Highlighting Local Gems

Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.

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Tammy Menjivar

I wouldn’t say I was afraid to do so before but in the last several months I’ve had this huge desire to do more for our Latino community especially our immigrant brothers and sisters. I’m full of ideas and I hope they all eventually come to life but recently I’ve felt a pull to express my gratitude to those that gave me life. Read more>>

Diana Hernandez

Breaking bonds is breaking trust. When trust is broken, you will be questioning whether a person is lying or telling the truth. There is no relationship without trust. What can restore that trust is taking the time to acknowledge something is wrong and working with the person whose trust is broke to repair it. Read more>>

Bryson Bernarde

I think people might misunderstand my drive. From the outside, it can look like personal ambition or restlessness. But the truth is, it’s not so much about me. It’s about building something so much greater than I could ever build alone and creating impact far beyond myself. Read more>>

Coley Arnold

I love to be on the sidelines and in the stands of my sons’ sporting events. Cheering them on in doing what they love brings me immense joy! Read more>>

Daniel Mariotti

One moment that really shaped how I see the world was making paper boats with my dad when I was a kid. It was nothing special on the surface, just sitting together and folding paper, but it stayed with me. I did not realize at the time how much those small moments mattered. Read more>>