Conversations with neighbors strengthening Northern Colorado. In each episode, Kristin Todd talks with thought leaders from Northern Colorado.

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 conversations.

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 conversations.

Welcome! Who are we, what is exciting about the region, why the NoCo Foundation, why now, what to expect in the series.

Conversations with Neighbors Strengthening Northern Colorado

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 Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma counties. Together, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strengths shaping Northeastern Colorado and what those insights mean for the future of our entire region.John shares his perspective on rural philanthropy, community leadership, and why investing in relationships is essential to strengthening communities. The conversation explores how the report can help guide future partnerships, inform philanthropic investments, and elevate the voices of residents who know their communities best.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of:• The purpose and findings of the Northeast Colorado Intersections Report • What rural philanthropy looks like in practice • Emerging opportunities across Northeastern Colorado • The role of local leadership in creating lasting change • Why Eastern Colorado's success is connected to the future of Northern ColoradoWhether you're a community leader, donor, nonprofit professional, or simply curious about the people and places that help shape our region, this conversation offers valuable insight into the power of listening, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.Resources• Read the Northeast Colorado Intersections Report: <a href="https://nocofoundation.org/necointersections%20">https://nocofoundation.org/necointersections </a>• Learn more about the NoCo Foundation's Eastern Colorado work: <a href="https://nocofoundation.org/communities-served/eastern-colorado/%20%E2%80%A8">https://nocofoundation.org/communities-served/eastern-colorado/ </a>• Learn more about the NoCo Foundation: <a href="https://www.nocofoundation.org">https://www.nocofoundation.org</a>About NoCo VoicesNoCo Voices features conversations with neighbors across Northern Colorado who are building connections, strengthening community, and creating meaningful change. Together, we're exploring the ideas, partnerships, and people shaping our region's future. <a href="https://nocofoundation.org/noco-voices-podcast%20">https://nocofoundation.org/noco-voices-podcast </a>

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 Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma counties. Together, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strengths shaping Northeastern Colorado and what those insights mean for the future of our entire region.
John shares his perspective on rural philanthropy, community leadership, and why investing in relationships is essential to strengthening communities. The conversation explores how the report can help guide future partnerships, inform philanthropic investments, and elevate the voices of residents who know their communities best.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of:
• The purpose and findings of the Northeast Colorado Intersections Report
 • What rural philanthropy looks like in practice • Emerging opportunities across Northeastern Colorado 
• The role of local leadership in creating lasting change
 • Why Eastern Colorado's success is connected to the future of Northern Colorado
Whether you're a community leader, donor, nonprofit professional, or simply curious about the people and places that help shape our region, this conversation offers valuable insight into the power of listening, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
Resources
• Read the Northeast Colorado Intersections Report: https://nocofoundation.org/necointersections 
• Learn more about the NoCo Foundation's Eastern Colorado work: https://nocofoundation.org/communities-served/eastern-colorado/ 
• Learn more about the NoCo Foundation: https://www.nocofoundation.org
About NoCo Voices
NoCo Voices features conversations with neighbors across Northern Colorado who are building connections, strengthening community, and creating meaningful change. Together, we're exploring the ideas, partnerships, and people shaping our region's future.
https://nocofoundation.org/noco-voices-podcast

What can we learn when we listen deeply to rural communities?

