Svetlana Mikhaylova

As an immigrant shaped by the entrepreneurial spirit of my single mother, I have built a career dedicated to opening doors for others. My lived experience drives my commitment to creating pathways where resilience meets opportunity and to strengthening Colorado’s civic fabric. I bring expertise in cultivating inclusive leadership, mentoring entrepreneurs, and forging cross-sector partnerships that turn bold ideas into lasting community impact.

Board Member & Social Impact Consultant – United Nations, Boulder Chapter
Jan 2025 – Present

• Led cross-sector initiatives advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals by coordinating community events, fostering multi-stakeholder collaborations, and raising public awareness.
• Expanded advocacy and education efforts by partnering with global stakeholders to deliver equity-focused learning programs and build impactful partnerships.

Board Member & Entrepreneur Mentor – Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI)
Mar 2022 – Present

• Mentored 24 economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs, primarily women and people of color, through a 12-week business launch bootcamp, evaluating their business feasibility, refining marketing and financial plans, and coaching leadership development to launch or scale their business.
• Enhanced governance and reach by shaping board strategy, driving fundraising efforts, and cultivating partnerships that expand resources for under-resourced entrepreneurs.

Women's Leadership Lab, Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) | Sept 2024 – June 2025

• Completed an intensive 10-month leadership program that strengthened strategic influence, civic-minded decision-making, and coalition-building skills to drive impact across Colorado communities.

Climate Reality Leadership Corps, The Climate Reality Project | June 2022

• Completed intensive training led by climate experts and former Vice President Al Gore, focusing on climate science, policy solutions, and community-driven sustainability advocacy.

Sustainable Business Strategy Certificate, Harvard Business School | Apr 2022 – May 2022

• Completed a 3-week program on leveraging business strategy to create social and environmental value, gaining tools to align stakeholder interests with sustainable community outcomes.

Design Thinking & Innovation Certificate, Harvard Business School | Jan 2022 – Mar 2022

• Completed a 7-week program on applying human-centered design to solve complex challenges, innovate collaboratively, and deliver solutions that address community needs.