CONNOR WEST

DIRECTOR, YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Passion:

As someone with student leadership experience, I am passionate about youth development and finding ways to involve young people in non-profit initiatives. The current generation is uniquely aware of the problems around them and just as committed to solving them. It's incredibly exciting to see how their leadership skills can drive real change in a world that is too often passive.

Professional Background:

In 2025, I graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois with a degree in political science and a

minor in finance. During my four years there, I was heavily involved in leadership organizations

including student government, philanthropy council, sustainability committee, and various college task forces. These experiences shaped me into a student leader on campus and also

helped me find people I could truly connect with: those who cared about making a difference. As a Colorado native, it's exciting to be back in this state and giving back to my home community.

Personal Insights:

I am a pilot! I've had a passion for aviation since I was 10 years old, and I'm currently working toward a career in flying.

My Superpower:

My superpower is having interests in many different things. I studied social sciences and finance in college. I'm now studying aviation. I can play instruments and draw, and I love ultimate frisbee and weightlifting. That diverse range of interests has given me the confidence that I can learn anything I set my mind to.

What is your favorite park in Broomfield:

McKay Lake Park has just about everything you could want, for every age group. It's a perfect example of how intentional infrastructure can accommodate a whole community.