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Denver Public Schools Foundation Names Kelly Brough and Roxane White to Board of Directors

DENVER, Jan. 26, 2010 – The Denver Public Schools (DPS) Foundation is pleased to welcome two distinguished civic leaders to its board of directors: Kelly Brough, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce; and Roxane White, chief of staff to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.

Prior to taking over leadership at the Chamber, Kelly Brough served as chief of staff for the City and County of Denver from 2005 to 2009. Her career at the City also includes previous positions as deputy chief of staff and director of the Office of Accountability and Reform, personnel analyst and director of human resources. Brough created the first pay-for-performance program for Denver employees. Brough also spent time directing an internationally recognized leadership program at the University of Colorado at Denver. She holds bachelor’s degrees in sociology and criminal justice from Montana State University and a master’s of business administration from the University of Colorado at Denver.

Before her appointment as Mayor Hickenlooper’s chief of staff, Roxane White served as executive director of the Timothy and Bernadette Marquez Foundation, where she was responsible for developing strategic giving in the areas of health care, education and human services. White previously worked for the City and County of Denver as manager of the Department of Human Services from 2003-2008. She is the former chair of Denver’s Road Home, the City’s 10-year plan to end homelessness. White also previously worked as president and CEO of Urban Peak, Urban Peak Colorado Springs, Urban Peak Housing Corporation and The Spot. White has a bachelor’s degree from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and master’s degrees in social work and divinity from San Francisco State University and San Francisco Theological Seminary.

“Kelly and Roxane each bring tremendous leadership skills and a reputation for collaboration to the DPS Foundation board of directors and we are thrilled that they have chosen to join our team,” said Kristin Colon, president and CEO of the DPS Foundation. “Both Roxane and Kelly understand first-hand that a strong public school system strengthens the community as a whole. Their valued and trusted experience will help us continue reaching out to the business and civic communities to emphasize that Denver’s economic and social future depends on all of us supporting today’s schools and students.”

About the Denver Public Schools Foundation
The DPS Foundation raises and manages funds in support of various programs that drive student achievement, including principal leadership development, resources for teachers and classrooms, and after-school tutoring and enrichment programs. Through strategic program investments and community leadership, we support Denver Public Schools in creating a district where outstanding educational achievements are the norm and all children have hope of a great future. For more information, visit www.dpsfoundation.org.

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Contact:

Denver Public Schools Foundation

Natalie Wilkins

Communications Director

nwilkins@dpsfoundation.org

720-423-3877