The 2001 education focused conference matched Latina sophomore and junior high school students with professional mentors, academic, industry, and wardrobe experts to assist students with interviewing skills and educational and career planning.
News anchor Anne Trujillo of 7NEWS was the keynote speaker for the League's April 2001 "Latinas Building Bridges in Education" conference.
Anne Trujillo, award-winning journalist addressed students, mentors and guests at the "Bridges 2001" conference.
About two dozen students participated in the one-to-one mentoring sessions between
students and professionals which included scientists, attorneys, police officers, travel agents, business owners and healthcare workers in addition to other professionals.
Trujillo's keynote address focused on her educational experiences and how they have influenced her professional growth and career.
Active in the Colorado community, Anne Trujillo is a member of the Colorado Hispanic Media Association and has served on the board of directors for the Latin American Research and Service Agency (LARASA) and the Mi Casa Resource Center for Women.
Sponsors of the April 2001 event include Boulder's Community Foundation Millennium Trust, Nordstrom, State Farm, Atonement Lutheran Church and Mary Kay Cosmetics.
