Josh Hanfling
Chair

Josh’s passion for Denver drives his work. As an active supporter of the community, he frequently donates time and resources to Denver nonprofits, political organizations and candidates. Currently, Josh is a principal and co-founder at Sewald Hanfling, a public relations firm specializing in government affairs and business development.

Josh grew up in Washington, D.C. and has a B.S. in management with a major in entrepreneurial studies from Babson College. Prior to relocating to Colorado in 1993 and founding Sewald Hanfling in 2012, Josh was the founding CEO of the London-based Mohammed S. Farsi Foundation, an international foundation focused on global health, education and culture.

Josh was named one of Denver’s 25 most powerful people by 5280 Magazine; elected to the “40 under 40” by the Denver Business Journal; named one of Colorado’s “Hottest Politicos” by Face the State; voted one of Denver’s “Movers & Shakers” by the Colorado Statesman; selected as one of Colorado’s top philanthropists by Colorado Company Magazine; and serves as the Honorary Consul to the Kingdom of Morocco for Colorado.