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Paul Leon Ramsey (born January 23, 1968) is an American community organizer, thought leader in the aging field, religious leader, and musician in the Denver band, Leon and the Revival.

Early Years
Born in Seattle, WA, Paul moved to the Baker neighborhood of Denver in 1970 and then to East Washington Park, where he spent his formative years.

Education

 * Washington Park and Stedman Elementary Schools
 * Byers Junior High School
 * Denver South High School, Denver, CO, 1986
 * Bachelor of Science – Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, 1991
 * Masters of Divinity – Texas Christian University, Brite Divinity School Fort Worth, TX, 1996
 * Doctor of Ministry – Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO, 2007

Career
Dr. Ramsey is the first full-time Executive Director of the Colorado nonprofit, A Little Help, where he has led the organization's growth in impact since 2011. He is also the long-standing pastor at Mayflower Congregational Church in Englewood, CO, beginning his tenure as Senior Pastor in 2001.

Paul currently serves as the Vice Chair of the national Board of Directors of the Village to Village Network, where he is a co-leader of the Strategic Planning Committee.

Paul a member of the Denver South High School Community Board, the Colorado Senior Lobby, and Generations United, and has previously served as the Chair of the City of Denver's Commission on Aging, of the Baker Historic Neighborhood Association, and of the former Broadway Merchants' Association.

Paul is also a regular contributor to the Washington Park Profile, About.com, and Urban Life Wash Park.

Recognition and Awards
Recipient of Lilly Foundation’s Clergy Renewal Program Grant- 2007

Subject of profiles in the Rocky Mountain News, Westword, The Denver Post, and Washington Park Profile.

Personal Life
Paul’s wife, Sarah, is a teacher at Cherry Creek High School and they are very active with their three kids, Grace, Lucy, and Park. The Ramseys recently moved back into the University neighborhood so his children can attend South High School.

Paul is also the lead singer and songwriter for the Denver soul band, Leon and the Revival.