Bright Futures Fund

The Bright Futures Fund helps Summit County students turn potential into possibility.

Today, the Bright Futures Fund continues to meet the changing needs of Summit County students as they pursue careers, technical training, and postsecondary education.

Created in celebration of the Summit Foundation's 40th anniversary and powered by community generosity, the fund expands opportunity for local students through larger, multi-year scholarships for low-income and first-generation students, while also strengthening career-connected learning and workforce pathways across Summit County.

Meet the 2026 Bright Futures Scholars

The 2026 Bright Futures Scholars represent the next generation of leadership in Summit County. These students have demonstrated academic excellence, resilience, and a deep commitment to their community. From first-generation college journeys to leadership in service and the outdoors, each scholar reflects the purpose of Bright Futures: expanding opportunity and investing in futures that give back.

Sebastian Borrego

Sebastian Borrego, a Summit High School senior, has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, earning a 4.31 GPA while completing the full International Baccalaureate Diploma and extensive Colorado Mountain College coursework. As a first-generation college-bound student and active member of multiple honor societies, Sebastian pairs academic rigor with leadership and service, including his role as Secretary of the Summit County 4-H Youth Council.

Sebastian views college as an opportunity not only to grow, but to return that growth to others. He is especially interested in improving financial literacy in his community and helping individuals better understand the programs and resources available to them.

Ashley Licea

Ashley Licea is a dedicated Summit High School senior whose experience reflects a strong balance of academics, leadership, and personal drive. A bilingual student and Pre-Collegiate Program participant, Ashley has taken on leadership roles such as Secretary of Mountain Dreamers while also engaging in athletics, student leadership, and multiple honor societies.

Never one to limit herself, Ashley challenged expectations by enrolling in a high school welding class, embracing new skills outside her comfort zone. While her future goals are focused on pursuing pre-law and the power of education to change lives, she carries that same mindset of growth and resilience into everything she does.

Dylan Sullivan

Dylan Sullivan, a Summit High School senior, combines academic excellence with a deep and evolving connection to the outdoors. With a 4.27 GPA and a rigorous course load that includes International Baccalaureate and Colorado Mountain College classes, Dylan has consistently challenged himself both in and out of the classroom.

A leader on the climbing team and an active participant in Nordic skiing, track and field, and mountain biking, Dylan’s passion for environmental science was shaped by a defining moment in his water ecology class. He is driven to preserve the places that have given him so much and encourages others to take every opportunity available to them.

Liliana Cervantes

Liliana Cervantes, a Summit High School senior, stands out for her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to creating meaningful change. With a 3.9 GPA and involvement in the Pre-Collegiate Program, Liliana has taken on leadership roles including Vice President of Mountain Dreamers while actively participating in service organizations and honor societies.

Inspired by leaders like Julie McCluskie and her older sister, Liliana has embraced academic challenges and is setting her sights on a future in international affairs, with the goal of working at the United Nations to advocate for others and create positive change.

Where Bright Futures Leads

While each new class of Bright Futures Scholars represents what is possible today, their journeys build on a growing story of impact across Summit County.

The impact of Bright Futures extends beyond scholarships. These stories reflect how access to education, mentorship, and opportunity can shape lives, careers, and communities.

 

    
    

Community-Powered Impact

Thanks to the support of more than 350 donors, the Bright Futures Fund exceeded its original $2 million fundraising goal, creating lasting support for students and career-connected learning in Summit County.

Get Involved

When you support the Bright Futures Fund, you are investing in students who will lead, serve, and strengthen Summit County for years to come.

To learn more about the Bright Futures Fund, scholarship support, or ways to get involved, contact Kristin Williams at Kristin@SummitFoundation.org.

Contact Kristin Williams to learn more. Kristin@Summitfoundation.org

A Special Thank You to Our Donors $10K and Above

Art and Pam Albin

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Tommy Barnhart

Jim and Betsey Beckmann

Scott Binder and Sandy Flickner

Brian Binge and Kendra Carpenter

Breckenridge Grand Vacations

John and Jennifer Broker

Wayne and Mollie Brunetti

Howard and Sue Carver

Luella Chavez D'Angelo and Terri Angelo

Copper Mountain

Don Dankner and Susan Propper

Gretchen Davis

Jim and Jan Dudley

Jerry and Laura Dziedzic

Paul Finkel

FirstBank of Summit County

Bob Follett

Marge and Jerry Gavenda

Highlands at Breckenridge

David and Jill Hughes

Joan Hutchinson and Stan Wagon

Jay and Kay Lewis

Darcy Lohmann

Bob and Jen McIntosh

Mike Millisor

Moniker Foundation

Pinnacle Mountain Homes, Inc.

