Jan Brennan to Brings Strong Mix of Skills
Mayor John Hickenlooper is pleased to announce that Jan Brennan, formerly of Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA), has been appointed Deputy Director of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs.
“I’m thrilled with the mix of skills that Jan brings to our team,” said Erin Trapp, Director of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. “Her strong background in the non-profit and arts sectors means that she can seamlessly step in and help us fulfill our mission to advance the arts and culture in Denver.”
Prior to joining the staff, Jan Brennan was the Membership & Communications Director for Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA), promoting the arts as a tool for innovative and creative business success. Brennan recently headed CBCA’s Economic Activity Report on Metro Denver Culture, documenting the economic value of arts and cultural activities and organizations to the Denver metro region.
Jan brings a passion for the non-profit and cultural community. As Director of the Gill Foundation’s Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, she oversaw significant investments in Colorado’s art organizations and led development of a national model promoting branded philanthropy. Brennan also brings experience in corporate and non-profit communications and advocacy, having held positions with Vote for America, Pikes Peak Broadcasting and The Gazette newspaper in Colorado Springs.
Brennan is privileged to serve as a member of the Denver County Cultural Council directing Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funding to local non-profit cultural organizations. She also serves on the Advisory Council of the Fine Arts Foundation and is a participant in the University of Colorado Leeds Business School’s 2007 50 for Colorado leadership program.
The mission of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is to advance the arts and culture in the City and County of Denver.