Welcome our new leader, Simone D. Ross!

[DENVER, COLO.–December 16, 2021]–The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) announced today the appointment of Simone D. Ross as its new president and chief executive officer, and executive director of the Colorado Women’s Chamber Foundation. Ross has served as interim CEO since August, during which an extensive national search was conducted. The CWCC Board of…

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CWCC Announces 2021 ATHENA Award Winner

The CWCC is thrilled to announce the 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient: Kelly Brough, Chief Strategy Officer at MSU Denver! This award is inspired by the Greek goddess, Athena, known for her strength, courage, wisdom, and enlightenment. Kelly has been the FIRST of many things… the first female CEO of the 150-year old Denver Metro…

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#WomenCrushingWednesday: Marcia Romero

It’s Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15), so we are so proud to feature one of the most influential Latinas in our network for this week’s #WomenCrushingWednesday features! Meet Marcia Romero, a CWCC Top 25 Most Powerful Women Awardee, dancer, mother, and mentor to many. She is also VP, Community Affairs Manager at…

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#WomenCrushingWednesday: Kate Schmitz

This week, the #WomenCrushingWednesday series features a conversation with Kate Schmitz, Chief Marketing Officer of Pinnacol Assurance. Thanks to MSUDenver for sponsoring this inspirational series! We’re pretty excited about featuring Kate this week as she was nominated by her coworker, Edie Sonn, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs for Pinnacol Assurance. It’s always so refreshing…

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