Lindsey (third from left) during her Rose Fellowship (2019).
We’re continuing our series of posts highlighting some folks on the Epicenter Board of Directors!
Lindsey Briceno, our current Board Chair, is an architect living in Denver, CO. A familiar face to many, Lindsey was an Enterprise Rose Fellow at Epicenter before joining the Board. Below is a brief interview with Lindsey about her background, work, and involvement with Epicenter.
Can you tell us a bit about your background?
I am a practicing architect that has primarily focused on affordable housing development, design, and infrastructure during my career. Having worked on residential projects of all scales with a focus on resident first experiences, I now bring that perspective to projects at the National Park Service, continuing their mission of preservation while adapting to new challenges for housing, rehabilitation, and sustainability.
What’s your connection to rural Utah? Green River specifically?
My connection to Utah began when I applied to be a Rose Fellow through Enterprise Community Partners, seeking more community centered design. When applying, there was an undeniable energy around Epicenter’s mission and the thoughtfulness in which it was presented. After accepting the Fellowship position, I moved to Green River and began to understand that rural communities need advocates, especially places as singular as Green River.
Enterprise Rose Fellowship Summit in Green River, Utah (2019)
Where are you from and where do you now live?
Originally from Louisiana, I am currently in Denver, Colorado, with my partner. We wound up in Colorado after exploring the state during my time in Green River. The mountains have always been a special place of refuge and when we left Epicenter for a new home, it was an easy transition.
What made you want to join the Board of Directors at Epicenter?
After leaving Epicenter when my Rose Fellowship ended, there were projects that were started during my time that were just gearing up for execution. By being a Board member I knew I could help support staff in those efforts, offer a perspective as a former employee, and help with continuity. I felt deeply connected to Epicenter and know that in any way I could help serve the mission, I would always prioritize that.
Canal Commons Groundbreaking Ceremony (2024); Lindsey in center.
Do you have a favorite animal, plant, and/or mineral?
I’ve always enjoyed the native grasses of both Utah and Colorado like blue fescue, especially when the wind waves them along.