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From 1 to 9 years, DSF staff are hitting incredible milestones across all departments this February and March!🎉 We’re honored to celebrate their dedication and contributions. Join us in congratulating the amazing team members who make DSF such a special organization.
1 year-
Darcy Morel | Chief Development Officer
Ona Fisher | DSF Campus Advisor at Community College of Denver
3 years-
Sara Saucedo | Executive Assistant
Becca Orozco | Director of Corporate Relations
4 years-
Taylor Circeo | Operations Manager
Alma Rocha Vasquez | Employee Experience Manager
7 years-
Ismael Garcia | Assistant Director of TRIO Talent Search
8 years-
Patti Schwartzberg | Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO)
9 years-
Robin DeGrassi James | Director of Development Operations
Acompáñenos este miércoles 18 de marzo de 6:00 a 7:00 p.m. para un seminario web que está diseñado para familias de estudiantes en los grados 9–11 que desean entender el proceso de ir a la universidad, cómo aplicar para ayuda financiera y cómo empezar desde ahora. 🎓
Durante el seminario, revisaremos vocabulario clave y fechas importantes, la información necesaria para las solicitudes universitarias y de ayuda financiera, y los pasos que las familias pueden tomar hoy mismo. Las familias aprenderán que la universidad y la ayuda financiera son opciones disponibles para todos los estudiantes y cómo prepararse y navegar el proceso con confianza.
📅 Visita el enlace en nuestra biografía para registrarte.
With over 270 attendees, we are so grateful to everyone who joined us for DSF’s 11th Annual Scholar Summit! 🎉
From engaging workshops and meaningful networking to exciting giveaways, DSF Scholars and Alumni spent Friday building their confidence and expanding their networks. 👏🏼
Stay tuned for DSF’s next event! 💙
Join us in celebrating Kimberley Villegas, DSF’s newest Values Valedictorian! 🎉
Chosen by her peers, this honor recognizes a staff member who truly embodies DSF’s core values: Innovation, Integrity, Relationships, Learning, Leadership, and Equity.
Since joining DSF over three years ago as the Marketing and Communications Manager, Kimberley has brought her passion for community and storytelling to life. Whether she’s supporting staff through media call centers, conducting one-on-one interviews with DSF Scholars and Alumni, or connecting with partners at DSF events, Kimberley’s kind and welcoming energy shines throughout the organization.
Her impact extends far beyond the Marketing and Communications team. Kimberley is actively involved in DSF’s Parent and Family Engagement Committee, JEDI Committee, and Culture Engagement Committee, demonstrating her deep commitment to our mission in everything she does.
While her involvement consistently exceeds expectations, she carries it all with tremendous grace. Kimberley is a true example of what it means to be a Values Valedictorian at DSF. Join us in celebrating Kimberley and this well-deserved recognition! 👏
What a celebration 11 years of DSF’s Scholar Summit has brought! 🎉
On March 6, DSF Scholars, Alumni, Corporate Partners, community members, and staff came together on the Auraria Campus to bring this year’s theme to life: Becoming Bold: Your Path & Your Power. Through industry networking, thoughtfully designed workshops led by inspiring DSF Alumni and staff, and a room filled with celebration and encouragement, Scholars and Alumni left feeling confident and ready to embrace courage, navigate challenges, and lead with purpose. 🌟
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us! A special thank you to our corporate partners for their year-round support, and to this year’s Supporting and Scholar Sponsors, Verizon and The Colorado Trust, for helping make this event possible. 👏🏼
@boafitsystem, BOK Financial, @davita, Gates Corporation, Group 14 Engineering, @hcahealthone, @hcahealthone, @salazarfamilyfoundation, Sky Blue Builders, @thecoloradotrust, @usbank, @xcelenergy
Join us this Wednesday, March 11th at 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Zoom, for a webinar designed for 9th–11th grade families who want to understand how the college and financial aid process works and how to get started. 🎓
We will review important vocabulary, timelines, information needed for college and financial aid applications and share concrete steps families can take today. Families will leave knowing that college and financial aid are available options and how to prepare and navigate the process with confidence.
Visit the link in our bio to register! 📅
We’re excited to celebrate DSF’s 11th Annual Scholar Summit tomorrow, March 6! Guided by this year’s theme, Becoming Bold: Your Path & Your Power, DSF Scholars and Alumni will experience thoughtful and impactful sessions designed to help them step confidently into their unique journeys by embracing courage, navigating challenges, and leading with purpose.
We are incredibly grateful for our amazing supporters, especially this year’s Supporting and Scholar Sponsors, @verizon and @thecoloradotrust. Thank you for helping make this event possible!
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! ✨
