David Hammond served as EPIC’s Board Chair from 2019 to 2022 and has been critical to the organization’s growth and development since its inception in 2010. In this podcast, David tells Nicole about his interest in early childhood education and advocacy since he was a young father and the strategies that have been key to support the early childhood system in Colorado. David explains that emerging leaders now have powerful arguments around the need for high quality childcare and how it was a “silver lining during the pandemic” to highlighting this critical need. EPIC is happy that David will remain on EPIC’s board and his emerging opportunities outside of the childcare realm because building stronger, safer communities is crucial. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David.jpg5931080Cassie Leyva/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngCassie Leyva2023-02-28 05:00:062025-06-12 14:28:23Ep. 6: Outgoing Chair David Hammond Discusses Pandemic Silver Linings in the Future of Childcare
Nicole interviewed early-childhood champion, Susan Steele, recently-retired President and CEO of the Buell Foundation and EPIC founding board member. Among other things, Susan shares her serendipitous entrance as a leading changemaker for children and families in Colorado and how she learned to meet the pressing needs of the times. Listen as she shares her life experiences, successes, and how “anyone can be an advocate from wherever they sit. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Susan-Steele.jpg644490Cassie Leyva/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngCassie Leyva2023-01-28 05:00:562025-06-12 14:28:24Ep. 5: Susan Steele Reflects on Her Many Accomplishments at the Buell Foundation
In December, Steamboat Ski and Resort opened their new employer-based childcare facility. Listen to our podcast below on how they “got over their skis” to tackle the problem of a lack of childcare with collaboration from EPIC’s Design Lab.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SteamboatGO2-scaled.jpg16072560Cassie Leyva/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngCassie Leyva2022-12-28 05:00:292025-06-12 14:28:13Ep. 4: Steamboat Ski Resorts to the Rescue in the Routt County Childcare Desert
A lack of accessible and affordable childcare was identified as a community need in Mesa County. As a result, Community Hospital took action and recently broke ground on “Adventure Academy,” a new, onsite early childcare and early education facility.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-design-2026-06-01T104816.759.png10801080Colorado EPIC/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngColorado EPIC2022-11-29 15:42:342026-06-01 09:49:44Ep. 3: Community Hospital Builds Its Own Childcare Facility in Grand Junction, Here’s How
On September 29th EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s 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, we hosted a robust lineup for our panel portion of the evening and this month’s podcast features key insights and contributions from that conversation. Each of our panelists has a unique position addressing critical issues around early care and education and we deeply appreciate their participation. Special thanks to all of EPIC’s supporters including Governor Jared Polis, Nicole Brady from 7News, Jon Haubert, Publisher of ColoradoBiz Magazine and our amazing sponsors. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 6: Outgoing Chair David Hammond Discusses Pandemic Silver Linings in the Future of Childcare
/in PodcastsDavid Hammond served as EPIC’s Board Chair from 2019 to 2022 and has been critical to the organization’s growth and development since its inception in 2010. In this podcast, David tells Nicole about his interest in early childhood education and advocacy since he was a young father and the strategies that have been key to support the early childhood system in Colorado. David explains that emerging leaders now have powerful arguments around the need for high quality childcare and how it was a “silver lining during the pandemic” to highlighting this critical need. EPIC is happy that David will remain on EPIC’s board and his emerging opportunities outside of the childcare realm because building stronger, safer communities is crucial. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 5: Susan Steele Reflects on Her Many Accomplishments at the Buell Foundation
/in PodcastsNicole interviewed early-childhood champion, Susan Steele, recently-retired President and CEO of the Buell Foundation and EPIC founding board member. Among other things, Susan shares her serendipitous entrance as a leading changemaker for children and families in Colorado and how she learned to meet the pressing needs of the times. Listen as she shares her life experiences, successes, and how “anyone can be an advocate from wherever they sit. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 4: Steamboat Ski Resorts to the Rescue in the Routt County Childcare Desert
/in Design Lab Highlighted, PodcastsIn December, Steamboat Ski and Resort opened their new employer-based childcare facility. Listen to our podcast below on how they “got over their skis” to tackle the problem of a lack of childcare with collaboration from EPIC’s Design Lab.
Ep. 3: Community Hospital Builds Its Own Childcare Facility in Grand Junction, Here’s How
/in Design Lab Highlighted, PodcastsA lack of accessible and affordable childcare was identified as a community need in Mesa County. As a result, Community Hospital took action and recently broke ground on “Adventure Academy,” a new, onsite early childcare and early education facility.
Ep. 2: ”Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” Panel Discussion from the EPIC Annual Meeting
/in PodcastsOn September 29th EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s 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, we hosted a robust lineup for our panel portion of the evening and this month’s podcast features key insights and contributions from that conversation. Each of our panelists has a unique position addressing critical issues around early care and education and we deeply appreciate their participation. Special thanks to all of EPIC’s supporters including Governor Jared Polis, Nicole Brady from 7News, Jon Haubert, Publisher of ColoradoBiz Magazine and our amazing sponsors. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.