| |  | Jennifer Anderson | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: I am nothing without love. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Paris, France | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Ghandi | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Root Down | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To be a positive role model for young women. |
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| | | Vanessa Avitia | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Be the change you want to see. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: New York City, Albuquerque or Denver. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Jesus | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: La Luncharia | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Experience |
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| | | Liza Bayless | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Be the change you with to see in the world | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Spain | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Leonardo da Vinci | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Thai Basil | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I love teaching and working with kids! |
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| | | Stephanie Begun | Teen Center Program Assistant | Hometown: Milbank, South Dakota | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Italy | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Eleanor Roosevelt | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Sushi Sasa | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I want to serve as a positive influence and leader for young women and I enjoy learning from them as well! |
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| | | Lisa Berquist | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: I don't know who said it but my favorite quote is "whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right." | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I love living in Colorado and have lived here all of my life but if I could live anywhere else it would be some place with a beach. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would love to have lunch with Michelle Obama. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Abrusci's | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I truly believe in the philosphy that all girls are capable of achieving their full potential and I want to be involved in helping them do that. |
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| | | Audrey Black | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "In every first novel, the hero is the author as Christ or Faust" Oscar Wilde | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: London | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Eleanor Roosevelt | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Parisi's (44th and Tennyson) | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I decided to volunteer at Girls Inc because I am currently pursuing a degree in secondary education and felt that this would be a good experience in learning to teach. |
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| | | Amanda Bruemmer | Hometown: Arvada, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you never take." Wayne Gretzsky | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Carines, Australia | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Queen Elizabeth of Harriet Tubman | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Dicicco's, in Old Towne Arvada | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I think all girls should have access to role models outside of school and home. I hope to be one of those role models. |
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| | | Shannon Buckley | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Your actions speak so loudly that I can not hear what you say" Ralph Waldo Emerson | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would love to live in Tokyo, Japan. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would enjoy a delicious meal with Alber Einstein | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: My favorite local restaurant is Watercourse | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I am inspired to volunteer at GIMD because I have lots of positive energy to share. I love to create and enjoy involving myself in fun organizations where I can do so. I am passionate about working with young women because I know what it's like not to have strong self-esteem and I do what I can now to help build strong young women. Thank you for this exciting opportunity [Girls Inc.] |
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| | | Anna Carpinello | Hometown: Littleton, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: From the outside looking in you can never understand it, from the inside looking out you can never explain it. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Venice, Italy. It is my heritage and so beautiful | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Paul Revere, I would love to hear his real story. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Freddy's, if anyone has ever been to Steak n' Shake it is kind of like that. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I realize the importance of women being able to stand on their own in any field and feel confident there. Every girl has insecurity but I want to help them demolish them here. |
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| | | Alex DeBoe | Youth Center Program Assistant | Profile coming soon. |
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| | | Melissa Dunn | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Life is what you make it | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Denver! | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: JFK | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: The Sauce Noodle | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I thought it would be a great way to reach out to younger girls and have fun! |
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| | | Nicole Fuentes | Hometown: Arvada, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Be the change you wish to see in the world (Ghandi) | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Spain | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would have lunch with the Dalai Lama | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Vesta Dipping Grill | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I was inspired by their cause and their work in the community and with young girls. |
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| | | Betsy Fulnecky | Hometown: Mishawaka, Indiana | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Live like you are dying | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Hands down, Italy!! | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Watercourse Foods & Mt. Fuji Sushi | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I think this organization has a wonderul mission and I wanted to be a part of experiencing these girls learning, growing and achieving their goals and their potential through the art classes they will take. I also have an education and art background that I wanted to tap into and share with the girls. And most of all, to have fun and enjoying my time with the girls. |
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| | | Lyndsey Geiger | Youth Center Program Assistant | Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Happiness is a journey-not a destination | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Italy | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Bones |
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| | | Cynthia Guardado | Hometown: El Paso, TX | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Haz que tu sonrisa cambie el mundo y no el mundo cambie tu sonrisa
