"I eventually want to become an anesthesiologist so it’s been really nice to learn what steps I need to take to get there and what colleges will help me achieve my goal."
– Z, Second year mentee and junior at Denver East
MMCO Welcomes New Board of Directors Members Jesse, Kate, & Chris!
We’re so excited to introduce to you the newest MMCO Board members! We’ll be spotlighting them throughout the next couple weeks. Today we welcome Kate, Chris, and Jesse! Name: Jesse Zamora City/Town: Aurora LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-zamora College/Year: University of Colorado Boulder, 2016, UC Denver 2024 Degree: Political Science, MPA Employer: Colorado Association of REALTORS Role/Job…
MMCO Spring Newsletter 2024
In this edition of our Newsletter, you’ll hear about a longtime MMCO volunteer who was recently recognized as an Everyday Hero by a local news outlet; MMCO students who were named Questbridge scholars; our annual CELEBRATE event, and much more! Make sure to read this issue and subscribe for all future updates!
MMCO Welcomes Jesse Flores to the Board of Directors
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Jesse Flores! Jesse brings with him a wealth of experience and a dedication to making a meaningful impact in our organization. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Jesse as we embark on this exciting journey together! More about…
Three MMCO Students Among National Questbridge Scholars
QuestBridge is a national nonprofit that connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities. Recipients of this prestigious scholarship gain admission to highly selective colleges and receive full-ride, four year scholarships from those institutions. Match Scholarship Recipients are admitted early to QuestBridge college partners with full four-year scholarships provided by the…
16-Year MMCO Volunteer Recognized as Everyday Hero by Denver7
We want to send a huge and heartfelt congratulations to Mike Raleigh for his recent recognition as an Everyday Hero by Channel 7. This is a testament to his selfless service and impact within our community.
MMCO Fall Newsletter 2023
Minds Matter Colorado is more than a college access and success program. It is more than a mentoring program. The blend of these two things is what makes this organization unique. Yes, our community of students, families, volunteer mentors and program leaders all come together in service of helping phenomenal young people navigate their journey to college success. But HOW we do it – by building close relationships over 3 years of regular, facilitated conversations and activities, leads to truly transformational relationships and community.