Guillermo Lambarri is Head of State and Local Government for the Western US at Visa, where he leads public policy and government engagement efforts across the region. He brings deep experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, and economic development, with a career focused on building effective public-private partnerships and advancing policies that support innovation and inclusive economic growth.

Guillermo has worked across complex state and local policy environments in the Western United States partnering with elected officials, business leaders, and community organizations to deliver meaningful outcomes. His background spans corporate public affairs and chamber-led economic development, where he supported entrepreneurs, small businesses, and underserved communities—particularly within the Latino community.

As Board Chair of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, Guillermo is committed to expanding opportunity through education, philanthropy, and long-term community investment. He brings a strategic, values-driven approach to leadership and governance, grounded in collaboration, integrity, and impact. Guillermo holds an MBA in Global Leadership from the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business and lives in Colorado with his wife Whitney and their two children.

Strategic Advisor at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Executive Coach & Keynote Speaker

Michelle M. Lucero is a Strategic Advisor for Children’s Hospital Colorado and previously served as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for 12 years. She brings executive expertise and a strong commitment to community service. As a consultant, she provides executive coaching, keynote speeches, and strategic advising.

Michelle’s legal career began at Davis Graham & Stubbs in Denver, where she counseled public and private entities. She later worked for Denver Health as Assistant General Counsel and also served as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Centura Health.

An active community leader, Michelle has served on many boards, and currently serves on the Boettcher Foundation and for the past 13 years was a member of Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation (a global NGO).

She has received numerous accolades and delivers keynotes on leadership, mentorship,organizational virtues and women’s empowerment. She holds a bachelor’s from Rockhurst College and a JD from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Market Manager, Senior Vice President, BMO Private Bank

With over 20 years of experience in banking and wealth management, Andres Casas leads the Private Bank for the Rockies Market at BMO as Market Manager and Senior Vice President. His expertise encompasses investment management, private banking, trust & estate services, and comprehensive wealth planning, serving high-net-worth families, closely-held businesses, and charitable organizations.

Born and raised in Colombia, Andres brings a unique perspective and a strong work ethic to his role, having lived in the United States for over 23 years. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Colorado at Denver, the Certified Wealth Specialist designation (CWS®), and is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®). In addition, he holds Series 7, 24, and 66 securities licenses, as well as Life & Health Insurance licenses.

Andres is actively involved in the Denver community, serving on the board of Harlem Grown and the Finance Committee of the Latino Foundation of Colorado. He resides in Denver with his family (Cari and Madison) and enjoys soccer and spending time with loved ones.

Grounded in the belief that lasting change begins with community voice, Jehan Benton-Clark serves as Vice President of Grantmaking & Strategy at Dogwood Health Trust. She leads both the Behavioral Health Strategic Initiative and the Stronger Organizations portfolio, which provides general operating and capacity building support. Jehan also directs Dogwood’s organizational efforts to strengthen grant seekers’ and grantees’ day-to-day experience with grant applications, reporting, and processes, ensuring philanthropy works in service of, not as a burden to, communities.

Jehan brings more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and systems change. Her expertise spans place-based philanthropy, rural health equity, organizational capacity building, and strategy design. Prior to joining Dogwood, she held senior leadership roles at the Colorado Health Foundation, where she guided the shared deployment of $146 million annually to advance health equity, strengthen rural communities, and catalyze systems change. She has also served as Senior Program Officer at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Executive Director of Partners Ending Homelessness, and led investments in health and early childhood education at the United Way of Greater Greensboro.

Jehan earned her Master’s in Social Service Administration with a concentration in community planning, organizing, and development from the University of Chicago and her bachelor’s in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation, integrating coaching and organizational change expertise into her philanthropic leadership.

Beyond her role at Dogwood, Jehan serves as a Think Tank Member for the Kansas Health Foundation and on the Societal Impact Advisory Board for the Center for Creative Leadership. A proud advocate for communities who have historically had less access to power and privilege, she is deeply committed to advancing philanthropy that is inclusive, community-driven, and transformative.

Outside of work, Jehan enjoys hiking and paddle boarding with her husband and two children, finding joy in exploring the outdoors together.

Vice President for Collaboration, University of Colorado

Judi Díaz Bonacquisti has over 25 years of experience in expanding college access and promoting college-degree completion. She has held senior positions in student affairs and enrollment, specializing in recruitment, retention, and graduation strategies for historically excluded communities such as first-generation, low-income, undocumented, and students of color. Díaz Bonacquisti has worked at both public and private colleges and universities with varying academic offerings, admissions selectivity, and student populations ranging from 4,000 to 24,000.

Currently, she serves as the Senior Diversity Officer in the Office of the President at the University of Colorado. She has presented at national conferences, contributed to statewide policy development, and received recognition for her contributions to education. Díaz Bonacquisti holds a Doctor of Education, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Additionally, she owns Bonacquisti Wine Co., which supports nonprofit organizations focused on access, equity, and success in higher education.

