Miguel In Suk Lovato (he/him)

Board Member | Chicano Korean American

Miguel In Suk (인석) Lovato grew up in various neighborhoods throughout the Denver-metro area. However, he has considered Aurora his home since the early 1980s. As a trailblazer in his family, Miguel became the first member to attend college and successfully earned two degrees.

He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in secondary education from the University of Colorado Denver, where he received invaluable support and guidance from advisors, counselors, and mentors.

Throughout his professional journey, Miguel has dedicated himself to working directly with young people from marginalized communities, particularly youth of color and those from low-income backgrounds. He has held roles as a teacher, program manager, nonprofit director, and youth mentor. Currently, Miguel works with the Donnell-Kay Foundation, a Colorado-based family foundation where he strives to improve opportunities for children and youth to live, learn, and thrive in Colorado.

Miguel's own personal journey of learning to embrace his Chicano and Korean heritage has deeply influenced his belief in nurturing the development of self and identity among young people. Beyond his professional endeavors, Miguel cherishes his roles as a father, husband, son, and brother. In his spare time, he finds joy in riding and working on his motorcycle; taking leisurely walks with his wife, daughter, and dog Maslin; and “collaborating” with his home office co-worker Waffles the cat.