

planner and is a 20-year veteran of municipal government public service.

Panelists & Honored Speakers

+ Sarabeth Berk, Innovation Strategist and Scout, Univ. of Colorado Boulder

Sarabeth is an Artist/Researcher/Teacher/Designer who studies multiple professional

identities and the intersections that form within professional spaces. She works

comfortably in both creative and analytical spaces, and is a boundary crosser who

regularly translates ideas amongst art, design, education, innovation, and

entrepreneurship.

+ Brianna Firestone, Director of Customer Experience & Marketing, Denver

Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)

Brianna Firestone oversees DCPA customer experience, ticketing and loyalty campaigns

and front of house operations for the Theatre Company. Since joining the DCPA in 2012

Brianna has created and lead strategic marketing, research and business efforts that

have resulted in increased paid capacities, revenue & customer engagement.

+ Diane LaPierre, Director of Community Relations, Denver Public Library (DPL)

Diane began with DPL as the librarian at a small historic branch library. Diane brings her

strategic focus, deep community knowledge and humor to the important work of guiding

the Denver Public Library through a time of tumultuous change and opportunities.

+ Rachel Trignano, MNGr. of Public & Community Relations, Colorado Symphony

Rachel Trignano is a poet, blogger, humorist and copywriter. She establishes and

implements media and community relationships; identifies, strategizes and pitches press

news-worthy stories; and steers organizational voice by writing and copyediting

on-brand print and digital communications.

+ Carolynne White, Real Estate Dept. Co-Chair, Brownstein Hyatt Farber

Schreck (BHFS)

At BHFS, Carolynne’s practice spans land use, government relations, real estate and

natural resource groups. Carolynne is an experienced land use and public policy

attorney, with strong state and local government relationships and cutting-edge

expertise. Her specialty is managing complex and challenging projects while navigating

multiple regulatory environments to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

+ ROBB WOULFE, PRESIDENT & CEO, BRECKENRIDGE CREATIVE ARTS (BCA)

An advocate for the arts & creative industries in Breckenridge, Robb serves as the

President & CEO of BCA. He is responsible for providing vision, leadership, curatorial

oversight and management expertise in the areas of program development, financial

planning, operations, marketing and public relations.

+ Angelica Wedell, Multi-Media Marketer, National Research Center (NRC)

Angelica works as a multimedia marketer at NRC in Boulder, CO. Previously, she worked

as a video journalist in Fort Collins, CO and in Chico, CA. She has worked for CTV News as

FRIday-05.05.2017Keynote speaker

+ Vince Kadlubek, Co-founder and CEO, Meow Wolf

Vince is the Co-founder and CEO of Meow Wolf, the arts collective behind the

award-winning experience “House of Eternal Return” in Santa Fe, NM. Backed by “Game of

Thrones” creator, George R.R. Martin, this art experience has generated remarkable

positive economic impact while supporting local growth & emerging talent. As chairman

of the City’s Planning Commission, he’s redefining the role of the artist in the community.

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