Lauren joined WorldDenver in 2019 after serving in a similar role at the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. She has a decade of experience in fundraising, development, program management, and event planning across nonprofits, and focuses on building global connections.

Lauren grew up in San Diego, CA and attended a French immersion school, which planted the seeds for her passion in diversity and cross-cultural experiences. She earned her B.A. in International Studies and French, with a minor in Religion from California Lutheran University where she had the privilege of participating in travel seminars to Jamaica, Italy, and a semester abroad in Dakar, Senegal. Her time in Dakar focused on arts and culture, while researching issues affecting vulnerable children. She completed a dual master’s degree program in Social Work (MSW) and Theological Studies (MTS) at Boston University, (BU) with a focus on nonprofit development and program administration. During her time at BU, she participated in a travel seminar to Israel and Palestine to explore complexities of peace building, and one to Turkey to learn about the intersection of ancient archeology and modern Europe. In Boston, she worked in community organizing with Greater Boston Interfaith Organization and at DOVE, Inc., a domestic violence resource agency, where she contributed to planning and development for two record breaking fundraiser events.

Lauren lives in Denver with her husband and two daughters, and enjoys the performing arts, live music, backpacking, snowboarding, and all that the Colorado Rockies have to offer.

https://worlddenver.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-osga-236a7294/

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Judy Carlson is the CEO and Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group, where she helps couples create personalized, coordinated financial plans that support the life they want to live – now and in the future.

As an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner, Judy specializes in retirement income and wealth decumulation strategies. She is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, licensed in life and health insurance, and certified in long-term care planning.

Judy’s mission is to help guide clients with clarity and care, building financial plans that focus on real planning built around real lives.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Adviser.

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Beth Mitchell is a partner in the law firm of Ambler | Keenan | Mitchell | Johnson. Beth devotes her practice to estate planning, special needs planning, and probate and trust administration. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Denver Bar Association, and the Colorado Bar Association, where she is a member of the Trust and Estates Section and the Elder Law Section.

Beth sincerely enjoys working with families to make sure that estate matters are handled correctly and efficiently. She is a frequent speaker for professionals and the public on educational topics involving estate planning, probate, and trust administration.

Beth received her B.A. in English and Speech Communications from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She was awarded her J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law, where she was an editor for the Preventive Law Reporter and an active member of the University of Denver Student Law Office’s Battered Women’s Clemency Project.

Beth is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and the 10th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

Prior to joining Ambler | Keenan | Mitchell | Johnson, Beth’s diverse background included working for the Colorado Bar Association, with the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence as an AmeriCorps member and interning with South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson on Capitol Hill. She is a South Dakota native who loves to travel and has enjoyed living in Iowa, New York, Washington D.C., and Colorado.

https://ambler-keenan.com/

https://ambler-keenan.com/staff-profile/elizabeth-d-mitchell/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-d-mitchell-23b984/



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Judy Carlson is the CEO and Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group, where she helps couples create personalized, coordinated financial plans that support the life they want to live – now and in the future.

As an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner, Judy specializes in retirement income and wealth decumulation strategies. She is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, licensed in life and health insurance, and certified in long-term care planning.

Judy’s mission is to help guide clients with clarity and care, building financial plans that focus on real planning built around real lives.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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Guided by her passion for environmental and social impact, Emilie Baratta founded Turnbuckle to develop innovative real estate solutions for the modern world. Turnbuckle is a catalyst for positive change with roots in finance, design, building, and strategic project management.

A rising leader with twenty years of experience in mixed-use urban real estate, finance, and long-term strategy, Emilie has built a reputation for delivering LEED® certified projects focused on community impact and executed by top-notch teams. Her past work shows her commitment to serving low-income residents, seniors, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. She delivers unparalleled service to the communities she serves with operational expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, financial acumen, and meticulous commitment to quality.

Emilie lives and works in Denver, Colorado, where she has created four innovative communities in partnership with well-respected LEED® certified developers. She is the founder of Gleam Car Wash, an infill development project devoted to job creation for underserved populations and environmental sustainability, now in two Denver locations.

Emilie’s approach to her craft defies categorization. Committed to invention and innovation, she champions projects that follow strict standards and bring rare value to communities. Emilie’s work is shaped by a thoughtful integration of financial insight, operational know-how, and a people-first design philosophy—an approach that continues to earn recognition and trust across the industry.

https://gleamcarwash.com/

https://turnbuckle.com/

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Judy Carlson is the CEO and Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group, where she helps couples create personalized, coordinated financial plans that support the life they want to live – now and in the future.

As an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner, Judy specializes in retirement income and wealth decumulation strategies. She is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, licensed in life and health insurance, and certified in long-term care planning.

Judy’s mission is to help guide clients with clarity and care, building financial plans that focus on real planning built around real lives.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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From 2003-2025 Tamra Ryan was the CEO of Women’s Bean Project, a social enterprise providing transitional employment in its food manufacturing business to women attempting to break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty. She serves as the Coors Economic Mobility Fellow for Common Sense Institute Colorado.

