Recent News & Events

  • Two photos: Cathy Burds with two Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Cathy standing in her print shop

    Cathy Burds – Championing Refugee Hiring Practices in Colorado’s Workforce

    December 16, 2024

    In February 2024, Colographic CEO Cathy Burds partnered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Denver to hire her first refugee employee, Marcos from Cuba. Her efforts not only facilitated Marcos’s integration but also increased awareness of refugee hiring practices in Colorado. Cathy’s advocacy inspired other business owners to consider similar inclusive hiring practices, demonstrating the power of collective efforts and inclusivity. Cathy’s service dogs continued to play a big role in Cathy’s day-to-day life, providing her the support she needed to complete this critical project.

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  • Cathy and her dog Sully present in front of a group of elementary students

    Cathy and Sully Visit Cheyenne Elementary School

    January 19, 2024

    Cathy and her service dog Sully visited Goins Elementary School in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to talk to seven classes about service dogs. The kids learned what a service dog is, what they do, and how to act around a service dog and its handler. Cathy taught them what Sully’s job is and why it’s so important. The kids got to see how a big dog like Sully can know so much and behave so well, and they were so excited for their classrooms to win stuffed versions of Sully!

  • Two photos: Cathy at the 2023 GlobalMindED conference with a Bernese Mountain Dog, captioned "Presented at the 2023 GlobalMindED conference", and a close-up of the dog captioned "My service dog, SULLY, was a hit!"

    Cathy Sits on Panel for GlobalMindED Conference

    June 9, 2023

    In early June, Cathy spoke on a panel for the GlobalMindED conference. “It was a great opportunity to present and connect with the GlobalMindED Conference last weekend. They are dedicated to creating a diverse talent pipeline, as they work hard to close the equity gap. We are t to help do just that, and there are positive things on the horizon.” Learn more about GlobalMindED here.

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  • Cathy and Jimmy Burds receiving their ADA certification
  • Cathy and her service dog Justice