Inclusive Economy is a collection of CEOs, EDs, and other business leaders who have the vision and grit to rebuild Colorado’s economy in a way that works for all.
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the economic fragility of the frontline American worker.
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By mid-April, 35% of the lowest-income workers had lost their jobs, compared to just 9% of the highest earners.
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People of color have been particularly impacted, with 24% of Latinos and 23% of Black Americans reporting they’ve been laid off.
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And the protests stemming from the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many other people of color ignited our collective consciousness toward the need for structural change to address systemic inequality.
Join us in creating a Colorado that is more equitable and inclusive by working with our team to:
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Revamp how your organization recruits, hires, supports, and advances employees of color
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Transform culture to embrace and aggressively support inclusivity
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Invest in education and workforce development to create a skilled and inclusive workforce for the future
“We challenge and invite our fellow business leaders to join with us to rebuild in a way that reflects the diversity of our state and creates an economy of shared opportunity and prosperity.”
– Helen Young Hayes, CEO of Activate Workforce Solutions & Executive Sponsor of the Inclusive Economy movement
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Racially and ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors
67% of job seekers consider a diverse workforce as an important factor when evaluating companies and job offers
Team collaboration is 57% better in organizations rated highly for D&I
#InclusiveEconomy in the News
Founding Leaders
Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis
CEO, Craig Hospital
Kristen Benefiel
CEO, HSS
Robert Cohen
Chairman & CEO, IMA Financial Group
Dax Craig
Cofounder & President, Pie Insurance
Kay Henze
CEO & Executive Director, Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network
Lydia Jumonville
CEO, SCL Health
Phil Kalin
President & CEO, Pinnacol Assurance
Bruce Koepfgen
President, Janus Capital Group
David Levin
CEO, Four Winds Interactive
Edmund Murphy III
President & CEO, Empower Retirement
Alex O’Brien
CEO, Cardinal Group Companies
Michael Ramseier
President, Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Blair Richardson
Managing Partner, Bow River Capital
Janice Sinden
President & CEO, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Craig Smith
President & COO, HomeAdvisor
George Sparks
President & CEO, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Heather Terenzio
CEO & Founder, Techtonic, Inc.
Ben Valore-Caplan
CEO, Syntrinsic Investment Counsel
Sara van Rensburg
President & CEO of Colorado Thought Leaders Forum
Dave Welling
CEO, Mercer Advisors
Robin Wittenstein
CEO, Denver Health
Ben Wright
CEO & Founder, Velocity Global
Leadership
Justine Metz
Program Manager
Helen Young Hayes
Executive Sponsor of the Movement
Steering Committee
Stacy Abel – Vice President of People and Culture, Craig Hospital
Akasha Absher – Chief Consulting Officer, Syntrinsic
Jandel Allen-Davis – President and CEO, Craig Hospital
Ashley Anderson – VP of Corporate Partnerships, Colorado Succeeds
Max Anderson – Partner, Saturn Five
Sarah Burney – Vice President, Investment Specialist, JP Morgan Chase
Carol Carter – President and CEO, Global Minded
Lauren Casteel – President and CEO, Women’s Foundation Colorado
Aaron Clark – Founder, Equity Solutions
Haroun Cowans – Managing Director, Five Points Development Corporation
Ethan Decker – President, Applied Brand Science
Steve DelCastillio – Director of Community Engagement, University of Colorado Denver
Scott Fast – National and State Strategist, Innovate+Educate
Rye Finegan – Co-Founder, Paired
Linda Ford – Executive Director, Denver Health Foundation
Nicole Gravagna – President, NeuroEQ
Erika Gonzalez – Principal, Scoop Public Relations
Micah Gurard-Levin – Manager, Business Development, Liberty Global
Eliza Harding – Founder and COO, Trendlines
Kathryn Harris – Managing Director, Activate IT
Kay Henze – Executive Director, Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network
Katharine Hyatt – Board of Directors, Global Minded
Jason Janz – CEO, CrossPurpose
Matt Kaspari – President, Kaspo
David Kendall – Founder, Attorney, and CEO, Bold Legal
Amy Lynch – AVP of Human Resources, Pinnacol Assurance
Mark Newhouse – General Partner, Innosphere Fund
Susan Oh – Retired Finance Executive
Kate Palmer – Vice President, Client Advisor, JP Morgan Chase
Ceyl Prinster – President and CEO, Colorado Enterprise Fund
Sara van Rensburg – President and CEO, Colorado Thought Leaders Forum
Blair Richardson – CEO, Bow River Capital
Crystal Rivera – Interim Executive Director, Denver Health Foundation
Jesus Salazar – CEO, Prosono
Julie Seltz – Principal, Prosono
Anneliese Steel – Corporate Affairs Director, Colorado Concern
Joe Thurman – CEO, interviewIA
Sean VanBerschot – President and Partner, Prosono
Jacob Vigil – Senior Manager, Skillful
Ben Wiederholt – President & CEO, Stride Community Health Center
Jess Welser – Senior Specialist, B:CIVIC