Jeni Arndt, Mayor of Fort Collins, has called the city home since infancy. A graduate of Poudre High School, she earned degrees in Sociology (Colorado College), Geography (University of Colorado), and Special Education (Purdue University), along with a Ph.D. in Literacy and Language. Her diverse career spans roles as a Peace Corps volunteer, special education teacher, middle school principal, and university faculty member. Elected as Mayor in 2021, Jeni previously served three terms as a State Representative, focusing on water, agriculture, small business, and education. She and her husband, Channing, have three adult children. About the Visionary for the Future Award This award recognizes the innovation, bridge building, and common sense it takes to solve some of Colorado's greatest public policy challenges. Drawing on experience, creativity, and an ability to convene diverse opinions across the state, the honoree clearly identifies the problem and drives towards solutions rooted in data and fact.
About the Visionary for the Future Award This award recognizes the innovation, bridge building, and common sense it takes to solve some of Colorado's greatest public policy challenges. Drawing on experience, creativity, and an ability to convene diverse opinions across the state, the honoree clearly identifies the problem and drives towards solutions rooted in data and fact.