This Women’s History Month, we celebrate not just the history of remarkable women who have shaped the world, but also the women on our own team who continue to lead, inspire, and uplift those around them. Their superpowers bring strength, vision, and heart to our workplace, reminding us that true success comes from collaboration, diversity, and the unique strengths that each person contributes.
Let’s take a closer look at the extraordinary women who make our organization thrive and the unique superpowers they bring to their work every day.
Renise Walker—Connecting the Dots and Simplifying Complex Information
Assistant Director of Systems Innovation
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “I can break down complex concepts into manageable parts, helping people to collaborate more effectively and see how their efforts can fit into the bigger picture.”
Britta Blodgett—Curiosity and Openness to Change
Assistant Director, Communications and Collaboration Team
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “I love learning: about topics new to me, about how things work, about different experiences and perspectives. I use what I have learned to build or improve tools and systems. These qualities lead me to be open to feedback, excited to collaborate, and not afraid to try something in a new or different way.”
Bobbie Wolfe—Adaptability and Arranging Resources for Maximum Productivity
Projects Team, Senior Consultant - Sector Partnerships & Industry
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “I’m a fairly go-with-the-flow individual, and find myself often needing to be present for today while mindful for next month or year. I enjoy connecting resources, people, and initiatives together for stronger alignment that impacts communities.”
Sami Mooney—Collaboration & Ideation
Projects Team, Education Consultant
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “I love to work with others to get work done and enjoy the process of rallying people together in pursuit of a shared goal. I believe the best ideas come from teams that can trust each other to be honest about barriers and aspirations.”
Mary Edet—Empathy and Positivity
Operations & Compliance Team, Grant and Contract Coordinator
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “I am a highly relational person who wants to see people happy, successful, and motivated. My ability to listen while also bringing optimism and humor to conversations helps me to connect with colleagues and external partners in a way that helps them feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Mahnoor Shahid—Analytical Deconstruction and Solution Mapping
Compliance & Quality Assurance Team, Data Analyst/Reporting Specialist
What impact does your superpower have on your work: ”I can explore a wide range of potential solutions, considering various perspectives and approaches, to generate a robust collection of solution strategies.”
Niani Scott—An Artistic Eye filled with Global Connectivity
Communications and Collaboration Team, Communications Strategist
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “I am a powerful and dynamic storyteller that uses my multi-hyphenate background to create impactful communications.”
Daisy Gutierrez—Exceptional Time management and Adaptability
Communications and Collaboration Team, Communications Coordinator
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “Because I juggle school and work, I'm really good at switching between different contexts and tasks easily, which makes me a flexible and dependable worker.”
Ari Antonio—Attention to Detail and Care
Communications and Collaboration Team, Digital Tools Consultant
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “I like presenting information in as organized and accurate format as I can, balancing too little and enough information. I also care deeply about the work of CWDC and by extension the state and see myself in service of Coloradans.”
Keri Funkhouser—Empathy and Relational Intelligence
Communications and Collaboration Team, Senior Communications Strategist
What impact does your superpower have on your work: “This helps me understand people, what motivates them and how to tailor messages effectively. This helps build stronger and more authentic connections, navigate sensitive situations with finesse, and create inclusive communications strategies.”