It’s Never Too Late to Make An Impact

Meet Our Speakers

Andy Levy
Andy Levy is a natural recipient of Lotus Network’s Ambassador Project Award. He is a fourth-generation native Coloradan whose roots and connections in the community run deep, dating back to the early 1860s. He credits his family for teaching him the value of relationship building, community engagement, and the importance of giving back. Andy is a respected and trusted communicator with a passion for philanthropy, making a difference, and helping others…all playing a major role in his desire to pay it forward. Andy has a strong record of success mobilizing resources to grow organizational capacity and a deep connection to serving the communities of Denver. He is currently managing director of development at City Year Denver.

Moderator: Steph Wagner
Steph Wagner is responsible for leading the firm’s advisory practice for women facing unexpected transitions, such as the death of a spouse or divorce, and oversees the creation of content, curriculum, and programming for women. Over the years, she has developed specialized expertise in utilizing financial strategies and empowering women with the resources to become effective stewards of their wealth. Steph has also worked extensively with women across the country to help them address the financial impact of widowhood, secure equitable settlements in marriage dissolutions, and establish a solid foundation for their next chapter.

Marguerite Griffin
Marguerite H. Griffin is a Senior Vice President at Northern Trust. As Director of Philanthropic Advisory Services, Marguerite is responsible for the delivery and growth of Northern Trust’s philanthropic advisory services to Wealth Management clients. She specializes in administering charitable trusts and private foundations and facilitating family philanthropy retreats. She also advises clients regarding impact investing, strategic philanthropy, international philanthropy, family succession planning and board development, governance, and risk management for nonprofit organizations.

Christine Benero
Christine Benero is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mile High United Way, the first United Way in the world. For 133 years, Mile High United Way has worked to advance the common good and believes that regardless of zip code, all children, individuals and families should have the opportunity for success. Christine is the former Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter. She served in two Presidential administrations working for both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and currently serves on multiple boards. Christine holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University, a Masters in Education from Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, and most importantly is a graduate of Leadership Denver.

Linda Peotter
Linda Peotter has been an entrepreneur, business, and community leader for over 30 years. She is the former President of Metal Trading Corporation, a privately held non-ferrous metal brokerage firm, which she co-founded in 1995. Prior experience includes positions at ACX Technologies, a Coors business, N.V. Philips, and AT&T. She is also a member and limited partner in Iron Gate Capital, a private equity firm based in Boulder, Colorado. Philanthropic pursuits include running their private foundation since 2001, fulfilling board of director positions at The CU Leeds School of Business, with a focus on diversity, member of the executive board at Colorado Succeeds, and board member at Social Venture Partner