Monthly Archives: March 2026

Roaring Fork Leadership took some time to catch up with Katie Preston-Higbee, RFL Mastermind Alum, to learn about what she's up to and how she has taken what she's learned and evolved herself, her purpose, and her career. Here's the Q + A with Katie: Q. Reflecting on your time in the RFL Mastermind program, what was most impactful for you - either personally or professionally? A. Hands down the community connection. Being in a room with talented, values-driven women who genuinely care about meaningful things created a rare kind of support, equal parts encouragement and accountability. I left many sessions [...]

Roaring Fork Leadership is proud to recognize Holy Cross Energy as the Peak Sponsor for ELEVATE: A Forum for Women Bridging Passion, Purpose & Community, taking place on April 10, 2026 at Morgrdige Commons in Glenwood Springs. As a member-owned electric cooperative serving communities across Western Colorado, Holy Cross Energy has long demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the region it powers. Their support of Elevate reflects a shared belief that strong communities are built by investing in people - especially those stepping forward to lead. Elevate brings together women from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys for a day [...]

Morgan Kennedy, co-founder of Forward Cadence and a Roaring Fork Leadership Mastermind 2019 alumna, is helping organizations bring clarity, alignment, and intention to their work. Through her experience in Mastermind and her journey into entrepreneurship, Morgan has developed a thoughtful approach to leadership - one rooted in reflection, strategy, and meaningful impact. We recently caught up with Morgan to learn more about her Mastermind experience, the inspiration behind Forward Cadence, and what she’s learned along the way. Looking back on your time in the RFL Mastermind program, what was one insight or experience that has stayed with you the most in [...]

Roaring Fork Leadership Announces Development Director Transition and Open Position At Roaring Fork Leadership, we believe leadership is a journey and sometimes that journey includes both meaningful beginnings and thoughtful transitions. Today, we share both gratitude and opportunity. With Deep Appreciation for Lizz Bailey. After serving as RFL’s Development Director, Lizz Bailey has shared her resignation as she moves on to a new opportunity, with her last day being March 20th. Lizz’s relationship with RFL has been deeply woven into our fabric, first as an Academy participant, then as a Civic Impact Project sponsor, and ultimately as the first person to [...]