Profiles: The people shaping the Springs

The people shaping the Springs

Profiles introduces the people behind Colorado Springs: founders, physicians, chefs, artists, veterans and neighbors whose work changes how the city lives. Each story is reported in person and photographed on location across El Paso County, from downtown studios to Briargate clinics and Manitou kitchens. Read how they got here, what they are building, and why it matters to the Pikes Peak region.

Lead story

Mary Rosenoff Moves Forward

A life that prepared her for challenges helped her strive for more.

By Linda DuVal5 min read

Adopted Home for Life

Lydia Andrews Has Designs on Colorado Springs

By Linda DuVal5 min read

A Clear Future for All

The same values that guided Joe Aldaz through each season of his life — from small town New Mexico to military service to leading the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce — continue to determine every step he takes today.

By Alyssa Shikles5 min read

Thought Leader

Jonathan A. Liebert is pushing himself and all of us forward towards the future of AI. From tool to thought partner, human and system must advance together despite the real risks and biases.

By Melanie Sue Hicks, PhD4 min read

The Soldier Discovered His Song

I felt like if somebody was trying to stop or block our freedoms, then I had every right and honor and privilege of being able to fight them.

By Alyssa Shikles5 min read

Defying Ranks. Rewriting The Rules.

When I was 3 years old, I told my mom I was going to be president of the United States.

By Linda DuVal6 min read

Courage In Adversity

Ryan Darilek’s journey from Pine Creek High School graduate to a leader in justice reform and Chief Impact Officer of COS Collective is due to one day that changed everything.

By Helen Mott3 min read