Meet Our Volunteers | | |  | | Reem Abu Baker | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Of course It is in your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean it's not real?"
-Albus Dumbledore | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I want to travel and live in many different places! | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Frida Kahlo | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: City O' City | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I want to be an elementary school teacher and Girls Inc. is a perfect way to get experience with teaching and working with kids. |
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| | | | | Peace Akpai | | Hometown: Ghana | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: We all die. The goal isn't to live forever but to create something that will. | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Norway | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Andrew Jackson | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Maggiano's | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Because I love to teach and interact with other people. This will be a great experience to share my knowledge and learn from other people. |
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| | | | | 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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| | | | | Sarah Anderson | | Hometown: Golden, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind--Dr. Seuss | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I would live in Venice. I love the fact that there aren't any roads, just canals. It is an amazing city with wonderful food! | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I would choose Abraham Lincoln | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: John Holly's Asian Bistro, I love sushi and Asian food! | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I love working with children and I want to make a difference in their life. |
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| | | | | Josh Ash | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I'd take my childhood home in Glenwood Springs, CO | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: I'd have lunch with Bill Cosby. He's funny and insightful. | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Emilio's on East Colfax | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Because once upon a time I dreamed of being an elementary school teacher because I wanted to make an impact on children. Girls Inc. is a great place to start making that impact. |
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| | | | | Beth Backer | Volunteer Photographer | | Hometown: Denver, Colorado | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Progressive art can assist people to learn not only about the objective forces at work in the society in which they live, but also about the intensely social character of their interior lives. Ultimately, it can propel people toward social emancipation." -Salvador Dali | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I'm working on figuring that one out at the moment. | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Gandhi | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Cuba Cuba | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I'd like to help Girls Inc. achieve their admirable goals. |
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| | | | | Andrea Crane | | Hometown: Vienna, VA | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "...and we've been enjoying very fine weather." | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: New Zealand (I'd really just like to retire there, that's where I was born). I love Colorado | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: The Wright Brothers | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Root Down | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I was actually hired as an Art Instructor for the ABC program, through the Center for Visual Arts. Girls Inc. is one of the programs where we teach. I also think this is a great program. I'd definitely like to do more. |
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| | | | | Mary Dunn | Youth Center Tutor | | Hometown: Denver, Colorado originally from Hutchinson, Kansas | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "…we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist" Obama's Inaugural Address | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Montepulciano, Italy | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Elizabeth I | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Piatti | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: American society is failing to encourage girls academically, socially and financially. Dropout rates, teen pregnancies, drugs, and crime rates are high. I am interested in the mission of Girl's Inc. to help address these problems. Also, I enjoy interacting with children and would like to help them become as great as they want to be. |
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| | | | | Janet Ferguson | | Hometown: Peoria, IL | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. --Christopher Robin to Pooh | | 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: Ghandi | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Tocabe | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To help Girls Inc. fulfill their mission of inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold. I am finally those three things as an adult and would love to see girls who are younger acquiring those qualities. |
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| | | | | Jaime Frost | | Hometown: Bay City, MI | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "The most important things are not things." | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Doing humanitarian work in Africa | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Beethoven | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Panzano | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To inspire girls to achieve and become empowered. Also as an intern. |
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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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| | | | | Kayla Gallegos | | Hometown: Littleton, CO | What Is Your Favorite Quote: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him would not perish but have eternal life.
-John 3:16 | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: In the mountains or on a beach. | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: C.S. Lewis | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Sushi Den | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Internship/interested in working with youth, particularly girls. |
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| | | | | Kelsey Harrison | Youth Center Tutor | | Hometown: Denver, Colorado | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Faith is taking the next step even when you don't see the whole staircase." | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Dominican Republic, it's so pretty there! | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Rosa Parks | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Rockbottom Brewery | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: It's a supportive environment for all kinds of girls and I'd love to be a part of it. |
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| | | | | Kellie Hedberg | | Hometown: Denver, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Work hard, take action, trust. | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Denver...with multiple vacation homes. | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Helen Keller? Truman? | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: I try not to eat out. | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To give back to girls and to pass on the gifts I have been given. |
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| | | | | Victoria Holt | | Hometown: Griffith, Australia | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world"-Marilyn Monroe | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: New Zealand | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Lucille Ball | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: BJ's Brewhouse | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To contribute to the community and learn as much as I can from the experience. |
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| | | | | Chris Homolac | | Hometown: Littleton, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: At the moment, "Get busy living, or get busy dying!!"--Red Audy, Shawshank Redemption | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Denver, CO. But I will travel a lot | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Samuel Clemens | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Old C's/3 Margaritas | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I think I could help out a lot with the Lego League with my programming experience. I love working with kids and I can actually fit this in my schedule! |
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| | | | | Lindsey Knickerbocker | Youth Center Tutor | | Hometown: Lake Hughes, California | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: So far, I would live in San Sebastian, Spain. It looks like a postcard. I haven't traveled very much so that may change. | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Ameila Earhart or John Lennon | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: I'm semi new to Denver, but I really like Snarf's Sandwich shop! | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I chose to volunteer at Girls Inc. because I believe in their mission to help girls grow up to reach their highest potential. I want to be a part of such a powerful mission and organization |
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| | | | | Linh Le | Teen Center Program Assistant | | Hometown: Aurora, Colorado | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "I'm smart because I learn from other people's mistakes."
