Welcoming AWC’s New Executive Director, Griselda Peña-Jackson / Bienvenida a Griselda Peña-Jackson, nueva Directora Ejecutiva de AWC

We are beyond excited to announce that Griselda Peña-Jackson has been named the new Executive Director of Aurora Wellness Community (AWC)! For many of you, Griselda is a familiar face—she has been part of AWC since the very beginning, playing an essential role in building and strengthening our community with her dedication, compassion, and care.

Griselda is not only a proven leader but also a proud neighbor who deeply understands the strengths, challenges, and hopes of Aurora’s diverse communities. Her lived experience and long history with AWC have given her unique insight into the systems we navigate every day. It was clear to us that the best person to lead AWC forward is someone who truly knows our people and is deeply committed to advancing health, wealth, and well-being for everyone in Aurora.

“I am honored and excited to serve as AWC’s Executive Director,” says Griselda Pena-Jackson on her new position. “This community has always been my heart and home. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our neighbors, partners, and staff to build a healthier, more equitable Aurora where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

This leadership transition marks an important and inspiring chapter for AWC. We are confident that Griselda’s vision, passion, and community-rooted leadership will help us grow stronger together. 

Join us in celebrating this wonderful news! Together, we will shape a future where every person in Aurora has the opportunity to live a healthy, empowered, and thriving life.

¡Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que Griselda Peña-Jackson ha sido nombrada la nueva Directora Ejecutiva de Aurora Wellness Community (AWC)! Para muchos de ustedes, Griselda es una cara conocida: ha sido parte de AWC desde el principio, desempeñando un papel fundamental en la construcción y fortalecimiento de nuestra comunidad con su dedicación, compasión y cuidado.

Griselda no solo es una líder comprobada, sino también una vecina orgullosa que entiende profundamente las fortalezas, desafíos y esperanzas de las diversas comunidades de Aurora. Su experiencia de vida y su larga trayectoria en AWC le han dado una visión única sobre los sistemas que enfrentamos día a día. Para nosotros, estaba claro que la mejor persona para guiar a AWC hacia adelante es alguien que realmente conoce a nuestra gente y está profundamente comprometida con promover la salud, la prosperidad y el bienestar de todas las personas en Aurora.

“Me siento honrada y emocionada de servir como Directora Ejecutiva de AWC,” dice Griselda Peña-Jackson sobre su nuevo puesto. “Esta comunidad siempre ha sido mi corazón y mi hogar. Espero seguir trabajando junto a nuestros vecinos, socios y equipo para construir un Aurora más saludable y equitativo, donde todos tengan la oportunidad de prosperar.”

Esta transición en el liderazgo marca un capítulo importante e inspirador para AWC. Confiamos en que la visión, pasión y liderazgo arraigado en la comunidad de Griselda nos ayudará a crecer más fuertes juntos.

¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar esta maravillosa noticia! Juntos, construiremos un futuro donde cada persona en Aurora tenga la oportunidad de vivir una vida saludable, empoderada y próspera.

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