I spent the afternoon at the Art Institute of Colorado in Denver interviewing faculty member Cynthia Petrus, and students; Ritika Valdehra, Jared Barner, and Judi Bortier. I was so impressed by their enthusiasm, talent, integrity, and motivation. Please watch, as you will be truly inspired by these very talented individuals. Be well! 

While cities across the nation are wrestling with homelessness, the problem is especially acute in Denver, where skyrocketing home prices and an influx of newcomers have helped swell the ranks of those living on the streets. In fact, renters need to earn $35/hr to be able to afford housing in metro Denver.

This is the full series of a three-part series highlighting three different careers in the aviation industry.  These three stories will show you how a passion for aviation and flight led three people into three different aviation career paths. This series will also demonstrate that you don't necesarily need to be a pilot of an aircraft to fulfill a deep passion for aviation.

Third episode of a three part series highlighting three people with the same passion for aviation, and how their passions guided them into three different career paths within the aviation industry.

In this episode, you will be introduced to an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Pilot and Director of Flight Operations for Alpha Pixel Digital, Chris Swathwood.  Chris has combined his passions of photography and aviation into his ideal dream job. 

The second episode of a three part series highlighting three people with the same passion for aviation, and how their passions guided them into three different career paths within the aviation industry.

In this episode, you will be introduced to an Operations Specialist at Centennial Airport, located in Englewood, Colorado. Jeremy Gunn was studying to become a pilot, but he soon found himself on a different career path when he became an Airport Operations Specialist at Centennial Airport. 

First of a three part series highlighting three people with the same passion for aviation, and how their passions guided them into three different career paths within the aviation industry.

In this episode, you will be introduced to Colorado State Patrol Trooper and Pilot Josiah Ii.  Josiah combined his passions of law enforcement and aviation into his ideal dream job. 

The Jester's Court is Denver's finest short form improv team. They've performed live regularly at Voodoo Comedy Playhouse for over a year and a half.  Connor Hall created and produces the live show.  The show features the talent of Joseph Galvin, Jessie Heister, Michael Jeffries, Donald Kiley, Jillian Leigh Kudrycki and Mylene Van Zjil.  Joseph is also a producer on the TV side