Female Leaders of Lafayette
This collection spotlights women who have made a civic impact in Lafayette, whether in government or as a citizen. Lafayette has a strong legacy of female leaders. The oral histories of Sharon Stetson, Carolyn Cutler, and Vicki Trumbo are each unique, yet collectively reflect the challenges and achievements found within Lafayette's political history.
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- Oral History with Carolyn Cutler
- In her oral history interview conducted on June 28, 2024, Carolyn Culter shared her personal and professional history, cementing her oral history within the “Female Leaders of Lafayette” subcollection. This interview contains discussion on a wide variety of topics on the Lafayette community, including her work in Lafayette city government, population growth, urban renewal, small businesses, the arts in Lafayette, community events such as the Lafayette Peach Festival and much more. Cutler shared her perspective on how and why Lafayette has developed into the “Diverse, Creative, and Eclectic” city it is today.
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- Oral History with Sharon Stetson
- Sharon (Martinez) Stetson was born on September 20th, 1943 in Boulder, Colorado. She attended Lafayette Elementary School and Lafayette High School. As of 2024, Sharon and her husband have been married sixty-two years and have three children, all of whom were raised in Lafayette. In her oral history interview conducted on July 15th, 2024, Sharon (Martinez) Stetson described her life growing up in the Lafayette community. In 1989, Sharon was sworn in as city councilperson of Lafayette, making her the first Latino government official in Lafayette’s history. Her immense public service work includes grant funding projects with the Colorado Municipal League and creation of the Healthy Communities Initiative. Her work has significantly influenced the development of Lafayette’s public outdoor spaces, the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, and the preservation of Latino history in Boulder County.
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- Oral History with Vicki Trumbo
- In her oral history interview conducted on October 1, 2024, Vicki Trumbo described her 34 years as the Director of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, including her greatest challenges and achievements. Her work had a huge impact on the city of Lafayette, and she and described how some of the most beloved city traditions and events have evolved and changed over the years such as the Peach Festival, Oatmeal Festival, and Brew Festival.