I love it when young alumni remind us why we do what we do—why we teach, mentor, and build programs that stretch beyond the ...

Betesh, 41, is a “dedicated educator,” who “leads with heart, creativity and a deep belief in the power of student voice,” Zaleta said.

Heart disease and stroke remain leading causes of death, affecting 1 in 3 Americans. Every 34 seconds someone has a heart attack; every 40 seconds, a stroke.

Left to right: Graduate student Naia Zulueta, moderator and journalist Lakshmi Singh, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, graduate student John Ecklu and Professor Amanda Carrico. Photos by Casey Cass/CU Boulder.

When we scaled initiatives into Latin America, the ability to flex, listen, and adjust quickly allowed us to lead with both strategy and cultural awareness. Empathy becomes a leadership superpower.

Betesh, 41, is a “dedicated educator,” who “leads with heart, creativity and a deep belief in the power of student voice,” Zaleta said.