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Dear Partners and Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n As I approach my 22nd year with Padres Unidos and now Movimiento Poder, I write with a full and grateful heart to share that I will be transitioning out of my role as Executive Director at the end of December 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n This was not an easy decision. Movimiento Poder is more than an organization to me; it has been my political home \u2014 where I found my voice, my purpose, and a deep sense of belonging. It has shaped who I am, and for that I will always be grateful.<\/span><\/p>\n My transition reflects Movimiento Poder\u2019s core vision: to continuously develop leaders from within our community, beginning with youth and extending across generations. I am proud to be a living example of that vision \u2014 passing leadership to the next generation while staying rooted in our shared purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n This process has been intentional and deeply planned, grounded in years of leadership development and preparation. Together, we have built strong systems, cultivated emerging leaders, and created a foundation of shared leadership that ensures MP\u2019s long-term success.<\/span><\/p>\n Although this transition comes during a time of great uncertainty, I remain hopeful. In our collective strength and together, we will continue to build the people power needed to fight for the liberation, dignity, and self-determination of our communities.<\/span><\/p>\n Reflecting on my journey with MP, I realize that it was always a place I was meant to be. I grew up, and still live, in Southwest Denver. I attended Denver Public Schools, often relying on school meals, and navigated the bilingual program, gaining a firsthand understanding of the challenges families like mine faced. When Padres Unidos began in 1991 at Valverde Elementary, I was just a little girl living caddy-corner to the school. Years later, while working in North Denver with a group of Promotoras on prevention efforts, I crossed paths with Padres Unidos again as they were leading the North High School Education Campaign in 2002.<\/span><\/p>\n Those connections ultimately led me to join the organization as a youth organizer in 2003, a moment that changed the trajectory of my life. Over the years, I have assumed various roles that have contributed to the growth and development of our organization. In 2016, I became Co-Director alongside our founding members, and in 2020, I assumed the role of the first solo Executive Director following their transition.<\/span><\/p>\n Under my leadership, we have cultivated a strong and intentional foundation:<\/span><\/p>\n Movimiento Poder will forever be in my heart. Alongside exceptional leaders, we have created an organization that enables us to grow and thrive, ultimately benefiting our community and the broader movement. Though this decision is not easy, I remain deeply committed to developing young leaders who will continue the fight. It\u2019s now their turn to lead the way.<\/span><\/p>\n In the coming weeks, we\u2019ll share updates on the transition. This is a collective journey, and we want our community to feel connected, informed, and part of shaping Movimiento Poder\u2019s next chapter.<\/span><\/p>\n With deep gratitude and solidarity,<\/span><\/p>\n Elsa Ba\u00f1uelos-Lindsay<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MediaA New Chapter for Movimiento Poder: A Word from Our Executive DirectorDear Partners and Friends, As I approach my 22nd year with Padres Unidos and now Movimiento Poder, I write with a full and grateful heart to share that I will be transitioning out of my role as Executive Director at the end of December […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1936","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n\n