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The Cultural Brokers Program (CBP) focuses on recognizing and supporting the work of community organizations in Boulder County that are seeking to improve service delivery when working with low-income clients.
The vision of CBP is to build strong partnerships with organizations, promote result oriented practices that expand access to community resources through civic engagement and public participation.
The concept originated in the 1960s within the healthcare sector as a service strategy to serve varied communities.
Cultural Brokers are individuals who are considered bridges, connectors, or mediators between groups or people with different cultural contexts with the purpose of reducing conflict or producing change (Jezewski, 1990).
A local description of this work sees cultural brokers in Boulder County as trusted community partners that reduce current or potential conflict by creating innovative strategies for change in areas of mediation, resource sharing and navigation, mentorship, and civic engagement.
View Community Foundation’s “Elizabeth’s Story” to learn more about what is a cultural broker.
Read more in the Mosaics Report to read about the work of cultural brokers in Boulder County.
6-Week Introductory Cultural Broker Training for nonprofit organizations and community members.
Participants will develop an understanding of the Cultural Broker identity by exploring its five distinct roles and reflecting on how they can embody this role in both personal and professional contexts.
What is a cultural broker: “Cultural brokers are trusted community partners that reduce current or potential conflict by creating innovative strategies for change in areas of mediation, resource sharing and navigation, mentorship, and civic engagement.”
Register for these training sessions.
Trainings are offered in English.
These bi-monthly Boulder County Community meetings aim to provide a platform for Boulder County employees, stakeholders, and non-profit organizations to collaborate and explore a variety of topics that offer insights into present-day community needs.
Professional development is offered through workshops and guest speakers.
Locations and times vary. Meetings are held in English.
Suma’s meaning: everyone from different walks of life, unifying to create something great!
The purpose of ¡SUMA! is to provide a community platform for accessing local resources and professional development opportunities. It serves as a space to learn, connect, and network.
Stay connected! Our program offers organizational support. Schedule a meeting for training/consulting or resource sharing.
Email Claudia Ibarra-Arellano at capprojectspecialist@bouldercounty.gov.
Sundquist Building
3482 Broadway St.
Boulder, CO 80304
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
