Graduating from Leadership La Plata is just the beginning. As an LLP alum, you're part of a network of community leaders who continue to learn, connect, serve, and make a difference throughout La Plata County.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership skills, reconnect with classmates, or give back to the program, there are plenty of ways to stay involved.
Take Your Leadership to the Next Level
Level Up is an exclusive program for Leadership La Plata alumni designed to build on the LLP experience through continued leadership development, meaningful connections, and community engagement.
Level Up Your Leadership. Strengthen Connections. Give Back.
- Keep Growing: Strengthen your leadership skills and gain fresh perspectives.
- Stay Connected: Reconnect with fellow alumni across class years.
- Put Leadership into Action: Apply what you've learned to real-world challenges.
- Give Back: Support LLP and the community that helped shape your leadership experience.
Level Up: Past Experiences & What's Next
From leadership development and personal reflection to hands-on service and strengthening communication skills, LLP Level Up brings alumni together to keep learning, connecting, and making a difference.
Stay Connected! Watch for upcoming Level Up sessions and new opportunities to grow alongside fellow LLP alumni.
Dues & Contributions
Support the future of Leadership La Plata by renewing your annual contribution. Your dues fund scholarships, alumni programming, and community projects—ensuring LLP continues to inspire, connect, and develop leaders across La Plata County.
Sponsorships
Take your support a step further through alumni or business sponsorships. These partnerships fund special events, leadership initiatives, and scholarships—creating visible impact while showcasing your commitment to La Plata County’s next generation of leaders.
Alumni Directory
Stay Connected!
The LLP Alumni Directory is your go-to hub for connecting with graduates across industries and class years. Together, alumni form a strong network of leaders who collaborate, inspire, and make a lasting impact throughout La Plata County.
The Barbara Conrad Leadership La Plata Award honors the legacy of Barbara Conrad, an LLP alum who embodied service, creativity, and community leadership. Presented annually at the Chamber’s Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards Celebration, this award recognizes alumni who exemplify LLP’s mission and make a lasting impact in La Plata County.
​Previous Recipients of the Barbara Conrad Leadership Award
2025 - Jason Portz
2024 - Tiffany Lee
2023 - Natambu Obleton
2022 - Tracy Cornutt
2021 – Janae Hunderman
2020 – Karen Thompson
2019 – Kelsea Ferrato
2018 – Molly Martin
2017 – Jenn Bartlett
2016 – Tara Kiene
2015 – Stan Crapo
2014 – Laura Lewis Marchino
2013 – Kris Oyler
2012 – John and Cissy Anderson
2011 – Christi Zeller2010 – Diane Becket
2009 – Wanda Ellingson
2008 – Kip Koso
2007 – Indiana Reed
2006 – Marsha Porter-Norton
2005 – Dennis Lum2004 – Nora Tracy
2003 – Lon Erwin
2002 – Sidny Zink
2001 – Ed Morlan
2000 – Pam Patton
1999 – David Eppich
1998 – Char Day
1997 – Linda Geer
1996 – Bill Mashaw