Kym Rapier and Glenn Verette

Rotary Club of Summit County

Steve and Trish Shapiro

Tony and Cathi Snyder

Al and Mary Stecklein

Joe and Gene Swedish

Town of Breckenridge

Vail Resorts EpicPromise

Hans and MJ Wurster

Thank You to All our Bright Future Funds Donors

Andy and Marci Aerenson

Art and Pam Albin

Jorge and Kerry Alers

Jay and Jill Alexander

Alpine Bank

Rae Anderson

April Andrescavage

Richard Ansbacher

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Dr. Keith and Teresa Argenbright

Åsa and Olin Armstrong

Karen Aubert

Oly and Gil Avidar

Caroline Bailey

Elisa Ballard

Chris and Dawn Banas

Cindy and Dana Bargell

Tommy Barnhart

Karen and Bob Barto

Hollyanna and Woody Bates

Joni Bauer

Marc and Brooke Beasley

CB and Colleen Betchel

Jim and Betsey Beckmann

Dan Bell

Bernie Romero and Stephanie Beste

David Biggs

Scott Binder and Sandy Flickner

Brian Binge and Kendra Carpenter

Jeanne Bistranin

Doug Blake

Josh Blanchard and Chris Alleman

Brian Blankenmeister and Heather Nordquist

Fran Blumenfeld

Breckenridge Grand Vacations

John and Jennifer Broker

Angela Brownley

Wayne and Mollie Brunetti

Tony and Chulticha Cherry Byrd

Oliver Caitlin

Ismael Calle

Paul Camillo, Jr

Tony Cammarata and Julie Sutor

Elizabeth Campbell

Roger and Emily Cardoza

Dick and Cathy Carleton

Ron and Cheryl Carlson

Emily Carlson

Tony and Mary Carosa

Martin and Sue Carter

Howard and Sue Carver

Tim Casey and Kathy Angotti

Ed and Alison Casias

Chris and Jen Cawley

Robert and Karen Chalfant

Julie Chandler

Luella Chavez D'Angelo and Terry Angelo

Lisa Cheek

Cathy Cheroutes

Paul and Diane Chodkowski

Dana and Jackie Christiansen

Margaret Citak

Climax Molybdenum Company

Terry and Cathy Cochran

Sharon Congor

Michael Connolly

Marsha and Cary Cooper

Copper Mountain

Steve Corneillier

Cornerstone Real Estate

Kristin Corsette

Laura Cotsapas

Sarah and Chad Covell

Eliana Crabb

John and Chloe Craig

Bobby and Carol Craig

Creative Cabinetry

John and Della Crone

Melia (Milky) Crowe

Clifford and Melia Crowe

Beth and Noal Curley

Paige Dalluge

Don Dankner and Susan Propper

Pamela Daugherty

Gretchen Davis

Sarah Dayton

Therese Dayton

Terry and Nicole Denczek

Dave DePeters

Steve and Nancy Deppe

Robin and Tara Dew

Joe DiBiasi

Mike Donovan

Nick and Linda Doran

Jim and Jan Dudley

Dan and Diane Duke

Carmen Duran

Jerry and Laura Dziedzic

Deb Edwards

Alex Edwards

Candy Elkind

Sandra Engleman

David Farmelo

Nancy Fegley

Judith Feld

Paul Finkel and Barbara Strauss

FirstBank of Summit County

Bruce Fitch and Gini Bradley

Bob Follett

Helen and Kipp Friedli

Jennifer Gallagher

David and Laurie Gaspar

Geri and Louis Gasperut

Maryann Gaug

Marge and Jerry Gavenda

Billy and Helen Gemmell

Camie Goffi

Susan Goodwin

Roy and Linda Goodwin

Ben and Cynthia Gordon

Mike and Mariquita Gordon

Julie Granshaw

Sarah Grant

Fred and Judy Green

Melanie and Dave Greenberg

Kelsey Griffin

Martha Griffin

Kathy and Jim Grotemeyer

Neil and Beth Groundwater

Derek and Julie Guemmer

Nancy Gunow

Alexander Gunow

Millie Hamner

Pamela Hanley

Kristi Hart

Scott Hawkins

Peter and Shannon Haynes

Kevin Hegstrom

Marietta Henley

Highlands at Breckenridge

Keith and Peggy Hiller

Zak Himmelman and Taryn Power

Bob Hinderholtz

Lita Hodges

Carolyn Holland

Jim Holliday

Rick Holman

Hanna Holtzberg

Kaitlyn Hooks

Bruce and Donna Horii

David and Jill Hughes

Joan Hutchinson and Stan Wagon