Named as Most Influential CEO and Ten Most Influential Women in Business 2023, Tamra is a former partner and board member for Social Venture Partners-Denver and Social Enterprise Alliance. Congressman Mike Coffman (R-CO) recognized Tamra’s servant leadership and entered it into the Congressional Record of the 115th Congress, Second Session in May 2018. She was honored by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce as one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Colorado, and in 2022 and 2023 as a Titan100 CEO and Social Entrepreneur of the year by the Colorado Institute for Social

Impact. She was a presenter at TEDxMilehigh and is a highly sought-after speaker for topics such as compassionate leadership and social enterprise.

Tamra is the author of The Third Law, a book which highlights the societal obstacles and internal demons that must be overcome for marginalized women to change their lives. The Third Law has won eight awards for women/minorities in business and social activism. Tamra’s latest book is Followship: 16 Lessons to Become a Leader Worth Following.

Tamra received her undergraduate degree from University of Colorado Boulder and her Master of Arts and Sciences from Adelphi University. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, two teenage children and two goldendoodles.

https://www.tamraryan.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamraryan/

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Judy Carlson is the CEO and Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group, where she helps couples create personalized, coordinated financial plans that support the life they want to live – now and in the future.

As an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner, Judy specializes in retirement income and wealth decumulation strategies. She is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, licensed in life and health insurance, and certified in long-term care planning.

Judy’s mission is to help guide clients with clarity and care, building financial plans that focus on real planning built around real lives.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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• Bebe Kleinman – Community Health Leader & Nonprofit Advocate
• For over 40 years, I have devoted my professional and volunteer life to advancing equity in housing, food, and health care for individuals and families in under-resourced communities. My career reflects a deep commitment to public health, social justice, and building resilient nonprofit organizations that serve those most in need.
• I bring a lifetime of experience advocating for low-income populations and working closely with public health systems. My leadership has required bold thinking, long-term planning, and collaborative governance—all essential to sustainable and innovative nonprofit impact. I have consistently prioritized equity, access, and measurable results while navigating the complexities of limited resources, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence.
• My strength lies in bridging sectors and guiding diverse stakeholders toward shared solutions. I lead with both empathy and strategic insight, fostering innovation, resolving tensions, and building consensus. I strive to help shape a visionary public health system—one that anticipates challenges, not just reacts to them—and works proactively to improve well-being across all communities.
• I currently serve in several regional leadership roles:
• President, Board of the Colorado Safety Net Collaborative, representing charitable health care providers statewide
• Vice Chair, Arapahoe County Public Health Board
• Past Vice Chair & Member, South Metro Community Foundation, supporting initiatives like the Tri-Cities Navigation Center
• Active Community Member, Littleton Village

https://doctorscare.org/

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Judy Carlson is the CEO and Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group, where she helps couples create personalized, coordinated financial plans that support the life they want to live – now and in the future.

As an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner, Judy specializes in retirement income and wealth decumulation strategies. She is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, licensed in life and health insurance, and certified in long-term care planning.

Judy’s mission is to help guide clients with clarity and care, building financial plans that focus on real planning built around real lives.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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Sydney Mauck serves as the Anschutz Military Collections Specialist at History Colorado, where she is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories held within the museum’s extensive military collection.

A Colorado native, Sydney developed an early appreciation for the state’s rich history, particularly that of the renowned 10th Mountain Division, through the influence of her father and grandfather. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Denver, with minors in History and Psychology, and a concentration in museum studies.

Her passion lies in working with museum collections to interpret and present human experiences through exhibitions and public programs.

Sydney’s professional background is rooted in museum collection management. She gained hands-on experience through internships with the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Zoo, and the National Park Service at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Molokai, Hawaii. These opportunities deepened her expertise in handling and interpreting artifact collections for public engagement.



From 2020 to 2021, Sydney contributed to History Colorado as both an intern and a contractor before joining the organization full-time in 2022 as the Anschutz Military Collections Specialist. In this role, she oversees a collection of more than 10,000 military artifacts and works to ensure its accessibility to the public. She also manages the 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, which History Colorado administers in partnership with the Denver Public Library.

https://www.historycolorado.org/

https://www.facebook.com/10thmountainrc/



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Judy Carlson is the CEO and Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group, where she helps couples create personalized, coordinated financial plans that support the life they want to live – now and in the future.

As an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner, Judy specializes in retirement income and wealth decumulation strategies. She is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, licensed in life and health insurance, and certified in long-term care planning.

Judy’s mission is to help guide clients with clarity and care, building financial plans that focus on real planning built around real lives.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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Elizabeth (Betty) Heid is the past chair of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, serving on the board for 6 years: 5 years as Chair, one year as past chair.

While serving as Chair of the Board, she recognized a need to broadly tell the life stories of the women who were inducted into the Hall. She was inspired to design and create the “Great Colorado Women” film series. Serving as Executive Producer since implementation in 2016, she has produced 33 films to date. All as a volunteer.

