Livingston Fellowship Program 2008 Fellows, from left to right: Adam Lerner, Tamara Door, Jesse Wolff, Christy Whitney and Carl Clark, M.D.
Carl Clark, M.D.
CEO
Mental Health Center of Denver
Carl Clark became the CEO of the Mental Health Center of Denver in 2000. MHCD serves people with serious mental illness through comprehensive community-based programs and services. Carl earned his M.D. from the University of Oklahoma and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Colorado. With his fellowship, he is learning to implement processes that will increase the effectiveness and impact of his organization while gaining a better understanding of trends affecting mental health services at the state, national and global levels. He plans to complete an executive education program, spend time with experts focused on healthcare policy issues, and study best practices from other mental health systems.
Tamara Door
President and CEO
Downtown Denver Partnership
Tamara Door was appointed President and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. in 2005. The Partnership engages a broad spectrum of stakeholders to make Downtown Denver the vibrant core of the Rocky Mountain region. Tami has an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and a B.S. from Western Michigan University. She began her career in banking and served as Executive Vice President of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce before coming to Denver. Through the Fellowship, she is learning how to leverage her leadership style, build relationships with premier leaders and learn from their experiences, strengthen her knowledge of strategic planning by participating in an executive education program, and publish a book that will inspire others to consider careers in the nonprofit sector.
Adam Lerner
Director
The Musuem of Contemporary Art
Adam Lerner became Director of The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in 2009 following the successful merger of MCA and The Lab at Belmar. Prior to these positions is served as Master Teacher of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Denver Art Museum. Adam earned a Ph.D. from The John Hopkins University, a M.Phil. from Cambridge University, and a B.S. from Cornell University. He is using his fellowship to develop his executive and managerial skills, further relationships with influential cultural leaders, and document the ideas and concepts of MCA
Christy Whitney
President and CEO
Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado
Christy Whitney is the founding President and CEO of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado. Since 1993, the organization has provided comprehensive hospice and palliative care, and grief related services throughout Western Colorado. Christy earned her B.A. from Elmhurst College in Illinois and her M.S. from the University of Colorado. As a Livingston Fellow, she is further developing her leadership skills and management expertise. She will visit the United Kingdom to study best practices and spend time with mentors. She also plans to participate in executive leadership conferences and courses. As a culminating experience, she will complete a writing project that will synthesize management and leadership concepts for middle managers.
Jesse Wolff
CEO
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Jesse Wolff serves as the CEO of Goodwill Industries of Denver. Its mission is to create opportunities for individuals to change their lives and the lives of others while building a strong and sustainable community. Jesse has an M.B.A. from The Garvin School of Global Management (Thunderbird) and a B.A. from Eckerd College in Florida. Following a career in finance, he served as CEO of Community Shares of Colorado and President/CEO of The Kempe Foundation before assuming his current position in 2010. With his fellowship, he is increasing his knowledge of sustainable leadership and management strategies in the nonprofit sector. He plans to complete an executive education program in nonprofit management, visit leading organizations and examine best practices, and explore ways to serve as a role model for others considering changing careers from the private to the nonprofit sector.