Roaring Fork, Colorado River valleys join for ELEVATE 2026

Women from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys are invited to come together for ELEVATE 2026, a regional forum focused on leadership, community and connection.

Roaring Fork Leadership, in partnership with Colorado Mountain College, will host the event from 1 to 6 p.m. April 10 at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs, according to a press release.

“Organizers designed ELEVATE as an interactive forum that brings women together to share experiences, exchange ideas and connect across professions and backgrounds,” the release states. “Organizers aim to give attendees a chance to step away from daily routines, reflect on their work and build connections across the region.”

The program will feature local leaders that include Gail Sheridan Schwartz, a former Colorado state senator, and Jamie Abbott, executive director of Carbondale Arts. The event will also include a panel discussion on workplace culture and leadership with Cindy Dady, CEO of Sunlight Mountain Resort, and other regional leaders “to discuss how organizations build trust, support employees and retain staff,” according to the release.

Participants will be able to take part in small-group discussions and informal networking, with time to connect over food and refreshments.

Morgridge Commons is at 815 Cooper Ave., on the second floor. General admission costs $109. To register or learn more, visit rfleadership.org/elevate_women_bridging_passion.