Faces of Leeds
After 23 years in the Air Force, Joshua Mace (MBA’26) traded in flight lines and weather forecasting for graduate school. After arriving at Leeds, he found his footing as a leader and community builder, proving that starting over can be another success story.
In just five years, Matthew Brady has become a standout at Leeds. As an award-winning assistant teaching professor, he’s not only showing students how to use tech for good—he’s also helping them turn big ideas into real, innovative ventures.
Steffie Ungphakorn, Leeds’ PhD Program Manager, is a powerhouse of progress and advocacy. Over 10 years, she’s championed students, expanded the program, fostered faculty ties, and helped advance AI at Leeds.
Dalton Ford-McGee is coding his future—and building community at Leeds. As a business minor, welcome desk specialist and computer science student, he’s learning what it means to know the people around you and to build something together.
From first-gen student to nonprofit founder, advertising professional, dedicated alumnus, current Leeds hybrid MBA student and new dad, Royer Lopez (Mktg’18, MBA’27) somehow finds the time to do it all, building a legacy shaped by passion and purpose. What's his secret?
From shy teen to global storyteller, Breeana Tran (Fin, Acct’28) began writing fiction at 14 and her stories have reached more than 100,000 readers in 117 countries. Now at Leeds, she’s developing her skills to carve out a career that will help give others a voice.
Michelle Grabau built her career helping early-stage companies thrive. Now, she’s applying this experience and her firsthand knowledge of parenting to a new venture—a purpose-driven business designed to help families build community.
After an unexpected return to his roots, Josh Zeldner brought new energy and vision to his family’s honey business. His efforts have created a real buzz—transforming the company into a vibrant community hub focused on sustainability and connection.
Distinguished Professor John Lynch has shaped Leeds' success through award-winning teaching, research and mentorship—and he’s not done. He will lead a new global initiative launching this fall, further elevating Leeds’ reputation for research excellence.
James Anderson is pursuing his MBA at Leeds and taking a deep dive into Colorado’s startup scene: He’s co-directing CU Boulder's Startup Summer and championing entrepreneurs through Denver Ventures. And he’s just getting started.