Dr. Mordecai Named 2026 Changemaker of the Year by "Colorado Youth For A Change"

Last night, I had the honor of receiving the 2026 Changemaker of the Year Award from Colorado Youth For A Change!

Thank you to the organization and its leaders for this meaningful recognition and for helping young people reconnect with education, opportunity, and their own potential.

I proudly share this honor with my Community College of Aurora colleagues. Your commitment to our students makes meaningful change possible every day. Celebrating alongside my family made the evening especially meaningful. Their love and support sustain my commitment to this work.

A young person’s circumstances can never tell the full story of their potential. Together, we have a responsibility to see that potential, remove barriers, and help create opportunities for it to flourish.

-Dr. Mordecai