Vanessa Alvarez is recognized as one of the Pikes Peak Region Movers & Shakers!

We are delighted to announce Vanessa Alvarez as one of the Pikes Peak Region Movers & Shakers! She joined our team as one of our full-time paid professional mentors called Friends, and has already become a valuable addition to our team who empower and support youth and their caregivers.

Moving mentorship out of the volunteer realm is key to getting the quality, consistency and commitment our children and their families deserve in the relationship.

Each Friend works with eight youth, spending four hours every week with or on behalf of each child. We commit to every child for the long term, from kindergarten through graduation. 12+ years, no matter what.