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Michael Niyompong

Executive Director

Merage Foundations

Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow Alumni 2017 Cohort 3

Denver, Colorado

Michael Niyompong is the Executive Director at Merage Foundations. Prior to that role, Michael was the Vice President & Chief Engagement Officer for WellPower, where he was responsible for working with community partners and businesses to meet the mental health and well-being needs of the community. Previously, he served as chief operating officer at Clayton Early Learning, Colorado’s leading catalyst in providing access to high-quality early care and education.

Stories Featuring Michael Niyompong
June 15, 2022
Ascending at the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival
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November 13, 2019
Leadership in Action
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May 16, 2017
Visionary Leaders Fuel Advances in Opportunity for Colorado Children and Families
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