Make your smile change the world and not the world change your smile. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would live in Paris, France. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would have lunch with Cesar Chavez because I would like to know how he dealt with struggles back then. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: My favorite restaurant is Pei Wei. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I decided to volunteer because I am going into the field of social work and I think Girls Inc. will help me gain experiencw ith dealing with different types of girls. I also used be a part of Girls Inc. and really enjoyed it. |
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| | | Carla Habuda | | Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Learn to fail or fail to learn." -Dr. Tal D. Ben-Shahar | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: New Zealand because I am an avid outdoor enthusiast or Poland where both of my parents immigrated from after WWII coming to the U.S. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Eleanor Roosevelt because she had so much gumption given the time period she lived in. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Taste of Thailand | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Because I wholeheartedly believe in the mission of the organization. |
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| | | Maria Healey | Hometown: Bettendorf, IA | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Everything happens for a reason. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Somewhere with mountains and ocean | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Annie Leibowitz | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Hacienda | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: It sounded like a fun opportunity that would allow me to use my talents and education to enrich the lives of girls entering the adult world. |
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| | | Stephanie Hinton | Hometown: Northport, New York | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "What you tolerate, stays in your life" LL Cool J
"You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you" Mary Tyler Moore | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I am actually moving to Israel in August. I will be teaching elementary PE at a school north of Tel Aviv. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Hillary Clinton | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Thai Basil, Cherry Cricket | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Girls Inc. has a partnership with Denver Area Youth Services (DAYS), where I work, and I will be educating on the prevention of diabetes, obesity and heart disease through a grant with the Colorado Department of Public Health. |
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| | | Leah Hosburgh | Hometown: Golden, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Failures are fingerposts on the road to achievement." C.S. Lewis | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Right now, right where I am. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Martin Luther | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Tequila's | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: After working with girls as a grad student in my church, I find the fellowship and relationship girls develop with each other is necessary. Girls Inc. provides a place for this to happen and I just love being a part of that! |
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| | | Katy Kappius | Hometown: Littleton, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Fall seven times, stand up eight. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would live in Iceland because that is where the majority of my family is from. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: She may not be a historical figure but I would choose my great grandmother, Grace. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: The Market in Larimer Square. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I believe that our future lies in our youth and Girls Inc. does an amazing job at preparing young girls to become leaders and change the world. |
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| | | Liz Lopez | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Live life to the fullest! | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Europe. I love France and want to shop and visit. Also love English accents :) Love Italy!! | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would choose Anne Frank. I would love to learn about the Holocaust, I think its very interesting, her points of view. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Olive Garden, I love Italian food. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I wanted to be a role model for young girls, help them with the girls bill of rights. When I used to be in the program I ued to look up to my volunteers. |
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| | | Courtney Mickelson | | Hometown: Elkhart, IN | What Is Your Favorite Quote: The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Summit County, Colorado | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Virginia Woolf | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Vine Street | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To have fun with girls and laugh. |
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| | | Nicole Monson | Profile coming soon. |
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| | | Lauren Moreno | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Love the life you live and live the life you love" Bob Marley | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Indonesia to explore the culture | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Marilyn Monroe, she's very wise. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: My favorite local restaurant would be Pho Dug its Vietnamese Food. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: It will look better on my college application, also I wanted to help back because when I was younger I use to love the volunteers. |
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| | | Estefania Munoz | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Face the sun and all your shadows fall behind. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: France | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Martin Luther King | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Elephant Bar | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I received a scholarship and I need to complete 20 hours of volunteer work here. |
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| | | Ashlely New | Youth Center Program Assistant | Hometown: Lakewood, Colorado | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Love me for me because I love you for you." - Unknown | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Spain | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Sir Isaac Newton | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Jose O'Shea's | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I wanted to give back and be a positive role model in girls' lives. |
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| | | My-Co Nguyen | Hometown: Lakewood, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." Alan Kay | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: California | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Buddha | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Swing Thai | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I want to help girls achieve their full potential by being their role model. I adore Girls Inc. and everything it represents and I strongly support an all girls environment. |