Rural Roots, Regional Impact: The Northeast Colorado Intersections Report

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 disaster. Lori shares how emergency managers help communities prepare for emergencies and coordinate response efforts when disaster strikes. Hally discusses the lasting impacts disasters can have on watersheds and natural systems, and why environmental recovery is deeply connected to community recovery. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration among public agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, and residents. It also explores how philanthropy can help fill critical gaps during long-term recovery, supporting both people and places long after emergency response efforts have ended. Listeners will learn about: • How communities can prepare before disaster strikes • What happens during the first hours and days of an emergency • The realities of long-term disaster recovery • The connection between watershed health and community resilience • The role philanthropy plays in supporting recovery efforts • How partnerships are helping strengthen wildfire resilience across Northern Colorado This episode is a reminder that recovery isn't a moment, it's a process. And building resilient communities requires all of us working together. ResourcesEmergency Alerts • Sign up for Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) emergency alerts:  <a href="https://www.leta911.org/%20">https://www.leta911.org/ </a>• Learn about emergency preparedness resources: <a href="https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/2023/em_prep_guide_final_04.26.2023.pdf">https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/2023/em_prep_guide_final_04.26.2023.pdf</a>  Organizations Featured in This Episode • Larimer County Office of Emergency Management:  <a href="https://www.larimer.gov/emergency">https://www.larimer.gov/emergency</a>• Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed: <a href="https://www.poudrewatershed.org/">https://www.poudrewatershed.org/</a> Support Recovery Efforts • Learn more about the NoCo Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund:  https://nocofoundation.org/noco-disaster-recovery-fund/ • Make a donation to support long-term disaster recovery efforts in Northern Colorado:  <a href="https://cfnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3013">https://cfnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3013</a>  Preparedness Resources • Build an emergency kit <a href="https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/lcdhe-72-hour-emergency-kit.pdf%20%E2%80%A8">https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/lcdhe-72-hour-emergency-kit.pdf </a>• Create a family communication plan • Know your evacuation routes • Stay informed through local emergency notification systems About NoCo Voices NoCo Voices features conversations with neighbors across Northern Colorado who are building connections, strengthening community, and creating meaningful change. Together, we're exploring the ideas, partnerships, and people shaping our region's future. <a href="https://nocofoundation.org/noco-voices-podcast%20">https://nocofoundation.org/noco-voices-podcast </a>

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 disaster. Lori shares how emergency managers help communities prepare for emergencies and coordinate response efforts when disaster strikes. Hally discusses the lasting impacts disasters can have on watersheds and natural systems, and why environmental recovery is deeply connected to community recovery.

The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration among public agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, and residents. It also explores how philanthropy can help fill critical gaps during long-term recovery, supporting both people and places long after emergency response efforts have ended.

Listeners will learn about:
• How communities can prepare before disaster strikes • What happens during the first hours and days of an emergency • The realities of long-term disaster recovery • The connection between watershed health and community resilience • The role philanthropy plays in supporting recovery efforts • How partnerships are helping strengthen wildfire resilience across Northern Colorado
This episode is a reminder that recovery isn't a moment, it's a process. And building resilient communities requires all of us working together.

Resources
Emergency Alerts
 • Sign up for Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) emergency alerts:  https://www.leta911.org/ 
• Learn about emergency preparedness resources: https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/2023/em_prep_guide_final_04.26.2023.pdf 

Organizations Featured in This Episode
 • Larimer County Office of Emergency Management:  https://www.larimer.gov/emergency
• Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed: https://www.poudrewatershed.org/ 
Support Recovery Efforts
 • Learn more about the NoCo Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund:  https://nocofoundation.org/noco-disaster-recovery-fund/ 
• Make a donation to support long-term disaster recovery efforts in Northern Colorado:  https://cfnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3013 
Preparedness Resources 
• Build an emergency kit https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/lcdhe-72-hour-emergency-kit.pdf 
• Create a family communication plan
 • Know your evacuation routes 
• Stay informed through local emergency notification systems

About NoCo Voices

NoCo Voices features conversations with neighbors across Northern Colorado who are building connections, strengthening community, and creating meaningful change. Together, we're exploring the ideas, partnerships, and people shaping our region's future.
https://nocofoundation.org/noco-voices-podcast

Disasters may make headlines for days or weeks, but recovery often takes years.

When Disaster Strikes: Preparedness, Recovery, and the Long Road Forward

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 on Wheels is a powerful example of how connection, care, and opportunity intersect to strengthen a community.

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 on Wheels is a powerful example of how connection, care, and opportunity intersect to strengthen a community.

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.

More Than a Meal: Connection, Community, and the Power of Intersections

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.

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.

Housing is one of the most urgent challenges facing Northern Colorado, and one that requires regional solutions.

Cracking the Housing Puzzle: Regional Solutions in Action

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.

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.

You don’t have to wait to become a philanthropist—you might already be one.

How to Be a Philanthropist (Hint, You Already Are)

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.

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.

Nonprofits aren’t on the sidelines of our region’s future—they are central to it.

The State of the Nonprofit Sector in Northern Colorado

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.

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.