NoCo Voices
Conversations with neighbors strengthening Northern Colorado. In each episode, Kristin Todd talks with thought leaders from Northern Colorado.
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Affordable, high-quality child care is essential for young children, working families,
employers, and a strong regional economy, but for many Larimer County families, it has
become increasingly difficult to find and afford.
In this episode of NoCo Voices, host Kristin Todd sits down with Heather O’Hayre,
director of Human Services for Larimer County, and Liz Means, Chief Strategy Officer
f...
What can we learn when we listen deeply to rural communities?
In this episode of NoCo Voices, host Kristin Todd sits down with John Chapdelaine, Vice President of Eastern Colorado at the NoCo Foundation, to explore the newly released Northeast Colorado Intersections Report.
Developed in partnership with Colorado State University Engagement and Extension, the report brings together data, community voices, and lived experiences from Lo...
In this episode of NoCo Voices, host Kristin Todd welcomes Lori Hodges, Director of the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, and Hally Strevey, Executive Director of the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, for a conversation about disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience in Northern Colorado.
Together, they explore what happens before, during, and long after a wildfire, flood, or other natural di...
In this episode of NoCo Voices, Kristin Todd explores the NoCo Foundation’s Intersections work, an approach to understanding how complex community challenges are connected across Northern Colorado.
She’s joined by Jeff Pomranka, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Loveland Berthoud, to share how their work goes far beyond delivering meals. From reducing social isolation to creating job training opportunities, Meals...
Housing is one of the most urgent challenges facing Northern Colorado, and one that requires regional solutions. Kristin Todd is joined by Ann Hutchison and Brooke Cunningham to explore how cross-sector collaboration, new funding tools, and regional thinking are shaping the future of housing across Larimer and Weld Counties.
Philanthropy isn’t just about big gifts, it’s about how we show up for our communities every day. In this episode, Kristin Todd talks with two participants in the NoCo Changemakers program about redefining philanthropy, learning through collective giving, and taking meaningful action in Northern Colorado.
As Northern Colorado’s nonprofit sector faces rising demand, funding pressures, and shifting expectations, this episode explores how organizations are adapting in real time. Kristin Todd is joined by three leaders who share candid insights on resilience, innovation, and the evolving role of nonprofits as essential partners in community well-being.
What does it take to build a stronger region across different communities, perspectives, and priorities? Former mayors John Gates and Jeni Arndt join Kristin Todd to reflect on leadership, regional collaboration, and the relationships that make progress possible across Weld and Larimer Counties.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of NoCo Voices. Host Kristin Todd, President of the NoCo Foundation, is joined by Board Chair Nick Roe and Board Member Nicole Staudinger to introduce the purpose behind the podcast—and the role of the NoCo Foundation in strengthening Northern Colorado. Together, they explore why local stories matter, how philanthropy fuels community impact, and what listeners can expect from future conversati...
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