Subject Matter Experts

Arron Mansika has developed programming for and counseled thousands of entrepreneurs (yes, literally). He co-created a trade association in 2006 called Naturally Boulder, then led it for 15 years. As inaugural Executive Director, Arron oversaw the group’s cultural and business development as the model expanded to nine markets across the US, forming Naturally Network.

Arron is the Executive Director of a leadership development institute called RIHEL. Emphasizing a focus on public and environmental health workforces, RIHEL trains advanced leadership skills.

Arron is the founder of Mindful Your Business. The company builds skills in business professionals to meet each moment with their awareness and intelligence – not habit – to align intention with impact and generate effective action.

Lisa has an extensive background in journalism and marketing, but her inextinguishable passion for connecting people with causes is what inspired her to found With Good Cause, Inc.

Strengths:
• Marketing and public relations campaigns that focus on brand development and recognition.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Extensive work in event planning, management and promotion.
• Mission focus in corporate and sports philanthropy.
• Success in fundraising and developing corporate sponsor and private donor relations.
• Copywriting and content strategy.
• Accomplished writer and journalist with exceptional research and interview skills.

Her own work in the community is central to her business values and success. Lisa has been active on the Board of Directors for the “I Have A Dream” Foundation, The Public Interest Internship Experience at The University of Colorado, The Eye Health Institute and the Denver Better Business Bureau. She currently holds a position on the Advisory Board for the Sports Philanthropy Certification program at The George Washington University, is a mentor for the Watson Institute and serves as Public Relations and Media Advisor to Von’s Vision, the foundation created by Denver Bronco, Von Miller.

Catherine helps small businesses take the leap to the next stage of their growth through fresh, creative strategic marketing. Through her programs and support small businesses can gain clarity on their current situation, and then work on innovative marketing solutions that develop communities and create sales growth.

Born and brought up in the UK, her significant background in blue chip technology marketing (including senior roles at Apple UK) spans channel marketing, strategic branding, product management, communications, small business programs and PR. Since relocating to Colorado she has worked with small businesses to apply big brand tactics and strategy to their unique communities, through her business Power & Purpose Marketing.

James Oury is Founder of Oury Law, based in Durango and Denver. James is a US Attorney, British Lawyer and Accountant with 25 years of global legal experience. He is a serial entrepreneur (3 start ups and exits) and a Member of the International Bar Association. Oury Law provides actionable advice to technology entrepreneurs looking to propel growth.