Hon. Jamie Torres
President
Denver City Council
Interview Title:
Home Grown Leadership: Inclusion, Innovation, and Involvement
Interview available:
Thursday, September 19, 2024
at 12:00 pm CT
“Madame President”
The fierce and fabulous "Madame President" of Denver City Council Jamie Torres was elected in 2019. Jamie is stirring up inclusion, innovation, and involvement in the mile high city. A third-generation Denverite, Jamie’s corazón beats for her community.
She launched the Denver Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs and has the courage to tackle social justice head-on; she’s the ultimate community connector. Jamie’s pasión and focus make her a powerhouse and role model for Latinas everywhere.
Interview is available at 12:00 pm CT on
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Stay in touch with
Hon. Jamie Torres
Key Moments
00:00:29 – Jamie’s deep roots in Denver as a third-generation resident.
00:01:40 – 18 years of dedication to civil rights and immigrant integration.
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.
Our host:
Dr. Juana Bordas
is recognized as an elder and icon in the world of leadership, diversity, and the advancement of Latinos, women, and communities of color. She was the founding president of the National Hispana Leadership Institute, received the International Leadership Association Life-Time Achievement Award, and the first Latina faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. Bordas is the author of The Power of Latino Leadership - Ahora!
