Maureen Maycheco (she/they), Founder
Maureen is an unstoppable force in communications strategy and storytelling. With a career dedicated to driving social impact, this award-winning visionary wields a decade of experience with unmatched creativity, transforming mere ideas into resounding realities.
With a Master's degree in International and Intercultural Communication from the University of Denver and a Bachelor's degree in History from the esteemed University of California at Davis, Maureen's credentials form the foundation of her prowess. The year 2021 saw her acclaimed as a DEI Champion by the National Diversity Council, while in early 2019, PR News dubbed her Nonprofit Communicator of the Year – a testament to her unwavering commitment to the causes she champions.
A trailblazer in lifting up cultural diversity and centering BIPOC experiences, Maureen's passion for social justice and community building is the driving force behind her every move. As a proud Mexican-American and first-generation college graduate, she embodies the essence of resourcefulness, resilience, and adaptability, forged by years of dedicated work that began at the age of 15.
Maureen Maycheco is the embodiment of a true badass, redefining the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of communications strategy and storytelling.
Maureen lets her values represent volumes through her work and community representation. Her leadership philosophy hinges on thoughtful listening and authentic guidance. During her tenure as Communications Director of the Behavioral Health Administration, Maureen orchestrated the operationalization of behavioral health equity, crafting strategies that brought forth equitable outcomes. Through her Communication Equity Plan, she set standards for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and digital accessibility, instilling these values into every member of her team.
As Communications Director at the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Maureen's indelible impact was felt in every aspect. A catalyst for shaping the organization's vision and cultivating community bonds, she fostered an adaptive team culture driven by insights from the very communities they served. In her strategic communications plans, community engagement and trust-building took center stage, creating a tapestry of connectivity that resonated with all.
For Maureen, communication transcends the mere transmission of information – it's an art of building community, forging connections, and nurturing a sense of belonging. With a powerful voice and an unstoppable drive, Maureen is changing the world, one word at a time.
Beyond professional roles, Maureen's commitment to the community shines through her service as Interim Board Chair with Building Bridges and as Director of DEI with the AMA Colorado Board of Directors. The embodiment of leadership in action, she founded Loop and Honey, LLC – a communications consulting firm that crafts authentic, compelling, and effective narratives grounded in humanity, DEI, digital accessibility, and belonging.