
VANCOUVER, B.C.

Urban Exploration Steering Committee
The Urban Exploration Steering Committee is a group of individuals representing member organizations and companies across size and industry who meet monthly over a 6-month period to work with the Downtown Denver Partnership staff to develop and implement the 2023 and 2024 Urban Exploration program iteneraries.
The Downtown Denver Partnership and its members truly appreciate the input of the entire Urban Exploration Steering Committee to create an inspiring and educational experience for Urban Exploration program attendees.
The primary duties of the Steering Committee involve:
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Urban Exploration 2023 itinerary development
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Provide recommendations and local connections related to content for the 2023 program
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Provide critical feedback to staff concerning the 2023 program itinerary
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Provide advice and recommendations for the 2024 Urban Exploration Program
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Sponsorship recruitment
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Participant procurement and support
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Hosting duties while on location (via itinerary breakout sessions and social activities)


2023 - 2024 Urban Exploration Steering Committee Members
Naomi Amaha, The Denver Foundation
Terrell Brown, Gusto
Kyle Chism, Turner Construction | Co-Chair
Mizraim Cordero, United Airlines
Sarah Cullen, Sidecar PR
Janine Davidson, Metropolitan State University | Co-Chair
Evan Dryer, City & County of Denver
Rhys Duggan, Revesco Properties
Fred Glick, Columbia Group LLLP
Barbara Grandjean, Husch Blackwell
Brian Holland, Mortenson
Polly Jessen, Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell
Adeeb Khan, Delta Dental Foundation
Peter Lauener, Brookfield
Lizzy Lee, Strae Advisory Services
Matt Mahoney, Kronke Sports & Entertainment
Rachel Marion, Denver Commercial Association of Realtors (DMCAR)
Scott Martinez, Martinez & Associates
Rodney Milton, Urban Land Institute
Andy Mountain, GBSM
Chris Parezo, Civitas
Adam Perkins, Urban Villages
Simone Ross, Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
Julianne Scherer, HDR
Gloria Schoch, VF Corporation
Kwame Spearman, Tattered Cover Bookstore
Paul Stewart, Dig Studio, Inc.
Maren Stewart, Taloma Partners
Ashley Stiles, Tribe Development
Martha Weidemann, NINE dot Arts
Meredith Wenskoski, Livable Cities Studio