Monthly Archives: September 2025

Roaring Fork Leadership is hitting the greens this fall - and we want you with us! On Friday, October 10, 2025, we’re hosting our first-ever Golf Tournament at the stunning Lakota Links in New Castle. This isn’t just a day of golf - it’s a day to connect, compete, and celebrate the power of leadership in our valley. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for an excuse to spend a Friday outdoors, this event is the perfect way to support RFL while enjoying the camaraderie of our community. Plus, your participation helps fuel scholarships, programs, and events that strengthen [...]

This past weekend, on September 5th and 6th, Roaring Fork Leadership launched its 38th Academy class at Aspen Camp for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. We are thrilled to welcome 35 participants from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys and from a wide range of industries and sectors - leaders who bring with them unique perspectives, passions, and commitments to strengthening our communities. The Academy opening retreat has long been a cornerstone of the program, setting the stage for the year ahead. Participants carpooled in together early Friday morning, beginning to build bonds by sharing what brought them [...]

By Andrea Palm-Porter, RFL Executive Director On Friday, August 22nd, I had the opportunity to attend the Colorado Civic Collaboratory gathering at the Iliff School of Theology, thanks to the warm hosting of Dr. Jeni Rinner and for Civic Canopy for creating the collaboratory. Twenty-five civic innovators came together to explore stories of upheaval—personal, collective, and civic—and to lean into the kind of meaningful dialogue that strengthens our communities. What made this convening unique wasn’t just the agenda, but the spirit of connection. This wasn’t “just another meeting.” Instead, it was a space where we built relationships, moved below the surface [...]

Applications Now Open: The Reimagined RFL Mastermind 2026 Roaring Fork Leadership is proud to announce that applications are now open for the RFL Mastermind Class of 2026 - a reimagined, 5-month leadership experience designed for mid- to senior-level professional women and underrepresented leaders who are ready to step into their full power. Launching this January, Mastermind offers a small-group, high-trust environment where participants deepen emotional intelligence, strengthen presence, and connect with a circle of peers who will both challenge and champion their growth. Why Join? Mutual support from a trusted, like-minded community Diverse perspectives that broaden your thinking Valuable resources and [...]

When Steven May (RFL Academy Class of 2017) co-founded RED, he set out to create more than just an architecture firm—he wanted to build a practice grounded in values, community, and lasting impact. That vision has not only shaped the firm’s approach to design, but also earned RED recent recognition as the 2024 Top Brass Outstanding Small Business of the Year and 2025 Locals’ Choice Best Architecture Firm. Steven’s leadership journey has been shaped by early experiences in the field, a commitment to continual growth, and the lessons he gained through RFL Academy, which continue to influence how he leads his [...]