Difference Maker: Amy Baker
Amy Baker is a caring educator and lifelong learner who is committed to giving back to the community. Amy is kind, passionate, and...
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All youth in our community thrive.
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MountainYouth
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Youth Spotlight: Luis Cervantes
Shooting for the Stars: Written by Cameron Dole Not every 17-year-old student is fascinated by velocity, physics, and math that can...
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MountainYouth
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Difference Maker: Jennifer Kennedy
What fills your soul? For Jennifer Kennedy, owner of Dewey Dabbles, art fills her soul. Within a few minutes of speaking with her, you...
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MountainYouth
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Difference Maker: Melinda Brandt
A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life. Melinda Brandt, head coach of Eagle Valley High School's cross country...
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MountainYouth
- Jan 3, 2022
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Georgianna OliverSmith
Gigi Stages a Solution! Written by: Sandy Schroeder, Director of Strategic Impact “This is for everyone!” By “this”, Gigi means an...
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MountainYouth
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Diana Loera
Written by: Tsvetelian Fuentes Diana Loera has an important message for all of us: "Advocate for yourself, for your own education and...
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MountainYouth
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Difference Makers: Samantha Bryant, Andrea Glass, Emalea Landgraf, Cat Stone, and Betsy VanBeek
Written by: Denise Kipp Why Teaching life skills in School Is Critical Difference Makers: Samantha Bryant, Andrea Glass, Emalea Landgraf,...
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MountainYouth
- Nov 2, 2021
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Elizabeth Sura
By: Grace Meinberg, Manager of Safe Driving Efforts Elizabeth Sura, a junior at Battle Mountain High School, is a kind and hardworking...
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MountainYouth
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
Difference Maker: Michele Barber
Michele Barber uses her platform and her heart, full of love, to advocate for kids. She is remarkably passionate about advocating for...
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MountainYouth
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Youth Spotlight: Laura Vargas
By: Came Dole, Youth Engagement Coordinator Eagle County thrives off of a united community, and is a youth leader who has contributed to,...
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MountainYouth
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Difference Maker: Norma Gurrola
Norma Gurrola moved to the Valley from Durango, Mexico, 14 years ago. She was a tenth-grader navigating a language barrier, her...
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MountainYouth
- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Yesenia Briones
Written by: Denise Kipp, Director of Education Yesenia Briones, a senior at Colorado Mountain College, credits her determination and...
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MountainYouth
- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
Difference Maker: Glenda Wentworth
The most special people come into your life, make a lasting impact, and are so humble that they won't see their effect more than just...
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MountainYouth
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Bella Matteo
By: Mikayla Curtis, Director of Strategic Impact Bella Matteo is a remarkable and inspirational young person. Not only is she gifted in...
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MountainYouth
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
Difference Maker: Bianca Ochoa
A lifelong resident of Eagle County, a wife, and mother of 4 children, Bianca Ochoa has dedicated her life to serving her community and...
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MountainYouth
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
Youth Spotlight: Ivan Rojas
Ivan recently graduated from Battle Mountain High School and is looking forward to his next adventure at Regis University in Denver. Ivan...
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MountainYouth
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
Difference Maker: Cameron Dole
Cameron Dole Written by: Madison Partridge, Marketing and Events Manager Have you ever encountered someone who exudes positivity and...
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MountainYouth
- Jun 3, 2021
- 4 min
Difference Maker: Cathy Stickler
This month, we are excited to honor Cathy Strickler for her years of service to the youth in this community. Since 1990, Cathy has been...
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MountainYouth
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Bronte. P Nelson
Happy Pride Month! To commemorate the month of June, we spotlight an LGBTQ+ youth in our valley who serves as a safe space for other...
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MountainYouth
- May 4, 2021
- 3 min
Difference Makers: Anne-Marie Desmond and Emily McCormack
The Story: UB.U Written by: Amy Baker, Education Manager It all began about eight years ago, a local elementary school reached out to...
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