Mae Thompson serves on the Board of Directors for Rise Above Colorado. Her role is to provide youth voice and input through the cultivation of youth-adult partnerships. For the past five years Thompson has been an advocate for youth voice, in various capacities, at both local and state levels. Most recently she served two years as the Youth Partner for Rise Above Colorado where she focused on youth engagement across the state. She is passionate about creating environments where young people feel comfortable to speak up and share their opinions in order to create a more informed community. Thompson is currently a student at the University of Denver, graduating June 2018 with degrees in International Studies and Strategic Communication.