Nikole Bruns

Nikole Bruns has decades of leadership experience in government, education, and nonprofit settings. From early work in shelters, director roles in detention and after-school programs to leading a 24-hour youth services center through the pandemic, much of her career includes work to improve outcomes for youth and families. Bruns was previously deputy and interim executive director for an office of the City and County of Denver which supported innovative ways to address crime prevention, behavioral health, and the needs of justice-involved people. Prior to that she managed special projects and strategic planning for Denver Public Schools. Bruns has served as a volunteer lobbyist and on multiple committees and councils working in justice reform, collaborative management, and process improvement across agencies and government bodies.