Embarking on a Journey of Co-Creation: Join the Playa Puertecito Adventure! Get ready for an exhilarating storytelling journey as we unveil a multi-part series within the EmpowerGen column, showcasing the extraordinary “Boulder to Baja” adventure of cultural exchange, innovation, and sustainable living. Building upon the inspiring stories of youth changemakers featured in our previous articles, we’re thrilled to share the exciting progress made by these young visionaries. In a recent article, we highlighted Summer, a remarkable young leader who, along with two other teens, recently... 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

Hey everyone, it’s Summer here, and I’m super excited to dive into this week’s EmpowerGen column! Today, let’s talk about something close to my heart: the incredible role that my generation, Gen Z, is playing in climate action. We’re not just sitting back and watching; we’re rolling up our sleeves and making a real difference. So, buckle up and join me as we explore the innovative ideas, passion, and determination of Gen Z in combating climate change and creating a safer world for all. Gen Z’s Passion Ignites Change: Let me start by sharing some eye-opening... Read More