VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH SARAH GONZALES Sarah Gonzales joined the museum board at the beginning of this year and now serves as the Chair of the Fundraising Committee. Development Director, Diane Stine, shared “Sarah has been a wonderful addition to the Board and Fundraising Committee. She has so much passion for the Museum and enjoys spreading the word about everything we do. We look forward to working with her more as she takes on the role as the Fundraising Committee Chair.” Sarah’s interest in the museum started through her children, “The museum has been a wonderful safe haven for my children. It’s a place where they can learn and foster their imagination. It’s because of this that I choose to dedicate my time to the museum and work towards further engagement of future generations in our community.” One of her favorite experiences was attending a field trip with her son’s class. She was so proud that he was eager to share his knowledge of the museum with his classmates. “The museum has been a wonderful safe haven for my children. It’s a place where they can learn and foster their imagination. It’s because of this that I choose to dedicate my time to the museum and work towards further engagement of future generations in our community.” In her time with the museum, Sarah has grown fascinated and inspired by the work of African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community activist Fannie Mae Duncan, “I love to see and hear stories of diversity here in Colorado Springs. It helps me see where we came from and what we need to remember in order to become more inclusive.” Outside of her work with the museum Sarah shared, “I spend most of my time with my kids outdoors. We love to attend museums of all kind, try new foods, and new experiences especially in the Downtown Colorado Springs area.” Sarah works with U.S. Bank on Tejon Street and volunteers with many non-profit organizations. We are so fortunate to have Sarah as a member of our Board and Fundraising Committee! Thank you! MUSELETTER JULY 2019| PG 8
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