Sue Renner is the Vice President and Executive Director of The David & Laura Merage Foundation which creates opportunities for future generations through venture philanthropy by investing in initiatives, organizations, and ideas that move society toward a more equitable future for all. She recently announced her retirement as Executive Director. On this episode of The Drop-Off, Sue joins Nicole Riehl to discuss her career, her breakthroughs in early childhood education, the early days of EPIC, Colorado’s universal pre-school initiative and much more. Sue is a remarkable leader, a passionate advocate, and an integral cog in EPIC. It’s our privilege to share her story in this format. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.
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On this episode of The Drop Off, Beth Melton joins Nicole Riehl to discuss her career journey, what she learned in her time as an elected official, and the policy priorities to embolden the workforce of today, and develop the talent of tomorrow. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Colin Stewart is the Founder & CEO of STEM Child Care, a facility in Castle Rock, CO dedicated to providing an environment that is both safe and nurturing for children from six weeks to six years old, allowing your child to explore their passions and creativity while cultivating their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills. On this episode of The Drop Off, Colin joins Nicole Riehl to discuss his unusual journey into creating and developing this facility, the interesting economic realities and challenges of child care facilities, recent policy changes, and much more. Colin brings a dynamic perspective, an impressive background, and tremendous insight into everything he throws himself into, and this conversation with Nicole is no exception. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review, and subscribe.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Colin-Stewart-Headshot5376.png900900Colorado EPIC/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngColorado EPIC2023-11-28 09:24:492025-06-12 14:29:59Ep. 15: Colin Stewart on the Realities of Owning a Child Care Facility
On October 4, EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s 14th Annual Business Leaders Dinner. The event was a tremendous success with over 220 area business leaders, EPIC members, and partners in attendance. In case you were not able to join, part of the evening featured a Fireside Chat with Natriece Bryant, Director of State Property for the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administraion and Elliot Haspel, Director, Climate and Young Children at Capita. They brought unique perspectives on early care and education solutions at the local, state and national level. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.
On this episode of The Drop Off, Ryan joins Nicole Riehl to discuss PNC’s deep commitment to early childhood education and care, how their philanthropic giving contributes to solving larger systemic problems in society, and how they empower their employees to advocate for the causes they most believe in. He discusses his involvement with EPIC, with other civic organizations, and describes how EPIC is uniquely suited to continue to be at the forefront of many of the state’s most important conversations. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ryan-Beiser-Headshot.png522415Colorado EPIC/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngColorado EPIC2023-10-01 16:33:042025-06-12 14:29:02Ep. 13: Ryan Beiser on PNC Bank’s Commitment to Early Childhood
Ep. 17: The Incredible Legacy of Sue Renner of the David and Laura Merage Foundation
/in PodcastsSue Renner is the Vice President and Executive Director of The David & Laura Merage Foundation which creates opportunities for future generations through venture philanthropy by investing in initiatives, organizations, and ideas that move society toward a more equitable future for all. She recently announced her retirement as Executive Director. On this episode of The Drop-Off, Sue joins Nicole Riehl to discuss her career, her breakthroughs in early childhood education, the early days of EPIC, Colorado’s universal pre-school initiative and much more. Sue is a remarkable leader, a passionate advocate, and an integral cog in EPIC. It’s our privilege to share her story in this format. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 16: Beth Melton and Nicole Riehl Lay Out 2024 Policy Priorities
/in PodcastsOn this episode of The Drop Off, Beth Melton joins Nicole Riehl to discuss her career journey, what she learned in her time as an elected official, and the policy priorities to embolden the workforce of today, and develop the talent of tomorrow. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 15: Colin Stewart on the Realities of Owning a Child Care Facility
/in PodcastsColin Stewart is the Founder & CEO of STEM Child Care, a facility in Castle Rock, CO dedicated to providing an environment that is both safe and nurturing for children from six weeks to six years old, allowing your child to explore their passions and creativity while cultivating their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills. On this episode of The Drop Off, Colin joins Nicole Riehl to discuss his unusual journey into creating and developing this facility, the interesting economic realities and challenges of child care facilities, recent policy changes, and much more. Colin brings a dynamic perspective, an impressive background, and tremendous insight into everything he throws himself into, and this conversation with Nicole is no exception. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review, and subscribe.
Ep. 14: A Live Fireside Chat featuring Natriece Bryant and Elliot Haspel
/in PodcastsOn October 4, EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s 14th Annual Business Leaders Dinner. The event was a tremendous success with over 220 area business leaders, EPIC members, and partners in attendance. In case you were not able to join, part of the evening featured a Fireside Chat with Natriece Bryant, Director of State Property for the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administraion and Elliot Haspel, Director, Climate and Young Children at Capita. They brought unique perspectives on early care and education solutions at the local, state and national level. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 13: Ryan Beiser on PNC Bank’s Commitment to Early Childhood
/in PodcastsOn this episode of The Drop Off, Ryan joins Nicole Riehl to discuss PNC’s deep commitment to early childhood education and care, how their philanthropic giving contributes to solving larger systemic problems in society, and how they empower their employees to advocate for the causes they most believe in. He discusses his involvement with EPIC, with other civic organizations, and describes how EPIC is uniquely suited to continue to be at the forefront of many of the state’s most important conversations. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe.