Cathy has been instrumental in connecting and organizing the Consumer Energy Education Foundation’s capstone event, Energy Day. Her knowledge and connections within the community are unparalleled and her help throughout the year made the work feel lighter. While she is an extension of our team, it feels more like she is one of us, blending seamlessly within the organization. Her knowledge, professionalism, and overall jovial attitude make working with Cathy a delight.
Emily Haggstrom, Vice President of Communications and Creative Development, HBW & Consumer Energy Education Foundation
Cathy has become a critical thought partner as we navigated a brand refresh and worked to strategically tell our story. Focusing on the big picture, she quickly discovered what was working and what wasn’t for our overall brand strategy, and worked to help us develop a process to better amplify UNC’s value proposition to its audiences. No matter the project, Cathy always engages deeply with our team, actively listens, and brings her valuable expertise and insights to the table.
Allie Steg-Haskett, VP of Advancement, University of Northern Colorado
Cathy helped us put the mission of the Boettcher Foundation in motion through brand storytelling and thought leadership. She always goes the extra mile to talk through big-picture strategy, helping to determine the best message and platform to reach our stakeholders. She is a trusted thought partner who we see as an extension of our team.
Curtis Esquibel, Senior Director of Communications and Community Relations, Boettcher Foundation
Lucas Narratives was critical in the planning, branding, and execution of our 2023 CIE Annual Summit event. The team ensured that our event objectives were reached, and they were a seamless extension of our CIE team, as well as a source of guidance and support to make the event all that we imagined. Cathy Lucas is a gifted PR and communications talent, and she was able to coordinate multi-channel media that enhanced the CIE brand, the event, and future sponsorship opportunities. We would not hesitate to utilize Lucas Narratives in the future.
Stephanie Knight , CEO – Colorado Inclusive Economy
Compassion and professionalism describe the approach Lucas Narratives took during the transition of 365 Health. Cathy quickly jumped in and ensured our story was communicated fairly and with empathy. Her blended expertise in crisis communications, key message development and media relations helped us manage this situation quickly and effectively. I recommend Lucas Narratives wholeheartedly and thank them for everything they did for us.
365 Health Board – John Kelley, Mimi Roberson & Jesse Ogas
Cathy’s work to elevate awareness of our new organization and the successes of the learners that we serve helped accelerate our trajectory and fuel the next phase of our growth. Cathy’s secret sauce lies in her deep expertise, network of connections, and the collaborative spirit in which she operates. I’d recommend Lucas Narratives to anyone!
Lauren Trent, Advance EDU
Lucas Narratives partnered with us for several months while we tackled a number of large communications and community outreach projects. Cathy rolled up her sleeves and created a strategic communications plan, an event plan for our upcoming anniversary milestone, and produced our annual impact report. Cathy and her team delivered high quality products on time with wonderful results. I highly recommend connecting with Cathy when you need extra capacity and successful outcomes.
Claire Bouchard, Director of Community Engagement & Communications, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Cathy is a counted on thought partner who brings a combination of strategy, creativity and enthusiasm. She created a customized communication map that aligned COBRT with the right audiences based on her keen understanding of our goals and objectives. I would recommend her services to anyone looking for PR strategy that makes a difference.
Debbie Brown, President of Colorado Business Roundtable
Cathy is a hard-working communication strategist who has a deep understanding of today’s ever-changing face of media. She sees things from the lens of each and every stakeholder. We have worked on many projects together and she always exceeded expectations. She is one of the best.
Christine Staberg, Founding Partner, Capstone Group
Cathy brings real world strategy to help solve your most immediate public relations problem. Whether it is the need for an integrated marketing plan, creating brand identity, thought leadership or crisis communications, Cathy has led award winning efforts across all segments of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
Stephen M Jordan, President Emeritus, Metropolitan State University of Denver
From our time together in Leadership Denver I have followed Cathy’s career and watched her soar. It has been an honor to have the opportunity to work closely with her during her tenure at MSUDenver to launch the University onto the International Stage by bringing TEDxMSUDenver to life. She takes measured risks and the payoff has always been there.
Dafna Michaelson-Jenet, State Representative, TEDx Curator
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Cathy for over 20 years. Cathy is not only a strategic thinker and problem solver; she has the unique ability to look at problems from the different lenses of stakeholders. At MSU Denver, she routinely brought the perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, community and legislative leaders to all issues that we were navigating. It was this skill that elevated the University from being perceived as a second tier college to a major university that delivers on the promise of higher education to the residents of Colorado.
George Middlemist, Chief Financial Officer, MSU Denver
I’ve known and worked with Cathy as a client and a colleague. Not surprisingly, both experiences have been terrific. What made Cathy a great leader at MSU Denver is what she brings to her consulting work: strategic thinking, attention to detail and creativity. To those skills she adds qualities too often lacking in our business: empathy, collegiality and kindness.
Jim Ylisela, co-founder and senior partner of Ragan Consulting Group
Cathy is a consummate professional who brings years of executive leadership and experience to any organization she touches. Her thoughtful understanding of organizational reality makes her the perfect thought partner for solving problems and creating effective strategies for growing impact and outcomes.
Jamie Hurst, Assistant VP of Strategic Engagement and
Executive Director of the Alumni Association, MSU Denver
From crisis management to creating a new brand, Cathy can do it! Whether working with a nonprofit organization or small department to an extensive, complex system, Cathy is exceptional at getting stakeholders to the table and ensuring every voice is heard. She is a trusted leader, a creative leader, and a strategic leader. There is nothing she cannot do when she plugs into her expansive network and resources!
Cherrelyn Napue, Executive Director, Arts Together, Inc.
Cathy serves as the President of the Library Commission where she shines as a strategist, connector and skilled communicator. Cathy is creative, passionate and collaborative. I have enjoyed working with her to advance our organization’s efforts to positively impact the Denver community. Thankful Cathy’s on the team!
Michelle Jeske, Denver Public Library
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