Sheila R. Bugdanowitz
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Sheila Bugdanowitz is president and chief executive officer of Rose Community Foundation, which has granted more than $173 million since its inception in 1995. With leadership from its board of trustees, she directs the Foundations development, grantmaking, financial management and marketing functions.
A Denver native, Bugdanowitz was vice president for Colorado Carphone prior to joining the Foundation. She directed all operations for wireless communications, and managed strategic relationships with US West, major accounts and 20 fulltime employees.
Bugdanowitz earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Denver. She serves on the board of the Mountain States Employers Council and is a member of the Womens Forum of Colorado. Bugdanowitz previously chaired the Colorado Association of Funders and has also served on the boards of the National Association of Childrens Hospitals and Related Institutions, the Colorado Health Institute, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and The Childrens Hospital, where she was also board chair.
In 1998, Bugdanowitz received the Woman of Distinction award from Girl Scouts Mile High Council. In 2005, she received the Shrine of the Sun Award from El Pomar Foundation for her profound and lasting impact on the nonprofit community.303 398 7400