Amy Strickland, Senior Program Manager and Curriculum Coordinator
“I’ve always loved high school students and have worked with first gen students most of my career. I love the mission of Boys Hope Girls Hope and that I am not a traditional classroom teacher, but more of a coach and mentor. I am most proud of the relationships I’ve made with scholars and how I’ve been able to support them in attaining scholarships that make college an affordable reality.The scholars give me so much hope for the future. I see their perseverance, intelligence and compassion. They care about the world and genuinely want to make it a better place for their families and communities.”
Congratulations to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado Senior Program Manager and Curriculum Coordinator, Amy Strickland who was recently nominated for the Hero of Hope Award, an award given at the annual Boys Hope Girls Hope Leadership Gathering. The Boys Hope Girls Hope Hero of Hope Award recognizes outstanding affiliate team members who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to the success of their affiliate, scholars, and the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network. “I feel honored to be recognized in this way; it inspires me to continue to do and be my best for the scholars,” Amy commented.
Amy joined the Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado team in 2019 as the Program Manager at Regis Jesuit High School. Prior to that she was a secondary Social Studies and English teacher as well as a learning strategy and career prep specialist for high school junior and seniors so joining BHGH was the perfect fit.
Since her arrival in 2019, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado has grown significantly from 15 scholars to 25 scholars at Regis Jesuit. Demand continues with 20+ applications for five freshman openings in the 2025-2026 school year. Amy has been part of the Accelerating Impact pilot, led College Application Boot Camp, attended the annual EnvisionU trip for rising seniors, and made a tremendous impact on scholars’ lives. Her work has contributed to scholars being awarded QuestBridge Scholarships, Daniels Scholarships, and merit/need based college and university scholarships, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships. Amy’s work doesn’t just stop at Boys Hope Girls Hope, she also sits on the board of the Zen Center of Denver. In her spare time, she loves to read, hike, practice yoga, and spend time with her family.
Congratulations Amy on your nomination!