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A decade of community leaders transforming Colorado’s youth systems

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Moonshot by the numbers

Since 2016, Moonshot has supported a growing network of equity-driven leaders building systems where youth can thrive.

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130+

Equity-driven leaders supported across 8 cohorts

and remain active in the Moonshot Alumni network, ensuring continuity and community

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>90%

Alumni are sustaining in youth-serving fields

Compared to 33% of BIPOC leaders in education nationally.

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$6M+

Annual economic impact

Generated through 165+ jobs across more than 32 alumni-led organizations.

Equipping leaders to drive systemic change

Moonshot’s model develops leaders who sustain their work, grow their influence, and expand opportunity for youth.
**100%** of Cohort 7 Fellows said Moonshot equipped them with the tools and knowledge to solve problems impacting youth.
**57%** of alumni now hold senior leadership roles, compared to **13%** of BIPOC nonprofit leaders nationally.
**56%** of alumni received a promotion in the past 6 months.

Transforming systems, one community at a time

Moonshot leaders address the Social Determinants of Health through projects that consider all the variables that impact a child’s educational experience, thereby improving well-being and access for youth across Colorado.

Education Access + Quality

Alumni-led programs engage young people between the ages of 0-24 years old, improving learning access and opportunity.
Economic Stability

Moonshot alumni generate $6M in annual economic impact and have created 165+ jobs through alumni-led organizations.
Social + Community Context

Cohort 7 Fellows led 25 pilots engaging 168 youth to co-design community solutions to address issues like mental health, the arts, transportation, and housing access.
Health Access + Quality

82% of alumni report that Moonshot helped them expand their network to support their personal goals + sustainability.
Neighborhood + Built Environment

At The Station, 100% of leaders report feeling supported to sustain their work, compared to 35% of nonprofit leaders of color nationally.

Read the Full 2025 Impact Report

The 2025 Impact Report highlights a decade of Moonshot’s growth, from the redesigned fellowship to The Station’s launch, and shows how our ecosystem aligns with the Social Determinants of Health to measure what matters most: thriving youth.

Behind every number is a leader advancing equity in their community

“Moonshot was everything that I expected it to be and more. I learned how to build with the community's voice in mind and began to understand on a deeper level the importance of not just hearing the voice, but directly involving the community in my design. I now feel prepared and have a plan to launch my solution. I don't know how I would've done this without this fellowship and I am excited to make a positive change in the community.”

— Marialuisa Meza-Burgos (she/her/ella), Cohort 7 Fellow
“We wanted a space where our team, Alumni and community partners could come together and build meaningful experiences and relationships while being authentically themselves. We have found that The Station has cultivated that space by bringing together innovators and community builders who not only share our values, but are working alongside us to invest in the people that make Denver a great place for all.”

– Richard Maez, The Station Tenant
Executive Director of Ednium