The film series focuses on historic and contemporary Colorado women and their little known, underreported achievements. This multi-season series honors the more than 200 trailblazing women who have been inducted into the Hall since its founding in 1985. These stories provide role models to remind women and girls that they too can aspire higher to reach their dreams and to educate men and boys about women’s accomplishments. The result of this series is the creation of a comprehensive historical archive of the rich legacy of great Colorado women and will be a major step toward women being appropriately represented in Colorado history.

This series, now in its seventh season, is really an eye-opener to the accomplishments and the impacts Colorado women have had on our state, our country, and our world. The films produced each year air on Rocky Mountain PBS. These films have earned 4 Heartland EMMY awards, while receiving 15 Heartland EMMY nominations. One film also won the Los Angeles Film festival for “Inspiring Woman in a Film.” The films have been viewed worldwide, reaching an audience of well over one million viewers.

Betty’s professional experience includes: owner, founder and CEO of two multi-million dollar businesses: a consulting agency and a job placement agency. Previously, she worked for several Fortune 500 companies where she was a senior executive responsible for customer service, project management, operations management, and quality assurance. She has managed staffs as large as 600 employees and had responsibility for over one billion dollars of annual revenue.

Ms. Heid is a Colorado Native, who has lived in Colorado most of her life. She is a life-long volunteer focusing on education, women’s issues, and history. She has served as chair or a member of many boards and organizations across Colorado. She holds an under-graduate and a master’s degree from the University of Denver, both in Business Administration. She is also a certified mediator. Her hobbies include golf, bridge, travel, reading, and exercising.

https://www.cogreatwomen.org/



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Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.

She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.

Judy’s mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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Dr. Linda Kimberling—Retired Federal Executive, Educator, Business Owner, Author, Foster Ministry Founder, Mother, Grandmother and Quilter

Dr. Kimberling overcame early-life obstacles to serve the American public for 30 years in various leadership and managerial roles in the U.S. Government. Her tenure included Senior Executive Service member for 10 years in positions of Assistant Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer at Treasury and Department of Energy. She holds a doctoral degree in Organization and Management, a MS in Economics and a BS in Business and Education. As an educator, she served on the faculty at Regis Jesuit University and Southern Illinois University teaching Graduate Studies in Ethics, Leadership and Economics.

She combined her experience in executive leadership, her education in organization and management, and her experiences as a Christian leader to author the book: “Faith Based Leadership–When the Odds are Stacked Against You”.

Currently, she is the business owner of Log Cabin Quilt’N Sew offering long-arm quilting services and fabric to her customers. Log Cabin Quilt’N Sew fulfills her longtime passion to create and gift quilts to foster children currently in child placement facilities. Through the help of 70+ women across the country, “My Very Own Quilt Ministry” made and gifted over 700 quilts to foster children.

Together, she and her husband live in Castle Rock, CO. They have 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren that keep them busy!

www.logccabinquiltnsew.com

https://www.facebook.com/logcabinquiltnsew

https://www.instagram.com/logcabinquiltn/



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Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.

She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.

Judy’s mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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Polly Letofsky left her home in Colorado and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles—by foot—to become the first woman to walk around the world.

As an awareness campaign for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. But it was never an easy road. Polly struggled with earthquakes, muggings, languages, even religious riots. The ultimate challenge came in the middle of Polly’s journey when September 11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world.

Polly shares her story with humor and honest reflection, in this award-winning book, 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World.

Polly has taken her book writing experience to a whole new level. After a bad experience with a publishing company, she took a deep dive into learning every aspect of the industry. Her goal… to protect authors from many of the same mistakes she made. Today she runs a very successful book publishing business with an award-winning team of editors, marketers, and designers.



https://www.pollyletofsky.com/

https://www.mywordpublishing.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyletofsky/

https://www.facebook.com/polly.letofsky.7



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Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.

She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.

Judy’s mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
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I enjoy blending strategic thinking with creative problem-solving to drive meaningful change. My focus has always been on building connections and finding ways to enhance our communities.

I kicked off my career in finance, where I found success as a top salesperson. That experience sharpened my analytical skills and taught me how to understand complex needs, which I now apply to my work in non-profit fundraising.

What motivates me is the chance to contribute to causes that resonate with me. I thrive on collaboration, brainstorming new approaches, and discovering innovative strategies to advance our mission. Whether it’s through partnerships, campaigns, or improving processes, my aim is to make a real impact.

On a personal note, I grew up in Colorado, am a military brat, and the youngest of six siblings. I speak Spanish and love to travel! I’m a devoted wife who loves spending time with my husband. We enjoy serving our church, exploring new places, birdwatching, and practicing my compound bow in our league. And there’s nothing better than a road trip through the Midwest with classic country tunes playing in the background. These experiences enrich my perspective and fuel my passion for giving back.

I’m excited to connect with anyone who shares a passion for making a difference or wants to chat about innovative ways to engage in philanthropy and community work.

https://boulderbridgehouse.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-lagge

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Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.

She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.

Judy’s mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams.

Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/

Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Adviser.

The Inspired Impact Podcast
https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast/

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