Some stories do more than tell us what happened.
They remind us who we are.
In my recent About Boulder article, I share the story of my grandmother, Margaret “Maggi” Markey, and her path into civic leadership in Boulder County during a time of deep change. It is a story rooted in place, family, and public life, but also in something larger: the courage to step forward when your voice is needed.
The kind of courage that does not always announce itself.
The kind that begins quietly.
A hand raised. A question asked. A room entered. A line crossed between watching and participating.
At Dream Tank, we think about this kind of bravery all the time.
Because youth leadership is not just about big stages or bold titles.
It is also about learning to trust your voice.
About speaking even when you are unsure.
About stepping into spaces that were not built with you in mind, and bringing your whole self anyway.
This story matters to us because it reflects something we know to be true: change moves through relationships, across generations, and through ordinary people willing to act with extraordinary care.
It matters because so many young people are standing at that threshold right now, feeling the call to lead, to build, to protect, to imagine differently, while also wondering: Am I ready? Do I belong in this room? Will my voice make a difference?
Our answer is yes.
And stories like this help us remember that bravery has a lineage.
We inherit it. We witness it. We practice it.
And then, together, we carry it forward.
If you care about youth voice, civic courage, intergenerational leadership, and the living history of Boulder, I hope you’ll read the full piece.
Read the full article on About Boulder:
https://aboutboulder.com/blog/the-boulder-before-boulder/
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