Executive Director & CEO, CHFA (CPA, MBA, CPFIM)

Thomas Bryan leads the finance, accounting, secondary marketing, treasury, and information technology teams of the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). In this position he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of financing structures that support CHFA’s loan programs, including the sale and management of tax-exempt and taxable bonds, derivative instruments, loan securitization and secondary marketing activities, and communication with investors, bankers, financial advisors, rating agencies, counterparties, and other external partners.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a master's degree in Business Administration. Thomas has also graduated from the Government Finance Officer Association’s Advanced Government Finance Institute hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the National Council of State Housing Agencies’ Advanced Executive Leadership Program hosted by the University of Notre Dame, and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s Leadership Denver program.

President and CEO, Denver Preschool Program

Elsa is the President and CEO of the Denver Preschool Program (DPP) and has played instrumental roles in the creation of Early Milestones Colorado, the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, the Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative, Colorado’s Office of Early Childhood, Borealis Philanthropy, and the Skills to Compete Coalition.

Elsa grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico and immigrated to the US with her family at 17. Elsa learned English during high school and college years in Denver, and worked as an intern in the nonprofit sector, before joining the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, and then the Rose Community Foundation where she was the senior program officer for child and family development for 21 years. Elsa’s pride and joy are her husband, two daughters, three stepsons, and four grandchildren.

Director of Implementation, San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center

Lisa Lucero is the Director of Implementation at the San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center (SLV AHEC). With over twenty-five years of experience, she has spearheaded transformative initiatives in the local community, including programs like the SLV AHEC Summer Health Careers Institute and Mi Salud y Mi Familia, aimed at empowering high school students and Latino communities to make informed health decisions. During the pandemic, she played a pivotal role in establishing non-congregate shelters for the homeless.

Currently, she is leading efforts to create a health equity coalition, giving citizens a platform to address social determinants of health in the San Luis Valley. In addition, Lisa serves on various boards and committees, leveraging her expertise to drive positive change. She is also a licensed real estate agent, assisting individuals in finding their ideal home in the diverse San Luis Valley property market.

Deputy Chief of Staff, City of Denver, Former State Senator, District 21

Dominick Moreno's journey in public service began in Commerce City, where he excelled academically as valedictorian while balancing work at the local Dairy Queen. After completing his education at Georgetown University with a degree in American Government, Dominick returned to Colorado, driven by his passion for his home state. At just 24 years old, Dominick made history as the youngest member ever elected to the Commerce City city council, marking the start of his impactful political career. He later served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives before earning a seat in the Colorado Senate in 2016.

During his tenure in the Senate, Dominick's leadership was recognized as he was appointed to the prestigious Joint Budget Committee, overseeing Colorado's substantial state budget. His dedication to public service was further evidenced by his role as Majority Leader of the Colorado Senate from February 2022 to September 2023. In a testament to his expertise and commitment, Dominick accepted an appointment as Deputy Chief of Staff in the administration of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, where he continues to contribute his skills and insights to the betterment of the community.

Senior Vice President – Head of Staff Development, Alpine Bank

Susana Salamun is the Director of Staff Development for Alpine Bank, member FDIC. She acts as the strategic and administrative leader of Alpine Bank's ongoing efforts to grow, retain, and advance the Alpine Bank team.

Born and raised in Mexico, Susana holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. While in Mexico, Susana worked as a computer science professor. She moved to Colorado in 2012 and transitioned her career from engineering to banking, and has worked in electronic banking, compliance, information technology and retail for Alpine Bank.

Susana puts her leadership and interpersonal skills to work in the company and the community, sharing the concepts of self-learning, self-motivation, collaboration, coaching, communication, time management and adaptability.

Tony Tapia is a nonprofit and corporate executive with over 40 years of experience working in the nonprofit, philanthropic, government and corporate sectors. His professional portfolio consists of Principal of Bridging Worlds Philanthropic Advisors and Program Director of The Conference Board’s (TCB) four Corporate Citizenship Councils (Leadership, Philanthropy & Engagement, Strategy and Global Councils.)

As part of the TCB team, Tony provides thought leadership to Corporate Citizenship professionals through convenings and research. As Principal of Bridging Worlds Philanthropic Advisors, Tony provides knowledge and advise on corporate citizenship, philanthropy, and nonprofit operations.

Along with his board service with the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, Tony is also a board member of a family foundation, the Bright Mountain Foundation. He is former board chair of Borealis Philanthropy. He has served on numerous boards including Hispanics in Philanthropy, Funders for Gay and Lesbian Issues, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, National Performance Network, Latin American Research and Services Agency and Metro Volunteers.