- a Girls Inc. teen | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Milan, Italy | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Amelia Earheart | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Common Grounds | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To educate and support the girls as Girls Inc. has done for me and also to share my experiences with them. |
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| | | | | Jessie Liang | | Hometown: Rochester Hills, Michigan | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "...But if you work really hard, and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Taiwan, as that is where most of my family lives! Plus, the most delicious food in the world is found there. | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Amy Poehler, because I think she's such a funny, strong female figure. | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: I don't have one yet because I just moved to Denver, so I'm open to suggestions! | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I am lucky enough to be doing my MSW internship at Girls Inc. and I can't wait to get started! |
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| | | | | Bret Mann | | Hometown: Denver, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: There is more to life than increasing its speed. -Ghandi | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Portugal. The beaches there are beautiful! | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Albert Einstein. He sounds like a crazy guy! | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Park Burger | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Make a positive impact on the girls lives. |
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| | | | | Kate Marolt | | Hometown: Shoreview, Minnesota | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: There are two ways to live your life- one is as if nothing is a miracle, the other as if everything is a miracle. -Albert Einstein | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Somewhere warm near mountains and a large body of water. | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Alice Paul-her dedication toward getting women the right to vote is inspiring and I would be curious to get her opinions on where women are in the world today. | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Watercourse. | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Because girls need an opportunity to discover their authentic selves, especially within a culture that is so image based and in which the pressure to conform or fit a certain mold is at an all-time high. I want to do everything I can to help provide a safe space, an alternate worldview, and to be available as a resource and guide for girls on this path. |
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| | | | | Jamie Maynes | | Hometown: Thornton, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: With faith all things are possible | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: I love living in Colorado, I never want to move away again. | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Olive Garden, there not really unique/local but its my favorite place! I would eat it everyday. | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: Project for class and its finally time I get back into volunteering again. |
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| | | | | Molly McLaurin | | Hometown: Vail, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.--Aesop | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Right here! I love Colorado! If I had to move I'd like to live in Thailand, Switzerland or a small mountain town. | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Bob Marley. He is one of the greatest songwriters/musicians of all time and he promoted peace, accepance and love! | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Osterio Marco or Benny's | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I believe in Girls Inc's mission and wanted to have the opportunity to work directly with the girls and influence them in a positive way. I'm also looking forward to seeing them teach me! |
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| | | | | Courtney Mickelson | Youth Center Tutor | | 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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| | | | | Rose Njuguna | | Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: With God, nothing is impossible. | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Seychelles | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Oprah Winfrey | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: The Nile | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To give back to the society that has given so much to me and my daughter. I would also like to make a difference in someone's life, and if I can just positively influence one girl, then it would be fulfilling. |
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| | | | | Darrah O'Flaherty | | Hometown: Denver, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Undecided | | 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: Nelson Mandela | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Oblio's Pizzeria | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To help out and immerse myself in new experiences. |
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| | | | | Julia O'Flaherty | | Hometown: Denver, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: "Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Denver! (or Costa Rica) | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Nelson Mandela | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Oblio's Pizza | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I decided to volunteer at Girls Inc. because in today's modern society girls need to feel empowered to succeed, which Girls Inc. helps to provide. |
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| | | | | Jenny Pokorny | | Hometown: Chicago Heights | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: No one knows what's next, but everybody does it. -George Carlin | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Everywhere | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Claude Monet | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Watercourse | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: To mentor girls and help them to embrace knowledge and develop self-confidence. |
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| | | | | Yamili Quezada | Youth Center Volunteer | | 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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| | | | | Alba Valerdi | | Hometown: Denver, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: Art is the only way to run away without leaving home! | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Chemuyil, Mexico | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Any Mayan or Egyptian leader. King Tut. | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Olive Garden & Noodles and Company | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I enjoy working with children and teenagers. Especially since I used to be in Girls Inc., it's nice to be able to give back. |
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| | | | | Rachael Weaver | Volunteer Photographer | | 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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| | | | | Zoey Wells | | Hometown: Lakewood, CO | | What Is Your Favorite Quote: My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness | | If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be: Fiji | | If You Could Have Lunch With Any Historical Figure, Who Would You Choose: Sigmund Freud | | What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Pho 95 | | Why Did You Decide To Volunteer At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: I used to attend here when I was younger and I wanted to start volunteering and thought this would be a great organization to be involved with. |
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