For the next issue of the EmpowerGen Column, I invited Rachel DeStigter to write an article about something she’s passionate about. Rachel is a young leader and dedicated international studies graduate who is seeking to earn a Ph.D. in sociology and perform innovative research on the sociology of neurodiversity. Rachel worked closely with me at Dream Tank as a NextGen Innovation Fellow in our Development department in 2021.   I am delighted to publish Rachel’s article this week.  Enjoy! With great hope and love for water, Heidi ************* “Why You Should Be Thinking More About... Read More

Meet Heidi Cuppari and her daughter, Summer Cuppari Gould, co-authors of the groundbreaking EmpowerGen column. Heidi and Summer have lived in Boulder for 17 years and both adore the community here. Summer will be attending the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder, where she will continue to fuel her passion for entrepreneurship and social impact.  Together, they are championing the voices of youth, sparking creativity, and driving meaningful change in our community.  Read More