Meet Rachel Follender, an SPRTV Board Member who brings thoughtful marketing and public relations support to the organization and helps share the value of public media in Summit County.
As part of our Women of SPRTV series, we are highlighting the women behind the signal. Rachel’s perspective is rooted in a deep appreciation for local connection, trusted information, and the role public media plays in mountain communities.
Why Rachel Got Involved
After living in Summit County for the past 11 years, Rachel says getting involved with SPRTV felt like a natural way to give back to a place that has given so much to her.
“Local connection is so important in a place like Summit County, and I really value SPRTV’s mission to bring vital information and programming to our mountain community,” she said.
Rachel believes access to reliable news, educational programming, and public media is especially important in a mountain region, where geography can sometimes make connectivity and media access more challenging.
She also sees public media as something that helps people stay informed, explore new ideas, and remain connected to conversations both within and beyond our small mountain towns.
“Supporting that kind of access feels meaningful to me,” Rachel said.
What She Loves About SPRTV
For Rachel, one of the most rewarding parts of serving Summit County is the strong sense of connection that exists across its mountain towns.
“Summit County is such a unique and vibrant place to call home,” she said. “Over the past decade plus, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the people who live and work here and the strong sense of connection that exists across our mountain towns.”
She also values the way people here care about their neighbors, the environment, and the future of the community.
Her Summit Snapshot
Rachel first visited Breckenridge in 2014 during a family ski vacation and immediately felt the pull of the High Country. Later that year, she traded New Hampshire’s White Mountains for Colorado’s Rockies and never looked back.
More than a decade later, she still finds joy in the simple mountain things: snowy mornings, camp weekends, snowboarding, happy hours, and adventures with her Bernese mountain dog.
Women Who Lift the Signal
This March, we are spotlighting the women who lift the signal by showing up, staying involved, and carrying the work forward.
Rachel’s support reflects the care, thoughtfulness, and community spirit that help keep SPRTV strong. We are grateful to have her on the Board and for the perspective she brings.
About SPRTV
Summit Public Radio & TV (SPRTV) keeps Summit County and surrounding communities connected. From 12,500 feet on Bald Mountain, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit maintains the antenna and transmission system that rebroadcasts free radio and television signals into mountain valleys. For more than 50 years, SPRTV has relied on local volunteers and community support to help preserve equitable access to communications for everyone who visits or calls the High Country home. Support our mission.