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On April 10th, more than 50 women and one very intentional man gathered at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs for ELEVATE 2026. And what unfolded wasn’t just an event. It was a reminder. A reminder that when you bring people together with intention, something shifts. More Than a Room - It Was A Community in Motion From the very beginning, there was energy in the room. Not surface-level networking, but real connection. Women from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys showed up representing different industries, life stages, and leadership journeys. And yet, there was a shared thread: A desire [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This winter, Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL) welcomed a full cohort of 14 women into the newly upgraded RFL Mastermind program—a milestone moment that reflects both the strength of the curriculum and the hunger for leadership spaces designed by and for women in our region. The Mastermind experience brings together women from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys—Aspen to Rifle—representing public service, healthcare, education, hospitality, banking, design, housing, transportation, nonprofit leadership, and beyond. While their professional paths vary widely, what connects this group runs much deeper than job titles. Many Paths, One Shared Intention This cohort includes women who: Lead teams in city and county government Manage healthcare systems and emergency response Shape [...]

A new year often brings reflection: How do I want to grow as a leader? Where can I contribute my skills in a meaningful way? How can I stay connected to my community? At Roaring Fork Leadership, we believe leadership is not about titles - it’s about participation, service, and showing up with intention. As we begin the year ahead, we are inviting community members to consider joining RFL as a Board Director or Committee Member. Serving in a leadership role with RFL is an opportunity to help shape the future of leadership development across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River [...]

Susannah Lickus graduated from the Roaring Fork Leadership Academy in May 2025. Just months later, she made a bold decision to step away from her job, shoulder a backpack, and follow a deep inner calling - one that led her across the Colorado Trail and into the Himalayas of Nepal. We recently caught up with Susannah to reflect on her journey, her Academy experience, and what she’s carrying forward into this next chapter. What are you up to now? Where are you living, and what’s next? After graduating from RFL in May 2025, I left my role at English in Action [...]