Colorado Conversations 2002: Event Information

Through our work in cities and regions all across the country, the National Civic League has seen that communities often lack the opportunities and structures for people from different sectors-neighborhoods, nonprofits, businesses, government, and public institutions-to come together to explore, discuss, and problem solve around the important issues affecting their community.

Colorado Conversations 2002 is a five program series for Denver Metro area leaders to engage in dialogue and make connections together around some of the most crucial issues currently facing the Denver region. In this "civic space", participants will hear national experts speak on cutting-edge ideas and initiatives taking place around the country, and have the opportunity to discuss and network around these issues with other Denver area leaders, relating them to a local/regional level, sharing ideas, learning from experiences, and exploring opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

Dialogue Sessions

Thursday, March 14th

Christopher T. Gates
President, National Civic League
"A New Model of Community Democracy"

Thursday, March 28th

Arturo Vargas
President, National Association of Latino Elected Officials
"Can Political Power Really Be Shared?"

Thursday, April 11th

Jim Wallis
Co-founder of Call To Renewal
Author: "Who Speaks For God" & "The Soul of Politics"
"The Role of Faith in Community Building"

Thursday, April 25th

Sarah Melendez
Executive Director & CEO, INDEPENDENT SECTOR
"Have Non-Profits Become the Engine of Social Change?"

Thursday, May 9th

David Chrislip
Author of "Collaborative Leadership"
Former Senior Associate for the National Civic League
"Redefining Community Leadership: New Ways to Get Things Done"

General Agenda