The leaders of tomorrow are leading today
Colorado students that go further.
You’re here to do more than make a difference.
You’re here to be the difference. Be the change maker. Your passion, your principles, your desire to be there and guide others. You will have the power to use your voice and actions to help others believe in themselves. Simply because you first came here to believe in yourself.
We are Colorado Young Leaders.
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CYL Base Camp Inspires Teens to Lead in their Community
It was early on a Saturday morning walking up to Sturm Hall at the University of Denver, and you could feel the excitement in the air as teens from across Metro Denver arrived for Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) Base Camp CommUnity, a youth leadership forum created by...
The Humble Attitude of a Leader
I climbed out of my hammock and took in a big whiff of chill morning air, tainted by the smell of aspen trees and the distinct butterscotch smell of ponderosa pine. The delicate bubble of a low creek whispered through the air, and I found delight in the early morning...
A Day of Peacebuilding and Community Impact
At the garden, we all converge, Paths cross and then Diverge Eyes misty, I soon learn I wasn’t the only one moved. Ana’s story is finished and many rush to embrace her. I follow. Sometimes it is just easier to express your emotions through a hug. In that moment, we...