Theme: Bounce

To bounce is to rebound. To bounce is to ricochet. To bounce is to react. When we talk about the physics of a bounce, there is more damage to be done when an object bounces off another. It is the rebound and ricochet that cause the change, not the static. In life, we bounce back from hard times and into good ones. We bounce to and from new experiences and remember the old. We use the bounces of our life to tell our stories.

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1169 Euclid Ave
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
United States

Angela Hummel

Interdisciplinary Artist, Writer, Educator, and Art Theologian

Angela Hummel is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and educator. Angela has spent the past decade working on creating the method of Art Theology. Art Theology uses the creative languages of the arts to explore ideas and questions about God and Love. The Art Theology Method is based on a contemplative, collaborative, and dialogic pedagogy that seeks to connect people and expand our ideas of Love.

Arthur Biggs

Colorful Local Character

Arthur Biggs is a self-employed window cleaner who is constantly in awe of the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. He is grateful for an amazing wife and daughter who keep him busy hiking and gardening. Arthur enjoys playing guitar, writing, creative projects of all sorts and is always curious about the world we live in.

John Bally

Professor of Astrophysics, Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS), Associate Director, Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA), University of Colorado Boulder

John did his undergraduate studies at the University of California Berkeley and earned his PhD at the University of Massachusetts in 1980. He was a researcher at AT&T Bell Laboratories between 1980 and 1991. He then joined the faculty of the University of Colorado Boulder. He studies the interstellar medium, the formation of stars and planets, and the cosmic cycling and evolution of matter. He is interested in fundamental physics and cosmology. He is an avid skier.

Lynsey Howell

Corporate Pilot

Lynsey is a corporate pilot who is passionate about inspiring the next generation. She is focused on empowering female pilots and ensuring that they shine with confidence. Lynsey works with pilots one-on-one, leads group coaching sessions, and hosts webinars for flight schools. During her 20 years in aviation, she has flown the rich and famous in business jets, a twin-engine seaplane pilot in the Caribbean, and as a flight instructor with multiple ratings.

Maggie Grout

Social entrepreneur

Maggie Grout seeks to increase access to education with humanitarian-driven technology solutions. Adopted from China, Maggie knew from a young age that she wanted to dedicate her life to finding solutions that tackle the global education crisis. Founding Thinking Huts in 2015, she had the vision to increase access to education infrastructure by building 3D printed schools in partnership with communities where the need is greatest. Because only 5% of firms are led by a female CEO, Maggie seeks to challenge the stereotypes and close the global opportunity gap.

Melanie Peffer

Author + Learning Scientist and Master Biology Educator

Melanie Peffer is the best-selling author of Biology Everywhere: How the science of life matters to everyday life. Biology Everywhere is a journey through the science of life as told through our daily experiences. Dr. Peffer is also on faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder where she studies how people learn and understand science, and teaches introductory biology courses as part of the Health Professionals Residential Academic Program. She also leads workshops and coaches scientists on effective science communication to the general public. Melanie enjoys playing her flute and piccolo and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer in the great outdoors with her husband and son.

Nina Williams

Professional Climber + Development Coach

Nina Williams is a professional climber best known for her highball ascents, although she enjoys a variety of challenges in bouldering, sport, traditional, and big wall climbing. She works with outdoor athletes and teams as a certified development coach with a special interest in mindset communication. When she’s not coaching or climbing, Nina enjoys a good cup of coffee and scrambling around the Front Range of Colorado.

Shuli Steele

Principal, Solutions Architect

Shuli Steele is a global solutions architect who researches the impact of information and design on workplace productivity. Her work focuses on connecting applied learning and resources to project efficacy. She holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture and a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems from the University of Colorado Boulder, and is passionate about innovation, culture, and sustainability.

Yaprak DeCarmine

Co-founder & CEO

Yaprak is the co-founder and CEO of Game Jolt, one of the largest communities for people who make and play video games. Born and raised in Ankara, Turkey, she moved to the United States with her family at the age of 9. Yaprak relied heavily on video games as well as TV shows like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to learn English. After meeting her husband, David, while working at a startup in Seattle, they decided to quit their jobs to grow Game Jolt into the influential platform for millions of gamers and creators from all corners of the world -- ranging from influencers with millions of followers to studios with millions of dollars in revenue. As of today, 150,000,000 people have visited Game Jolt to join thousands of fan communities and play over 200,000 self-published games. Yaprak has led partnerships with the biggest influencers and brands in the world to create opportunities for creators and is dedicated to build the platform where 3 billion gamers can call home.