April 8, 2026
Aurora, Colo. – The Community College of Aurora Foundation (CCAF) welcomed Angela Garland to its board of directors this spring. Garland is the Development Director at Scouting Colorado and brings extensive experience in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and educational governance.
We are thrilled to welcome Angela Garland to the CCA Foundation Board,
said CCAF board President, Kara Jorgensen. Her proven leadership and deep dedication to students make her an outstanding addition to our board. We look forward to the vision and passion she will bring to supporting CCA students and our community.
Garland recently served as president of the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education from 2023 to 2025 and continues to serve on that board as an elected official. In her professional role at Scouting Colorado, she oversees fundraising, experience that is a valuable addition to the CCAF board.
It’s an incredible honor to step into the Board of Directors for the Community College of Aurora Foundation,
said Garland. My time working with the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education has shown me the transformative impact of scholarship programs on students’ lives. That experience has deepened my commitment to supporting community-based fundraising for nonprofit organizations. I’m excited to work with the board to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
The CCA Foundation works to provide life-changing opportunities for students by developing philanthropic resources, strengthening community connections, and building industry partnerships. Foundation board members help guide the organization’s vision and strategy while supporting fundraising efforts that advance educational attainment, workforce readiness, and economic mobility for Community College of Aurora students.
Garland’s appointment reflects the Foundation’s continued commitment to strong community leadership and philanthropic support that expands opportunities for students. Through scholarships, partnerships, and strategic initiatives, the CCA Foundation continues to play a critical role in helping students achieve their educational and career goals while strengthening the workforce and community across the region.
About the Community College of Aurora
The Community College of Aurora (CCA) provides high-quality instruction and student support services to Aurora, Centennial, and Denver, Colorado. With a vision to aspire to be a college where every student succeeds, CCA is the most diverse college in the State of Colorado. Focused on creating social and economic mobility for its students, the college offers courses on three (3) campuses, online, and through its high school concurrent-enrollment programs. For more information, visit www.ccaurora.edu.
About the Community College of Aurora Foundation
The Community College of Aurora Foundation (CCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing student success and high-quality education at CCA. The Foundation raises philanthropic resources, forges community and industry partnerships, and cultivates donor engagement. CCAF is committed to stewarding contributions with integrity and transparency, guided by the vision to support CCA in being the college where every student succeeds. For more information, visit https://auroragives.org.
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Strategic Communications and Alumni Engagement
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