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| | | Kareena Phillips | Hometown: Casper, WY | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching, play like your prayers are already answered | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would live in Italy | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would have lunch with Maya Angelou | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: B.J's | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I wanted to help inspire and empower young girls, and to give them the confidence I had as a child. |
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| | | Tiphane Phillips | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Life has no limitations, except the ones you make." Les Brown | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Cayman Islands | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Martin Luther King Jr. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Dora's Mexican Restaurant | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I decided to become a volunteer at Girls Inc. to be an influential and positive role-model for young girls. I am very passionate about being involved in the growth and development of strong and successful girls. |
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| | | Andrea Pinto | Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Don't cry because its over, smile because it happened. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Barcelona, Spain. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Frida, Picasso, Dalai Lama. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Watercourse | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: It sounds like a good place and a good opportunity to share what I know. |
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| | | Sheila Pottern | Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Life should not be measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would live in San Diego, CA--the climate is milde and sunny, the pace is more laid back and the people are very friendly. I would just have to take all of my family and friends with me (and my husband Les, of course)! | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: My favorite local restaurant is Highlands Garden Cafe on a warm summer evening sittin out on the patio. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I decided to volunteer for Girls Inc. again this year because I loved the experience last year. Having done a lot of community work in my past, I find Girls Inc. to be a very authentic experience for me and I sincerely believe that it is a positive , life enhancing experience for the the girls that attend. |
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| | | Yamili Quezada | | Hometown: Chihuahua, Mexico | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "We can no to great things, only small things with great love!" Mother Theresa | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: If I could live anywhere in the world I would live in Germany or Venice. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Cesar Chavez | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Samba Room | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I decided to volunteer at Girls Inc. because I want to "be the change that I want to see in the world: by impacting the life of a girl or by helping her become strong, smart and bold! |
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| | | Jackie Quezada | | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: The expert was once the beginner | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: It would be Australia | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would choose Mother Theresa | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Samba Room | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I love helping out and being around young girls. They are very fun to be around. |
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| | | Adelita Romero | Youth Center Program Assistant | Hometown: Denver, Colorado | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Formula for success: under promise and over deliver." | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would live in Europe somewhere. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Mother Theresa. She did a lot of good things for people. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Although I have many favorite restaurants, I really enjoy the Cheesecake Factory. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To motivate girls to do their best to be successful now and in their future. |
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| | | Katie Smith | Hometown: Lakewood, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "He who knows only his own generation remains forever a child." Nortan | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would live in Prague. I love Eurore, and its such a beautiful, artistic and historic city in the Czech Republic. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would love to meet Mark Twain. I have read many of his novels and short stories. His wit is classice and he fundamentally understands the human condition. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Bang in Denver, they always serve classic dishes in a new and artistic way. | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I enjoy working with children and I am looking to pursue a career in alternative education. I feel that all girls deserve a chance at advancement. |
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| | | Jesse Vega-Perkins | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Life's not about how many breathes you take, but how many moments take your breathe away. | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I don't know anywhere besides here, so Colorado is where I want to live until I discover somewhere better. | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Eleanor Roosevelt. | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Old Chicago | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: It seems like a great place to volunteer and since I go to an all girls school, I'm all about empowering girls and helping them succeed. |
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| | | James Walton | Profile coming soon. |
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| | | Rachael Weaver | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." - Unknown | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Paris, France | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Lime | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To give back to the community by doing something I love. |
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| | | Brittany "Rae" Williams | Hometown: Denver, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "[People] see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not" | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Anywhere there are ancient ruins. I love ancient history | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He's such an inspiration | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Hultot (I'm cheating it's in Ft. Collins!) | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I believe that every girl deserves a chance to realize her full potential at what she can do in this world. |
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| | | Amy Zolotow | | Hometown: Englewood, Colorado | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "It is not by the questions we have answered that progress may be measured, but also by those we are still asking." - Freda Adler | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Sydney, Australia | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Audrey Hepburn | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Common Grounds (coffee shops are my favorite) | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I am deeply committed toward the empowerment of women and girls and support the Girls Inc. mission that enables girls to be strong, smart, and bold. |
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