J.R.ÌýLapierre
- Managing Director, Lincoln Hills Cares, Denver

J.R. Lapierre earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a master’s from Northeastern University. He has an extensive history of working with youth in the nonprofit field via schools, sports and recreation, and outdoor education programs. Lapierre has a passion to help develop the overall well-being of youth and has been able to collaborate and bridge gaps in the community. Through a variety of partnerships with local organizations, he has been instrumental in expanding the reach of Lincoln Hills Cares and growing programs throughout the state of Colorado. Lapierre is adamant about climate action and finding ways to help advance the actions needed to combat climate change. Under his direction, Lincoln Hills Cares received multiple awards from groups including the Mountain Region Black Economic Summit, the Center for Legal Inclusiveness at Work, and Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. His continued goal is to break down barriers and continue to increase opportunities for all.
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