Leadership
Envisioning a future of possibility: A thriving and just Denver calls for creative, forward-thinking leaders.
Our Leadersip Programs
Livingston Fellowship
The Livingston Fellowship stands as a beacon for Colorado’s social sector leaders, offering them recognition, inspiration, and unparalleled learning opportunities. This program seeks future visionaries who demonstrate proven leadership, growth potential, and eagerness to learn while championing equity in their work.
Awarding $35,000 to senior-level leaders, the Livingston Fellowship not only acknowledges their past achievements but also fuels their future through both structured and self-directed professional development activities. Each fellow crafts a personalized plan, while Bonfils-Stanton Foundation provides support, inspiration, and a platform for reflection and creativity.
Fellows have utilized this opportunity to expand their horizons—engaging in national and international travel, academic enrichment, and meaningful dialogues with peers in their fields. These experiences have not only sparked creativity but also broadened worldviews, enhanced resilience, and fostered a sense of well-being. The ever-growing network of Livingston Fellow alumni further enriches this journey, creating a community of support and inspiration that drives continuous, transformative change throughout the Denver Metro area.
Since 2005, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has honored 18 classes of remarkable leaders through the Livingston Fellowship. These nearly 100 individuals hail from arts, culture, humanities, youth development, human and social services, health, education, environment and science organizations. All making significant impacts across the Denver Metro area.
Learn more about the 2023 fellows and dive into their stories through short documentary films here. For a broader view of our fellows’ incredible journeys, explore additional videos on our YouTube channel.
Sam Battan
Papa Dia
Shannon Francis
Carmen Medrano
Carla Mestas
Viniyanka Prasad
Paula Smith
Rita Valente-Quinn
Elsa Bañuelos
Anthony Garcia, Sr.
Olga González
Yessica Xytlalli Holguín
SoYoung Lee
Neha Mahajan
Johnnie Williams
David Dadone
José Esparza
Steph Frances
Hassan A. Latif
Claudia Moran-Pichardo
Eddie Koen
Angell Pérez
Joe Sammen
Deirdre Sullivan
Evan Weissman
Harry Budisidharta
Ara Cruz
Yoal Ghebremeskel
Deidre Johnson
Isabel McDevitt
Lauren Arnold
Kim Easton
Michael Henry
Nina Martinez
Louise Martorano
Terrell Curtis
Jami Duffy
Andrea Kalivas Fulton
Francisco “Cisco” Gallardo
Michael Niyompong
Cristina Aguilar
Rachel Basye
Thomas “Malik” Robinson
Teva Sienicki
Stephanie Villafuerte
Lisa Brown
Coby Gould
Glenna Norvelle
David Ryan
Erin Yoshimura
Phillip J. (P.J.) D’Amico
Bill Fulton
Heather Lafferty
Olivia Mendoza
Sean VanBerschot
Sharon Knight
Jean-Philippe Malaty
Rob Smith
Maren Stewart
Kathy Underhill
Garrett Ammon
Anthony Garcia
Alyssa Kopf
Lisa Hill
Mike Yankovich
Bridget Coughlin
Sonya Garcia Ulibarri
Maurice (Mo) LaMee
Erin Pulling
Chris Watney
Greg Carpenter
Jay Grimm
Christine Marquez-Hudson
Charles Shimanski
Gretchen Van De Carr
Carl Clark, M.D.
Tamara Door
Adam Lerner
Christy Whitney
Jesse Wolff
Lance Cheslock
Tom Downey
Lucille Johnson
Barclay Jones
Patty Ortiz
Jennifer V. Atler, J.D.
M. Valin Brown
Melinda Higgs, MPA
Marguerite Salazar*
Brian Wagner
Susan E. Birch, RN, MBA
Colleen Colarelli, M.P.A., B.A.
Kevin Seggelke
Jamie Van Leeuwen, Ph.D.
Chip Walton
Equity-Focused Leadership Grants
The Equity-Focused Leadership Grants program seeks to nurture a pipeline of diverse leaders committed to driving positive change within their communities. The nonprofit sector has consistently struggled with a lack of diversity in staff — especially at the executive level. This persistent racial leadership gap negatively impacts the career trajectories and well-being of Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) and other professionals from historically marginalized communities who face systemic barriers that prevent them from pursuing pathways to executive leadership. The leadership grants provide up to $10,000 to organizations that support the leadership development of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and/or adults with disabilities aspiring to lead in the nonprofit sector.
Since 1984, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has celebrated the impactful contributions of artists and leaders in the community. Initiated by our benefactor, Charles Edwin Stanton, the Annual Awards originally recognized achievements across Arts and Humanities, Community Service, and Science and Medicine. Over time, as our focus sharpened on arts & culture, the awards evolved to honor Artist, Community Service in the Arts, and Arts in Society categories.
