Honoring a Champion: Maureen McDonald Named 2026 CWCC Chamber Champion

Join us in support of Maureen – and help our workforce move Beyond Business As Usual

The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Maureen McDonald, AVP of Community Engagement for HCA HealthONE, as the 2026 CWCC Chamber Champion Award recipient at this year’s CWCC State of Women in Business Luncheon on March 5th.

A Denver native and lifelong connector, Maureen has built a career—and a legacy—around strengthening communities, advancing women, and bringing together leaders across sectors to drive meaningful change. Her work exemplifies what it means to champion women in business while ensuring that economic growth and community wellbeing move forward together.

The CWCC Chamber Champion Award recognizes leaders who actively advance women in business, strengthen communities, and lead with purpose. Maureen McDonald embodies all of this—and more. Her work reminds us that when women are supported, connected, and empowered, the ripple effects are felt across businesses, communities, and generations.

Join us during Women’s History Month as we celebrate Maureen’s impact and leadership alongside Colorado’s business and policy leaders.

CWCC State of Women in Business Luncheon
Thursday, March 5, 2026
10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Moving Beyond Business As Usual
In 2025, women left the workforce in record numbers. Burnout, lack of flexibility, caregiving responsibilities, and the erosion of inclusive practices are no longer just workforce challenges—they are business risks that directly impact Colorado’s economic competitiveness. Held during Women’s History Month, the State of Women in Business: Moving Beyond Business as Usual Luncheon brings together Colorado’s business leaders, policymakers, and advocates to confront this moment and focus on what works.

Featuring:

• State of Women in Business Address by Simone D. Ross, CEO of the CWCC
• Expert Panel Discussion Colorado business leaders discuss what’s driving talent loss and what’s working
• CWCC Chamber Champion Award
  Recognizing Maureen McDonald and her dedication to promoting the mission of the CWCC.
• CWCC Advocacy Award
  Recognizing a local lawmaker or advocate who is committed to advancing equitable initiatives and policy. 

Your participation helps CWCC honor leaders like Maureen who are shaping a more inclusive, resilient economy for women and businesses alike.

More About Maureen

In her current role with HCA Healthcare’s Continental Division, Maureen leads community engagement efforts across 11 hospitals in Denver and Wichita, focusing on assessing and responding to local community health needs. At the heart of this work is a belief that thriving businesses and healthy communities are inseparable. Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and by engaging more than 13,000 HCA colleagues, she helps turn corporate purpose into real-world impact.

Maureen’s commitment to women’s leadership and civic engagement has been deeply felt within the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She has played a pivotal role in advancing CWCC’s mission, including overseeing the Chamber’s Leadership Program during 2019–2020—a formative experience for many women leaders who continue to shape Colorado’s business landscape today. Her leadership reflects CWCC’s values: collaboration, equity, and a belief that women’s advancement strengthens our entire economy.

Her influence extends well beyond CWCC. Maureen previously led Community Benefit for Kaiser Permanente Colorado and served for 13 years as Executive Director of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, where she helped cultivate the next generation of civic and business leaders. Today, she continues to give back through board service with the Girl Scouts of Colorado, Mile High United Way, and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation.

A tireless advocate for women and community health, Maureen is actively involved in Together to End Stroke, a grassroots initiative with the American Heart Association and Stride Community Health. She is also deeply engaged in women’s organizations across Colorado, including the International Women’s Forum of Colorado, where she served as Board President; Colorado Angels, a philanthropic collective; Women of Distinction for the Girl Scouts of Colorado; and Women United.

Her leadership and impact have not gone unnoticed. In recent years, Maureen has received the inaugural Visionary Award from the American Heart Association of Colorado (2024), been named one of CWCC’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business (2024), and earned a Community Service Award from Mile High United Way (2025).

We are honored to celebrate Maureen’s leadership and impact at the 2026 State of Women in Business Luncheon, and grateful for her continued commitment to building a more inclusive, resilient, and thriving Colorado.

Join us! Learn more: www.cwcc.org/state-of-women-in-business

About the CWCC
The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce cultivates a business community that is more inclusive of and empowering for women in Colorado. With programs designed to support leadership advancement, community connections, access to resources and advocacy, CWCC is driving work that works for all. Learn more at www.cwcc.org.