In this episode of the Elevating Steamboat Podcast, presented by The Carpet Shoppe, we sit down with Mark Fitzgerald, the Executive Director of Better Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Better Tomorrow is dedicated to empowering individuals at risk of harm by advocating for their needs and inspiring courage.
Mark Fitzgerald's journey to leading Better Tomorrow is both unique and inspiring. After moving to Steamboat Springs in 2006, Mark's career path included roles in information technology with IBM, a position at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp., and co-founding Butcherknife Brewing Co. His commitment to community service led him to join the Advocates of Routt County Board of Directors in 2018. He later became the Director of Operations, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Brighter World Child Advocacy Center. This center serves children who are victims of abuse across Routt, Moffat, and Grand counties. Under Mark's leadership, the organization evolved into Better Tomorrow, encompassing both Advocates of Routt County and the Brighter World Child Advocacy Center.
Better Tomorrow's mission is to serve as an innovative nonprofit home, cultivating programs that empower individuals at risk of harm. The organization focuses on advocacy and inspiring courage among those they serve. Their vision is to lead the nonprofit community by continuously improving program success and delivering a broader impact.
In this episode, Mark discusses his unconventional career trajectory, the challenges and rewards of leading a nonprofit organization, and the critical services Better Tomorrow provides to the community. Listeners will gain insight into how Better Tomorrow addresses issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, and learn about the resources available to those in need.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that highlights the importance of community support, advocacy, and the relentless pursuit of a better tomorrow for all.
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