Home Grown Leadership | Latina Leaders Rising | Jamie Torres & Juana Bordas Hispanic Heritage Month

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In this insightful episode of the #hispanicheritagemonth Series: Latina Leaders Rising, Jamie Torres, #Denver City Council President, shares her personal and professional journey (00:00:06).

(00:02:01) The conversation touches on her early life and the influence of her family's multigenerational connection to Denver,

(00:00:52) Her advocacy for #immigrant integration, and addressing issues such as poverty, equity, and civic engagement.

Jamie's focus on empowering #marginalizedcommunities is highlighted by her efforts in wage theft laws (00:19:09) and preserving #affordablehousing in mobile home parks (00:22:11).

The interview also provides an inspiring message for young Latinas aspiring to #leadership (00:37:00).


KEY MOMENTS:

00:03:00 – Discussing key issues: poverty, food insecurity, and equity.
00:04:30 – Jamie's proudest moments: running unopposed and leading civic engagement.
00:10:20 – How Jamie’s upbringing prepared her for public service and leadership.
00:14:50 – The importance of intergenerational community connections in her work.
00:24:10 – Jamie’s legislative victories, including wage theft laws and affordable housing initiatives.
00:32:00 – Reflections on leadership: the power of community, family, and support networks.

Stay in touch with
Hon. Jamie Torres
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/...


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