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Difference Maker: Molly DeLallo
Molly DeLallo is a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word. Whether it’s running ultra-marathons or descending our mountains on bike...
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Dec 29, 20237 min read
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Difference Maker: Luz Rios
“Sé tú. Si eres tú mismo, lograrás grandes cosas.” Si alguna vez necesitas a alguien que no solo valide tus sueños sino que también te...
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Nov 27, 20234 min read
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Difference Maker: Jodie Metz
Be unapologetically you, help others, move your body, ask for help, find your joy, spend time in the embrace of nature, be the nice kid,...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Difference Maker: Rachel Glowacki
As a Mindful Movement Educator, Rachel's primary mission is to help people feel loved, valued, and cared for. Rachel Glowacki is a true...
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Oct 2, 20233 min read
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Difference Maker: Kevin Armitage
Kevin has impacted youth lives both on the field and in the classroom. Kevin Armitage in every sense of the word is our Difference Maker....
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Aug 27, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Etta McCarthy
Paths Cross for a Reason... Every once in a while, we cross paths with people who make us say, “Whoa, that is a remarkable individual”....
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Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Maddie Evans
A true local, who aims to cultivate a sense of community in Eagle County! If you have lived in Eagle County for any period of time, it is...
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Jul 6, 20233 min read
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Difference Maker: Kaitlyn Merriman
Kaitlyn believes every student, from all backgrounds, with every kind of story, deserves access to education, resources, and not worrying...
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Jun 1, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Amelia Kovacs
Amelia wants youth in the community to know that sustainability is in every corner of their life and that small actions can add up and...
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Apr 28, 20233 min read
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Difference Maker: Cameron Dole
Cam encourages all people to “Go outside! This valley does have a lot of opportunities, take advantage of them! Get pitted.” Have you...
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Apr 2, 20234 min read
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Difference Maker: Dr. Amanda Bolla
Enriching youth lives through sharing events, supporting ideas, and saying "let's figure it out!" Do you remember your favorite teacher...
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Kateleen Harman
Kateleen Harman is a dynamic, resilient, and dedicated professional working towards social and racial justice in her personal and...
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Jan 29, 20233 min read
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Difference Maker: Hannah Ross
It is incredibly unique and impactful to serve in a community where so many organizations come together to assess and address the most...
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Nov 21, 20224 min read
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Difference Maker: Andy Clark
Andy Clark is full of LOVE for all things YOUTH and for all things COMMUNITY! Andy uses his successful business platform to generously...
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Nov 3, 20226 min read
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Difference Maker: Jo Pennock
Some people seem to bring light wherever they go. They actively seek ways to make a difference and do not hesitate to do what it takes to...
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Oct 2, 20223 min read
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Difference Maker: James Dilzell
Where do we often meet people who are top influencers of our community? A professional development training? Local board meetings? Color...
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Aug 29, 20223 min read
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Difference Maker: Amber Barrett
Talk to the Uniform! You know the feeling: a police officer nears you and your stomach jumps into your throat? Why is that? It’s Amber...
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Jul 5, 20222 min read
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Sixteen Years of Putting Kids First: An Ode to Mr. Spannagel
Supporting the growth of hundreds of middle and high school students through academics, athletics, and the awkwardness that is pubescent...
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May 26, 20224 min read
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Difference Maker: Shelby Partridge
This month’s Difference Maker is not only impacting our youth in the classroom as a sixth-grade math teacher at Eagle Valley Middle...
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Apr 29, 20223 min read
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Difference Maker: David Garcia
I first met David Garcia as an eighth-grade student at Eagle Valley Middle School during the 2009/2010 school year as his science...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
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