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Top 20 female leaders honored

Colo. women's group marks two decades

By Joanne Kelley

Published November 14, 2007 at 9:49 p.m.

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The Women's Foundation of Colorado marked its 20th anniversary by recognizing 20 female leaders in the state.

The women were identified for their efforts on behalf of women and girls, or for breaking ground in male-dominated fields, or because they have inspired others.

The award winners will be honored at a lunch today at the Colorado Convention Center.

The recipients are:

* Jennifer Atler of Invest in Kids, Denver

* Patricia Barela Rivera, U.S. Small Business Administration, Denver

* Janet Beardsley, YWCA of Boulder County, Boulder

* Michele A. Bloom, former dean, The Women's College of the University of Denver

* Mary Carraher, Project Self-Sufficiency, Fort Collins

* Susie Davis, Vail Valley Youth Foundation

* Andrea Duran, Open World Learning, Denver

* Jean F. East, Project WISE, Denver

* Chelley Gardner-Smith, Partners in Housing, Colorado Springs

* Laurie A. Harvey, Center for Work Education and Employment, Denver

* Carmen Hubbs, Archuleta County Victim Assistance Program, Pagosa Springs

* Heather Lurie, White House Project, Denver

* Cydney Marsico, philanthropist, Denver

* Leigh McGown-Kauffman, Yampah Teen Parent Program, Aspen

* Linda Meric, 9to5 National Association of Working Women, Denver

* Yolanda Russell, KeyBank's Key4Women Program, Denver

* Toni Schmid, Work Options for Women, Denver

* Elizabeth Suarez, Avanza Business Group, Denver

* Laura Tyson, Women's Wilderness Institute, Boulder

The Gay & Lesbian Fund sponsored the awards.