Marla Williams
Marla joined Community First Foundation in November 2010 to serve as president and CEO. Formerly she was a partner with Holme Roberts & Owen LLP (HRO), having served at the law firm for a total of 21 years. At HRO, Marla represented nonprofit clients in all aspects of their business. Marla also served as president and CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado for seven years and continues to serve as an Honorary Trustee.
Marla earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an A.B. from Indiana University. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Community Participation
- Exempla Healthcare, board member
- Colorado Campaign for Inclusive Excellence, founding board member
- Colorado Legacy Foundation, board member
- Swallow Hill Music Association, board member
- Wells Fargo Bank Community Forum, member
- Women’s Forum of Colorado, member
