ABOUT US
Mission Statement
The Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) is committed to making a positive impact on our community by ensuring that high school students in Colorado experiencing financial hardship have access to quality post-secondary education and career opportunities, with a particular focus on professional certifications and associate degrees in Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields.
HOW WE CREATE IMPACT
Opening door. Changing futures.
BPI invests in students and nonprofit partners to help young adults navigate the path from high school to career success. Through scholarships, grants, mentoring, and community collaboration, we support access to education, workforce training, and employment opportunities.
Together, we help build pathways to economic mobility and long-term success.
LEADERSHIP
Our Board of Directors
Our board of directors is composed of dedicated individuals committed to the belief that skill-based education creates immeasurable impact for those who need it most.
Associate Board Co-Chair
Sam Bostak
Director
Eric Sewell
Director
Amanda Lehmann
Director
Wil White
Associate Board Co-Chair
Katie Rainville
Director
Kristen Bailey
Director
Roger Nakagawa
Director
Jordan Yang
Director
Jeeten Mistry
Director
Amy Watson Hoover