Building the Leaders of Tomorrow: Boettcher Foundation CEO Katie Kramer and Scholar Andrea Donlucas on How the Foundation and CSU are Shaping Colorado's Future

What does it mean to lead with purpose? How does access to education change lives? In this episode of The Next 150, CSU President Amy Parsons sits down with Katie Kramer, President and CEO of the Boettcher Foundation and a former Boettcher Scholar, along with Andrea Donlucas, a current CSU student and scholar. Together, they explore the life-changing impact of the Boettcher Scholarship, the role of community and mentorship in leadership development, and why investing in access to higher education is essential for Colorado’s future. Andrea shares her path from a first-generation student to a future educator and aspiring politician, while Katie reflects on her time in the program to now building inclusive leadership ecosystems across the state.