iFurnish

Hallie Jaeger

Nina Jannetti

Adam Jensen

Terri Johnson

Susan Juergensmeier

Kelly Keefer

Katherine Keen

Jacqueline Kinney

Joshua and Elizabeth Klopper

Seth Konkel

Bob and Debbie Kopp

Glen and Georgia Kraatz

Kim Krebs

Ema Landis

Ron and Patrice Lara

Jessica Lasko

Elisabeth Lawrence

Megan Ledin

Darryl and Molly Lee

Isabella Lenisa

John and Kay Lewis

Dick and Carol Lewis

Andy and Sally Lewis

Dan Lewis

Elizabeth and Darren Loew

Darcy Lohmann

Loni Taylor

Kathy and Oliver Luck

Mike and Jenny Lundin

Thomas Lutke

Marggie Lifland and Greg Lynch

Mike and Julie Magliocchetti

Kelsey Magnotti

Andy Main and Lise Gander

Ken Maldonado

Sara and Eric Mamula

Gordon Manin

Kirsten Manson

AC Hotel by Marriott

Sharon Martin

Tate Martinez

Gary Martinez

Tom Mason

Ellen McAleese

Kevin and Cindi McDonald

Niamnh McGoff

Bob and Jen McIntosh

Traci McKennie

Sandra Mckeon

Karlie McLaughlin

Brady and Alexia McMillan

Sandra Menefee

Scott Merkle

Jeffrey Robert Metzger

Julia Metzger and Sam Bufford

Barry and Wendy Meyer

Steve Miller

Mike Millisor

Amy Millisor

Moniker Foundation

Daniel Mooney

Faye Morin

Michael Murphy

Wendy Myers

Mary Naftz

Sandy and Bob Nelson

Connor Nolan

Megan Nuttleman

Eddie O'Brien

Josh Cogdill and Chris O'Bannon

Mike Osborn

Arturo Pacheco

Marika Page

Kathryn Pals

Mark Pals

Steven Pals

Chris and Mary Pappas

Alice Parkhouse

Barbara Parry

Carol and Cliff Pearson

Vilem Pelc

Paul and Ilana Penler

Pinnacle Mountain Homes, Inc.

Steven Popoff

Jennifer Pratt Miles

David and Susan Preaus

David and Karen Pringle

Bradd and Kasey Provorse

Todd and Barb Rankin

Kym Rapier and Glenn Verrette

The Reid Family

Kelly and Matt Renoux

Loli Respini-Pollard and Nick Pollard

Nick Rhodes

Allie Richmond

Lauren Richmond

Rodney and Holly Robinson

Renee Rogers

Linda Rokos Watts

Greg Rossebo

Rotary Club of Summit County

Neil and Phyl Rubinstein

Illiana Ruminski

Cheri Ryan

Chris and Ali Rybak

Bill Sanders

Mike Schilling and Amy Freeman

Jim Schlegel

Bruce Schroffel

Andy Searls

Karen Seitz

Steve and Trish Shapiro

Jessica Short

Michael Shult

Scott and Mary Silver

Carin Simpson

Nancy Sims

Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate

Steve and Sandee Smith

Maximiliano Javier Smolkin

Brianne Snow

Tony and Cathi Snyder

Mark and Deb Spiers

Jack Spillers

Linda St John

Mark and Jenny Stafford

Kathy Stang

Pat and Paula Stanton

Al and Mary Stecklein

David and Marnie Stelzer

Brad and Kristen Stewart

Aimee Straw

Adrienne Stuckey

Summit Echo Interpretations, LLC

Steve and Kathy Swanson

Joe and Gene Swedish

Barbara Swider

Kay Tauscher

Kamila Taylor

Nick Teverbaugh

Scott and Valerie Thisted

Ashley Thomason

Joan Tilden

Town of Breckenridge

Town of Frisco

Town of Silverthorne

Kimberly and Rick Tramontana

Russ and Janey Trowbridge

Jill Turner

Sue Tynan

Oakley and Joy Van Oss

Aubree Wagner

Tom and Emily Wahl

Gordon Manin and Margot Waitz

John Walker

Bonnie Ward

Jim and Karen Warrick

Aniela Wasmanski

Tarah Waters

Lisa Webster

Debbie Welle-Powell

Paul and Carole Weller

Emil Welton

Jackie and Aspen Wentworth

Lara West

Gayle and Tim Westerberg

Maureen and Barry Westerland

Mark Wilkerson

Gary Wilkinson and Joyce Burford

Mike and Leslie Winn

Jack and Wendy Wolfe

Jaclyn Wong

Zoe Woods

Hans and MJ Wurster

Max Yoshikawa

Chris and Carole Young

Michelle Zimmerman

Lee and Sue Zimmerman