Who We Are
Founded in 2022, WDC works to advance prosperity, well-being and societal transformation among women, youth, BIPOC and disadvantaged communities. We use a whole person approach focused on economic empowerment, community building, community investments, and health and mental well-being initiatives that include education, skill development, civic engagement, coaching and more. Our work is grounded in principles of equity, safety, and self-determination.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower women and youth who identify as BIPOC – and others who have faced systemic
disadvantages – in Colorado and beyond to achieve economic prosperity by providing diverse economic
development programming, education, promoting whole-person wellness, and
facilitating community-building, and fostering community investments.
within BIPOC and systemically disadvantaged communities, as well as the community-at-large; We work
towards an international community where the faces of wealth, leadership and influence is truly
reflective of the diversity of our communities, and specifically including women and youth of all abilities, faiths,
religions, languages and sexual orientations, as well as women who have faced incarceration, and others
who have faced systemic disadvantages.
Core Beliefs, Guiding Principles and Values
CORE BELIEFS
Education – We believe knowledge is power, and we aim to connect women with education, resources and tools that enable them to lead to prosperity.
Support – We believe women and youth who have faced systemic disadvantages can overcome any obstacles with the right support. We aim to nurture and promote success, and to connect women with their peers and others who can provide guidance and encouragement.
Empowerment – We believe that resilience, combined with grit and self-determination allows people to reach their full potential. We use the mantra “It’s not about moving the mountain; It’s about our commitment to climbing it, and our dedication to keep going.”
Indicators of Success –We believe success is achieved when people are happy, healthy, safe and have achieved financial security and independence.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Best Practices – We’re dedicated to empowering our clients with the latest and most effective practices throughout a variety of industries. We strive to ensure our clients and partners have the best tools to achieve and maintain success.
Caring Customer Service – We believe person-centered, attentive customer service is a cornerstone to business success, and we strive to provide the same level of high quality one-on-one attention to our clients and the communities we serve; We aim to create a warm, friendly environment where our clients, team members and partners feel cared about and valued.
Accessibility – We’re dedicated to ensuring our programs and services are economically accessible, and we’re committed to reducing and removing barriers whenever and wherever possible. We’re also committed to meeting our clients where they are.
Prepared – We believe success comes from operating legitimately and with integrity. Our aim is to empower people and businesses with the right planning, policies, tools and procedures
Community Engagement – We believe that we are most effective when we are actively visible, accessible and engaged with our communities. We strive to be a part of events and activities that highlight, promote and bring together women, youth and disadvantaged communities
VALUES
Personal Relationships, Community and Partnerships – We believe success is easiest to achieve when we honor and nurture our personal relationships with our customers, clients, partners and the community-at-large.
Giving Back – We promote a culture of reinvesting in our communities. We believe that success can generate success, and giving back through time, money or volunteering is an important part of developing community wealth and prosperity.
Happiness – We believe that people are most successful when they are truly happy doing what they love; We hold that value for ourselves as well.
Investing the Future – We value giving to the next generation, and ensuring today’s women and disadvantaged communities have the ability to leave something for their children and their
communities to grow from.
