About
Now in its 35th year, the Mizel Institute has grown into a nationally recognized, nonprofit institution with two distinct centers: the Mizel Museum and the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL).
The Mizel Museum promotes social justice with its unique educational programming, cultural exhibits and events. The CELL confronts the threat of terrorism through its renowned event series, world-class exhibit and national training initiatives.
These organizations fulfill the Mizel Institute’s mission of developing more educated, conscientious and empowered communities in order to create a world that is safer and more inclusive.
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Mizel Institute Board of Directors
Larry A. Mizel
Founder, Mizel Institute, Chairman and CEO, MDC Holdings
Herbert Buchwald
Chairman of the Board and President, BPR Management Corporation, Principal, Herbert T. Buchwald, P.A.
Michael Burg
Founder/Shareholder, Burg Simpson Personal Injury Lawyers
David P. Cohen
Chief Administrative Officer, Clear
Jim Davis
General Partner, Public Safety Ventures
Anne Hillary
Community Activist and Philanthropist
Arlene Hirschfeld
Life-long Community Leader
John Ikard
Chairman, Colorado Concern
Walter Isenberg
Co-founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Sage Hospitality
Donald Kortz
Chairman of the Board, Cassidy Turley Colorado
James A. Lustig
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, United Capital Management
David D. Mandarich
President and Chief Operating Officer, MDC Holdings, Inc.
Andy Miller
Managing Principal, Miller Frishman
Courtney Mizel
Founding Director, CELL
Michael Pollak
Co-founder, Hyde Park Jewelers
Blair Richardson
Managing Partner and Co-founder, Bow River Capital Partners
Rick Sapkin
Founder and Managing Principal, Edgemark Development
Dr. JoAnn Zell
Medical Professional
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Melanie Pearlman
President & CEO
Tom Ruppel
Vice President, Operations
Melanie Avner
Communications Manager
Karlee Butler
Senior Accountant
Rachel Kapicak
Associate Marketing and Engagement Manager
Heather Olsen
Operations and Projects Manager