Southwest Vida

This March, we celebrate "Women's History Month". The Southwest Vida Youth Leadership Team wants to recognize women leaders and trailblazers in the southwest Denver community. Please join us in honoring their marvelous achievements and Thank them for all the amazing work that they do to support Southwest Denver everyday.

We asked these leading women to share a quote that has a special meaning to them or words of wisdom they live by, especially when serving and working in community.

"I continue looking for ways to be a better person every day I give my children an example of perseverance and encouragement to continue in their studies ”

Erika Rodarte

"My motivation to keep working is to make a difference and leave a legacy beneficial for generations to come I want my community to be empowered, successful and be in unity "

Maricendi Jaimes

Este Marzo, estamos celebrando el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer. Los Jóvenes de Southwest Vida Youth Leadership, queremos reconocer a las mujeres líderes y pioneras en la comunidad. Queremos honrar sus maravillosos logros y agradecerles por todo el buen trabajo que están haciendo en la comunidad.

Le pedimos a algunas de las muchas líderes femeninas que compartan una cita que signifique mucho para ellas especialmente cuando trabajan en la comunidad.

"We need to create generational wealth in our community It is the only way our community will have meaningful opportunities for success and is the most important legacy to leave behind "

Angeles Ortega

“Your life isn’t yours if you always care what others think"

Jasmin Baltran

"As a longtime resident of SW Denver, I believe authentic community engagement is imperative, in order to truly include the voices from the community "'

Stephanie Salazar-Rodriguez

"I am proud to be a Chicana representing West Denver"

Councilwoman Jamie Torres

"Only those of us who carry our cause in our hearts are willing to run the risks”

Maria Hernandez Tapia

“A Community is defined by the people who live, work, play and contribute to it”, Pearl Lopez

"One of my favorite quotes is by Angela Davis and is "I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change I'm changing the things I cannot accept "

Damaris Graves

“Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness” -J M BARRIE, Jazmine Ruiz

“I have lived in SW Denver most of my life, I truly love helping people where I live "

Dana Montano

“'Always do things for yourself and do what makes YOU happy,”

Noemi Enriquez

“If you want to travel fast, travel alone If you want to travel far, travel together "

Crystal Munoz

"I love the southwest community and will continue to assist its members in any way possible!"

Hermelinda Campuzano

"The rewarding energy and being able to mentor youth has such an impact on me and it’s what made me become a part of the city to make a difference in the lives of children ” April Delion

“When you write the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.”

Melissa De Herrera

"My mission is to share culture, traditions, and experiences,"

Mimi Luong

"La union hace la fuerza y yo la diferencia,"

Norma Brambila

Women's History Month

"Advancing equity in an underserved community motivates me "

"It is an honor and privilege to serve the community and “my kids” I am forever grateful to those who allow me to have a small part in their journey "

Michelle McDaniel

Sonia Schwartz

"Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it " -Unknown

Liz Mulei

"I see the fire and passion residents have for the wellbeing of the neighborhood "

Daisy Rocha Vasquez

"Real change starts with one person who inspires and empowers others to be the change we want to see in our communities we live in "

Anita Banuelos

"Que nada te detenga para lograr tus sueños"

Rosa Vigil

"Stay in school. Get your college degree BUT, don't forget that real-life work experience is just as valuable "

Trang Bulawa

'What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make "

Sayuri Toribio

“Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart ”

Psalms 37:4

Joey Garcia

"Having the honor to collaborate with the community to make positive change keeps me doing what I do ”

Kasandra Ornelas

"Para mi papa que vino sin nada y que me lo dio todo " It's a quote I usually think of as a first generation student and american"

Natalie Guerra

"Don’t let others define you Grow your best self, daily You are important " Lydia

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