2027 GALS Annual celebration
You are invited to join GALS Denver on Wednesday, March 10, 2027, from 11:30am – 1:00pm at the GALS Denver Campus for our annual celebration! This year, we are thrilled to invite you to our school to absorb the inspiring energy of the student experience. Raise Her Up, will celebrate where legacy meets leadership and girls rise into their power.
Now timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, this special event uplifts the bold voices and active bodies of GALS Denver middle schoolers — young women+ who are learning to lead with confidence, courage, and strength. This year’s program will feature an increased emphasis on movement, reflecting our belief that active bodies fuel brilliant minds.
We are proud to present the Bold Active Leader Award to Heather McCoy.
Your support through tickets or sponsorship directly fuels our unique GALS programming, helping us continue to empower the next generation of unstoppable leaders.
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
our 2027 honoree
Heather Wiles McCoy
Heather Wiles McCoy’s story deeply reflects GALS’ values:
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Academic Excellence & Athletic Discipline – As a collegiate basketball player at DePauw University and a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School, Heather demonstrates the dedication, perseverance, and commitment to lifelong learning that we encourage in every GALS student.
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Confident Leadership – With 24 years of experience in banking and recognition as a 2026 Banker of Distinction, Heather exemplifies what it means to lead with confidence, earn the respect of peers, and succeed in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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Bold Living & Community Impact – Through her longstanding involvement with Dress for Success Colorado, Mile High 360, and the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce, Heather demonstrates the power of using personal and professional success to create opportunities for others.
More About Heather
Heather Wiles McCoy is Senior Vice President at MidFirst Bank, headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Throughout her 24-year banking career, she has held a variety of roles, including Lending Officer, Commercial Banker, Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager, Loan Specialist, and Teller. In 2026, she was named a Banker of Distinction by the Colorado Bankers Association following a nomination by her peers.
Heather is deeply committed to community leadership and service. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Finance Committee of Mile High 360, where she has been a board member for nearly five years. She previously served as Board Chair of Dress for Success Denver, now Dress for Success Colorado, an organization she has supported for more than 14 years.
Heather graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School in 2018 and earned her degree from DePauw University in 2003, where she played four years of collegiate basketball.
