by her parents’ involvement as an on-air radio personality and mobile disc jockey. She recalls her own high school internships at the Aurora Sentinel and 5280 Magazine, “It’s incredible to be working with the same newsroom I started at 20 years ago at the Aurora Sentinel, now as a board member.” Talk about a full-circle moment! Her academic foundation includes a communications degree with a journalism focus from Oakwood University, an HBCU with internships at prominent magazines such as VIBE and Upscale. Immediately after school, Brittany started her professional career at the Chamber of Commerce, first in Huntsville, AL, then in Denver, CO. “I know my passion for civic engagement comes from my Chamber days,” says Winkfield. “Community media is a vital source of information. I believe that well informed communities make well
informed decisions. My mission is to build community and ensure people have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. Recognized as Colorado Association of Black Journalists (CABJ) Journalist of the Year in 2013, Winkfield’s commitment to the community extends beyond her professional work. She is actively involved in organizations like CABJ, the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado, Urban League Young Professionals of Metro Denver, Colorado Press Association, Colorado News Collaborative, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, and the NAACP. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and three daughters. Her insights and perspectives can also be heard on the Back2Basics podcast, available at back2basicsmag.com and KGNU 88.5 FM at 3:00 p.m. every third Monday.
18 The Acumen
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