Behind the scenes, one of the biggest movers and shakers at the CU Denver Business School is Malena Brohm. Before coming to the Business School, she worked in the corporate world at a start-up when the economy took a downturn. Funding ran out, and Brohm decided this was the perfect opportunity to consider what she wanted to do next. A position opened at the Business School, and she took it, marking the beginning of a remarkable 22-year career.   Read more

The end of tax season means finances and the economy are on everyone’s mind, but have you ever considered economic inequalities? Currently, women and people of color have less access to the economy. Despite social advances that mean women don’t need to marry, married women are richer than their single counterparts. Many barriers prevent equal access to the economy, and to analyze these barriers, and how to overcome them, Danielle Shoots, ‘08, and Councilwoman Shontel Lewis joined CU Denver’s Empowering Women in Business course to host an open discussion.   Read more

Navigating the workplace as a woman can be challenging, especially in industries where gender disparities persist. In such environments, classes like the CU Denver Business School’s Empowering Women in Business (EWiB) serve as invaluable resources, providing a platform for young women to gain insights, develop skills, and build networks to help them overcome barriers and thrive in their careers.  Read more