Milagros Barsallo from the City of Denver One the Come Up

For the 26th episode of On the Come Up, I was honored to be joined by Ms. Milagros Barsallo, who currently serves as the Outreach Director for the Denver Mayor’s Office. Her career began at Cornell University, where she studied Government and International Relations. After college, her first role was as a bilingual third and fourth grade teacher through Teach For America in Colorado, working to support underserved students. Afterwards, seeing the persistent barriers between families and the education system, she founded RISE Colorado in 2012. The mission of RISE Colorado is to bridge gaps between underserved families and public schools by promoting educational equity and community organizing. Over the years, Millie has expanded her work to include civic leadership consulting and international education, including a Fulbright fellowship in Panama. Today, she leads efforts to foster inclusive community engagement and shape equitable city development initiatives in Denver.