opportunities for us in our neighborhoods. I ask for your consideration when voting on February 7th.
My background in running volunteer organizations comes primarily from my years as President of Qwest Women (2001-2003) and as Secretary for Women in Cable and Telecom (also in 2002-2003). In these capacities I've earned a reputation for building collaborative teams united by their common desires to create change and uplift the community. Leading a volunteer organization differs from other types of group projects where individual unity of purpose originates from an external source, such as directives from an employer. Volunteers are self motivated and receive personal gratification from a job well done. As a leader of HD 37, I
would encourage all members to share in the promise of growth our district holds in the next few years. We share a common interest in promoting local Democrats into office. We share concerns about our community development.
In addition to holding positions on the Board of these two organizations, I've chaired many committees. As a volunteer, I have gained relevant knowledge about tapping into group dynamics. As chair of the district, I would welcome each and every person to join me in creating a vibrant, active, relevant and powerful community group. Together we can move mountains.
I am originally from Washington, DC - born and raised. I graduated from Trinity College, in Washington DC (BA Int'l Studies, Business, '92). I received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship ('92) and conducted independent research while making my home base in Paris, France. I moved to Denver in the end of 1993 just in time to start a graduate program at DU. I earned a Master's degree in
International Management jointly issued by the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies and the Daniel's College of Business. During this time I was awarded a second fellowship from the US Dept. of Defense (National Seurity Education Program - NSEP) which enabled me to study and conduct research while based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I did all of this as a single parent and my small daughter accompanied me every step of the way - she studied in local schools and learned French and Portuguese by my side.
It wasn't until I completed my education at DU that I met and married my husband, Edward Alvarez, who is a Colorado native and first generation Cuban-American. I have lived in this district since 1993.
Presently I am employed in the telecom industry however am no longer with Qwest. I am a Senior Project Manager handling jobs both foreign and domestic. I use my language skills in Spanish and Portuguese on a daily basis.
I travel very little. My daughter is all grown up. In my spare time, I actively volunteer for the Women's Bean Project in Denver as well as many other local organizations. I have worked on many local campaigns in the past few years and I'm excited about the talent I have seen in our community. As a district leader, I'd like to tap into that resource and make our presence felt throughout the area. I believe that lifting Democrats into the public arena is the duty of a district chair and in that position, I will garner all the support our community has to offer and maximize it to the fullest extent. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mimi Schaefer
mimi_schaefer@yahoo.com
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