In 2024, honoring four decades of tradition, we introduce a new chapter with the Artist Prize. The award will honor socially-engaged artists who champion change and social justice through their work. The cash prizes will be awarded biennially, alternating each year with Livingston Fellowship, continuing our commitment to celebrating transformative leadership in all forms.
Below are the more than 100 Colorado distinguished individuals and organizations recognized by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation for their achievements. Videos highlighting the accomplishments of recent honorees are viewable on our YouTube channel.
2020 Catherine O’Neill Thorn
2019 Damon McLeese
2018 Susan Jenson
2017 Arts and Humanities in Healthcare Program at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities
2016 Children’s Hospital Colorado
2015 Kristi Anseth, Ph.D.
2014 David A. Schwartz, M.D.
2013 Leslie Leinwand, Ph.D.
2012 Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
2011 Marion Downs*
2010 Charles A. Dinarello, M.D.
2009 Henry N. Claman, M.D.*
2007/08 David J. Wineland, Ph.D.
2006 Deborah S. Jin, Ph.D.*
2005 John L. Hall, Ph.D.
2004 Philippa Marrack, Ph.D. and John Kappler, Ph.D.
2003 Stephen J. Withrow, D.V.M.
2002 David W. Talmage, M.D.*
2001 Robert W. Schrier, M.D.
2000 Susan Solomon, Ph.D.
1999 Warren M. Washington, Ph.D.
1998 Robert T. Schooley, M.D.
1997 Carl E. Wieman, Ph.D.
1996 Victor M. Spitzer, Ph.D.
1995 John E. Repine, M.D.
1994 Marvin H. Caruthers, Ph.D.
1993 Randi J. Hagerman, M.D.
1992 David Patterson, Ph.D.
1991 Geno Saccomanno, Ph.D.*
1989 Thomas R. Cech, Ph.D.
1988 Gilbert F. White, Ph.D.*
1987 Gordon Meiklejohn, M.D.*
1986 Arthur Robinson, M.D.*
1985 Walter Orr Roberts, Ph.D.*
1984 Theodore T. Puck, Ph.D.*
2020 Marcela de la Mar
2020 Susan and Jeremy Shamos
2019 Anthony J. Garcia
2018 Arlene and Barry Hirschfeld
2017 Stephen W. Seifert
2016 Merle C. Chambers
2015 Adele Phelan
2014 David E. Greenberg
2013 Tim Gill
2012 Robert G. Tointon
2011 Bruce and Marcy Benson
2010 Patricia A. Gabow, M.D.
2009 Hank Brown
2007/08 Harry T. Lewis, Jr.
2006 Frederic C. Hamilton
2005 Carol Gossard*
2004 Elaine Gantz Berman and Steve Berman, M.D.
2003 Noel Cunningham*
2002 Nancy Gary, Ph.D and Sam Gary
2001 Anna Jo Haynes
2000 Patricia D. Kelly*
1999 Marion R. Gottesfeld*
1998 Anabel C.* and Jerome P. McHugh*
1997 E. Atwill Gilman*
1996 Dana H. Crawford
1995 Katherine W. Schomp*
1994 Nellie Mae Duman
1993 Edward A. Robinson and Richard L. Robinson
1992 Edith M. Sherman, Ph.D.*
1991 Elizabeth H. Paepcke*
1989 Sister Mary Andrew Talle*
1988 Beatrice W. Vradenburg*
1987 Ellen G. Harris*
1986 Richard D. Lamm
1985 John C. Mitchell II*
1984 William H. McNichols, Jr.*
2020 Ed Dwight
2019 Senga Nengudi
2018 Carlos Frésquez
2017 Marina Mosina
2016 Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA
2015 Dianne Reeves
2014 Eleanor “Ellie” Caulkins
2013 Pelham G. Pearce, Jr.
2012 Patricia Nelson Limerick, Ph.D.
2011 Dianne Perry Vanderlip
2010 Hal Gould*
2009 Hugh A. Grant
2007/08 Maggie Divelbiss*
2006 John D. Anderson, FAIA*
2005 Calvin M. Frazier, Ed.D.*
2004 Lewis I. Sharp, Ph.D.
2003 Marin Alsop
2002 Rick J. Ashton, Ph.D.
2001 Morley Ballantine*
2000 Jil Rosentrater*
1999 Martin Fredmann
1998 Noël R. Congdon
1997 Lillian Covillo* and Freidann Parker*
1996 Albert C. Yates, Ph.D.
1995 Robert W. Craig*
1994 Jan Perry Mayer and Frederick R. Mayer*
1993 Daniel L. Ritchie
1992 Bruce M. Rockwell*
1991 Duain Wolfe
1989 Nathaniel Merrill*
1988 Edward R. Baierlein
1987 Otto Karl Bach, Ph.D.*
1986 Gordon Hardy*
1985 Cleo Parker Robinson
1984 Lloyd E. Worner, Ph.D.*
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