Stand Colorado advances solutions that increase opportunities for families, historically furthest from privilege, through meaningful partnerships with families, educators, schools, and policymakers. One of the ways we uphold this work is through our annual Advocacy Fellowship.
Stand for Children Colorado Advocacy Fellows are community leaders advocating for policy solutions towards a stronger Colorado. With the support of Stand staff, advocacy fellows will deep dive into issues affecting Colorado communities today, co-create solutions, share knowledge back to their communities, work to break down barriers to power and access decision makers, and, in the process, build long-lasting relationships and invaluable skills.
We are excited to introduce the 2024–2025 Fellows!
Leah, is a proud Coloradan by heart. Her knack for encountering quirky suitors—like the man who took her to buy a gun rack on a first date—earned her a monthly dating column in a women’s magazine, launching her freelance writing career. Since then, her work has graced the pages of publications like “Marie Claire,” “INSIDER,” “Colorado Life Magazine,” and “Fodor’s Travel”.
Beyond her writing, Leah serves as a communications and marketing consultant for arts and culture organizations and nonprofits. Passionate about her Northeast Denver community, Leah is thrilled to be a Stand Fellow, eager to sharpen her community organizing skills and learn how to navigate legislation to better advocate for her neighbors.
Leah’s favorite children’s book, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O by Shel Silverstein, reflects her belief in self-discovery and fulfillment. She cherishes Colorado’s diverse landscapes, from majestic mountains to sweeping plains, deep canyons, and high deserts, which continually inspire her love for the state she calls home.
