Alana Lipscomb
Alana Lipscomb is an accomplished nonprofit leader and executive director with over a decade of experience in project management and leadership development. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director of the Women’s Community Leadership Initiative, where she focuses on cultivating leadership skills, personal growth, financial literacy, and public speaking among emerging leaders. A dedicated advocate for women and communities of color, Alana has built her career on the principles of influence, impact, and empowerment, emphasizing practical, real-world leadership over theory alone.
Throughout her career, Alana has held key roles in organizations such as Solid Rock Community Development Corporation, Pikes Peak United Way, El Pomar Foundation, and Shine Nation Inc., where she has designed and implemented programs that uplift communities and develop future leaders. She has also completed prestigious leadership programs, including the Governor’s Fellowship (2023) and Mayor’s Fellowship (2023), further refining her expertise in public-sector leadership and community engagement. Her work is rooted in her Southeast Colorado community, where she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to creating spaces for meaningful connection, empowerment, and growth.
Alana attributes her success to the women she supports and the community that has shaped her, emphasizing that true leadership is measured by who we uplift and help rise. She is guided by the values of courage, vulnerability, and faith, and believes that leadership is defined not by titles, but by voice, influence, and impact. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Alana serves as the Board Vice Chair of Inside Out Youth Services, supporting queer youth, and continues to dedicate her career to fostering equity, opportunity, and sustainable change.
• Pikes Peak State College – Associate’s Degree, Communication
• SCWCC Young Business Leader of the Year
• Featured by Influential Women, 2026
• El Pomar Foundation Leadership Pikes Class
• Governor's Fellowship 2023
• Mayor's Fellowship 2023
• Board Vice Chair, Inside Out Youth Services
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the women I help and to my Southeast Colorado community, who have shaped who I am as an individual today. My accomplishments are not just my own—they reflect the growth and empowerment of those I’ve been able to support along the way.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I’ve received is that in building women, we don’t just succeed individually; success is measured by who we uplift and help rise alongside us.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Leadership is not defined by titles—it’s about influence, voice, and impact. Don’t wait for formal recognition to start making a difference; your voice and the influence you have on others define your leadership.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Funding remains the biggest challenge in our work. As a woman of color, I have also seen how roles and contributions can be undervalued or overlooked. Perseverance and recognizing our own worth are essential to secure the opportunities and spaces we need.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Courage, vulnerability, and faith. These values guide how I show up, lead, serve my community, and maintain authenticity in my personal relationships.