

Urban Exploration Steering Committee
The Urban Exploration Steering Committee, comprising individuals from diverse organizations, collaborates monthly for six months with Downtown Denver Partnership staff to develop and execute Urban Exploration program itineraries.
The Committee's key responsibilities include:
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Urban Exploration itinerary development and thought considerations for the international programming.
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Offering recommendations and local connections for the program's content
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Advising and recommending direction for the annual Urban Exploration Program
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Engaging in sponsorship and participant recruitment
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Hosting duties during on-location activities, including itinerary breakout sessions and social events.


2024-2025 Urban Exploration Steering Committee Members
Naomi Amaha, The Denver Foundation
Mizraim Cordero, United Airlines
Sarah Cullen, Sidecar PR
Jackie Devine, Alpine Bank
Tami Door, Life Properties
Evan Dreyer, City & County of Denver
Rhys Duggan, Revesco Properties
Blake Fulenwider, LC Fulenwider Inc.
Jason Gallardo, MG Public Affairs
Alex Garrison, Gensler
Fred Glick, Columbia Group LLLP
Barbara Grandjean, Husch Blackwell
Brian Holland, Mortenson
Polly Jessen, Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell
Lizzy Lee, Strae Advisory Services | Co-Chair
Traci Lounsbury, Elements
Matt Mahoney, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Jason Gallardo, MG Public Affairs
Martha McGee, NINE dot Arts | Co-Chair
Matt Mahoney, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Andy Mountain, GBSM
Chris Parezo, Civitas
Simone Ross, Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
Julianne Scherer, HDR
Chris Shears, SA+R
Maren Stewart, Taloma Partners
Paul Stewart, Dig Studio, Inc.
Meredith Wenskoski, Livable Cities Studio