Welcome to the CU Denver Change Makers Alumni website
This newly designed space helps you connect across cohorts with other like-minded individuals who have also completed the fellowship program. We hope you’ll visit regularly to stay informed about future events, learn more about your fellow alumni and stay connected with the Change Makers community.
Explore the site
This site offers a range of features aimed at building connection and community. These include:
- Events: Stay informed about upcoming events
- Forum: Engage with other Change Makers alumni through general dialogue or topic-driven exchanges
- Directory: Access information and profiles about your fellow Change Makers alumni
- Volunteer: Volunteer with fellow alumni to strengthen connections and help others continue their Change Makers journey
These features will appear as Tabs at the top of the screen after you’ve registered as a site user. To do this, scroll down to the “How to Get Started” section below.
Stay up to date
You’ll also notice posts on the home page to the right of this welcome section. These will be updated regularly to include alumni profiles, inspirational quotes, links to timely resources and updates on the Change Makers program. We encourage you to check back often to stay in the loop.
Note: This is a private site for CU Denver Change Makers alumni. Access to the directory, forum, and other features is available only to registered alumni users
How to get started
To access and use all the site’s features, you’ll need to first register and log in.
- Register by clicking on the “Login” button in the top right. On the Login page, click “Register” and create a username and password for logging into the site.
- Build your profile: After logging in, you’ll be taken to a user page where you can add a photo and provide a little information about yourself by clicking on the gear button.
- Access your account: Once complete, you’ll see your name and photo appear at the top right
- Return home: To get back to the home page, click on “CU Denver Change Makers Alumni” at the top.
And if you’re looking for information about the Change Makers program itself, visit https://www.ucdenver.edu/change-makers
ALUMNI UPDATES
Stories, resources and news from the Change Makers community
- Inaugural ‘Walk & Talk’ provided connection
Great to launch the “First Wednesday Walk & Talk” on April 1 and connect in the park, while chatting about life after Change Makers. We all agreed that staying open and curious has helped us navigate this next phase — one that feels exciting and energizing, and at times uncertain. We shared what’s been easier and harder than we imagined and appreciated the honesty, connection and ideas that emerged from the group of walkers and talkers.
The conversation continues each month at 8 a.m. on the first Wednesday in Wash Park (meet at fire station on corner of Franklin and Virginia streets). The next meetup will be May 6. Come as you are — whether things are clear or still taking shape — and feel free to bring your own topics, too.
- Getting to know Tony Brucha
This is an ongoing series of Change Makers alumni profiles — a chance to get to know one another a little better through stories, reflections and glimpses into life after the program. We’re looking for more alumni to feature, so if you’re willing to be profiled in a future post, please reach out to our site editor, Lisa Schlichtman, at lschlichtman@gmail.com.
Q. What are your hobbies and interests?
A. My core hobby is music (listening and playing) and playing guitar; mostly blues-based rock.
Q. What’s something meaningful you’re currently working on or are involved in (professionally or personally)?
A. The Denver band that I play with is En Tu Oblivion. We have been writing new original music and are in a local studio recording a few of them.
Q. What is something about you that would surprise people?
A. I like to roller blade Wash Park.
Q. What about Change Makers had a lasting effect on you?
A. A continued focus on research and learning in areas of interest. One of my current interests is the acceleration and transformation of AI; I use AI apps ChatGPT and Gemini 3 at present. And I recently attended a Cisco AI Summit “The Builders of the AI Economy” livestream.
- You’re invited. Change Makers Alumni to gather for spring get-together.
All Change Makers alumni are invited to attend a spring get-together from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Barquentine Brewery, located inside the Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood.
It will be a relaxed afternoon of conversation and deeper connection with tables set aside at the brewery. If you come hungry, grab something from the food court or you can also order food at the brewery. Feel free to bring your significant other or a friend.
You should have received an Evite so please RSVP, even if it’s a maybe. Informal remarks are set for 2:45 p.m. but people can come and go as they please. Free parking is available, and the only cost to attend is the food and beverages you plan to purchase. Hope to see you there!