Paying It Forward, One Student at a Time: Westerra Credit Union Awards $42,500 In Scholarships to Local High School Graduates

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on June 27, 2025

(L-R) Westerra Credit Union’s Chief Operating Officer, Anneliese Elrod, and Chief Revenue Officer, Brooke Flemming

Demonstrating its commitment to supporting the education of Colorado’s future leaders, Westerra Credit Union partnered with the Mapleton Education Foundation and Jefferson County Administrators’ Association to grant $42,500 in scholarships.

Westerra Credit Union’s Scholarship Program supports graduating high school seniors who are continuing their educational journey through two- or four-year universities or trade school. It is a part of Westerra’s larger Westerra Cares’ program, which includes a focus on education.

This year’s recipients include:

• Amelia Pennell, Ralston Valley High
• Anja Waage, Arvada High School
• Danna Orozco Hernandez, Jefferson Junior/Senior High
• Isabella Costa-Guerra, Golden High School
• Leif Dahl, Wheat Ridge High
• Seriah D., Academy High School

“As an organization founded by teachers, supporting education has always been an integral part of our work in the community,” said Anneliese Elrod, Chief Operating Officer of Westerra. “We are honored to play a small role in these incredible students’ futures and wish them all the best as they embark on their next chapters.”

Posted in Colorado, Community Impact, Regional Member News.