MMCO News

Genius has no zip code. Our students are the proof.

"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

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MMCO Announces Kristin Kirkpatrick as new Chair, Board of Directors

Today, we extend our deepest appreciation to outgoing Chair, Board of Directors, Brady Miller. His remarkable dedication and leadership have helped shape Minds Matter Colorado into the organization it is today. Thank you, Brady, for your unwavering commitment to our students as Chair! We’re thrilled you’ll continue to serve as a general member of the…

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A Statement from Minds Matter

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that universities may no longer use race in their consideration of candidates for admission.   The ruling will change the college admissions landscape for our students and students like ours. Race-conscious admission policies were designed to level the playing field for systematically excluded students, promote diversity, and foster a…

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Minds Matter – Finding Success for All

On Wednesday, June 27, MMCO was featured on Colorado & Company on 9NEWS. Check out the segment and hear directly from our fearless leader Kate and MMCO alum, Jose, from the Class of ’21 all about what MMCO does and why we do it.

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Summer Newsletter 2023

Welcome to the Minds Matter Colorado Newsletter. Each quarter we’ll share news and events happening with our students, mentors, and community.

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MMCO Featured 9News’ Word of Thanks

Minds Matter Colorado was featured on 9News’ Next with Kyle Clark: Word of Thanks! Watch the segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAywWPCB1Gc /  Each week, Kyle presents a new non-profit organization doing crucial work in Colorado and asks his viewers to consider making just a $5 donation. As part of Word of Thanks, Kyle matches the first fifty donations…

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All About Kate!

I’ve quit my job to travel twice so far. The first time I was solo.  I needed to add Spanish vocab words next to the French ones in my brain. And I needed to figure some stuff out about myself before turning 30.  So I moved in with a family in Quito, Ecuador.  If I…