Source: Lake City Silver World Newspaper

Being raised rural prepared Kristie Borchers for her numerous leadership roles in Lake City, Colorado. Now, Borchers is being recognized nationally, having been chosen as one of six rural leaders who will shape the Denny Berens Rural Health Project, a new rural leadership training program through the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH).

The program aims to make a difference in rural communities by supporting leaders who can champion ideas and initiative for community-appropriate health solutions and strengthening their collective voice on healthcare policy concerns nationally. Clint Cresawn, Colorado STRIDES Program Manager, nominated Borchers for this honor, saying that she “exemplifies a collaborative leadership style, working to encourage and support others, while nurturing relationships and partnership.”

Read the press release and full article here.