Executive Director Roundtable Cohort- July

Executive Director Roundtable Description: 

Being a nonprofit executive director presents unique challenges, and having a network of peers to collaborate with is essential. Our virtual Roundtable Cohorts offer executive directors a bi-monthly opportunity to connect with other leaders, focusing on key topics relevant to your role. These discussions, facilitated by nonprofit leaders from across Colorado, provide a space to engage with fellow executive directors, funders, and other sector experts—all in a convenient virtual format.

Our Executive Director Cohorts meets on Tuesdays every other month from 10:00 AM- 11:00AM. 

2025 Executive Director Roundtable Dates:

2025 Executive Director Roundtable Leader: Shanna Farmer

Shanna M. Farmer has served as the President & CEO of United Way of Pueblo County since October 2019. She was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, and has over 18 years of experience working in nonprofits, higher education, constituent services, politics, and public relations throughout this region. Throughout the course of her career, she has been a board member for several nonprofit organizations and has volunteered thousands of hours to local and statewide initiatives. Currently, she is on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Colorado Children’s Campaign and serves as a member of the Pueblo Community Commission on Housing and Homelessness, Community Services Advisory Commission (CSAC), and LEAD Key Stakeholder Committee. Shanna holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s degree from CSU Pueblo in Political Science with minors in Mass Communication and Leadership Studies. Since 2015, Shanna has been an Adjunct Faculty member at CSU Pueblo in the President’s Leadership Program and is committed to supporting students and building up our next generation of leaders.

Roundtables are only available to members of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, to become a member, learn more here and join us!