CHFA

For project 3, we are working with CHFA to propose a plan to inform more people about the options available to them if they face foreclosure. We are working with two specific zip codes in Parker that have a high rate of NEDs (Notice of Election and Demand which means that the pending foreclosure is public information). In both of these zip codes, the people have been informed through different means about the Foreclosure Hotline but are not responding that we can tell. Our job is to find a creative way to get these people informed and actually use the hotline to prevent their foreclosure. We must explore all possible ways come up with a report about our findings. This is a very relavent topic and one in which I think I will gain a lot of useful information.

Ecycle Event

Today (March 7) was the ecycle event. Wow! What a turnout! I expected to see around 250 cars pass through today. Instead, we had such a response that the event shut down two and a half hours early because we could not handle any more electronics. It was so nice to see people responsibly disposing of their electronics. Today, a lot of waste was kept out of landfills. I never expected such a turn out!

Ecycle!

On Friday February 13, we were introduced to our second project. This project is all about ecycling! Basically, we are working with Comcast to hold an ecycling (recycling of electronics such as tvs) drive. Each team has to come up with creative ways to get people to come to their event mainly using social media outlets. For this project we were divided into two teams: girls against guys. My team consists of Chantay, Rachael and I better known as The Triple Threat! We will be holding our ecycling drive on March 7 from 7AM-noon at Southwest Plaza down in Littleton. Did you know e-waste does not decompose but instead releases chemicals such as lead and mercury which could potentially end up in our soil and ground water! Ecycling is very important so bring your unwanted electronics to Southwest Plaza on March 7.

What I Learned From Project 1

I had a lot of good experiences while participating in Project 1. There are so many lessons that can be gleaned from this project. One experience in particular happened when I volunteered at the Food Bank of the Rockies. When I arrived, I was assigned to help agencies fill their orders. Just talking with these people was amazing! Hearing their stories of how many people they help a week really put a face on hunger. It causes you to really think and realize how blessed you really are. It makes you passionate about the cause and really make a difference even if that difference is as small as volunteering at a food bank for a couple of hours. This is one of the experiences from this program that I will never forget.

Project 1

I'm sure, as everyone else would tell you, I was incredibly excited about finally getting to start our first project. I was very excited when I heard that we would be working with a food bank. Now which food bank, was the question. When I heard it was Metro's food bank, I said, "We have a food bank?" I had no idea that a food bank on campus just for Metro students existed! They then explained that we would be providing a strategic plan for the food bank with the biggest problem being space. They are located in a very small space and can only accommodate so many students. One thing we had to do was come up with a creative way to better utilize the space they currently have. Along with creating a strategic plan, we were also required to either work at the soup kitchen at St. Elizabeth's (located on campus) or volunteer at the Food Bank of the Rockies. I chose to volunteer at the Food Bank of the Rockies. It was an amazing experience and would recommend that everyone at some point in there life volunteer at a place like this.

My Bio

First and last name:

Jeannine Malm

Hometown:

Littleton, CO

Major(s):

Chemistry

Favorite class:

Chemistry Lab

Background:

I was born in Wisconsin and moved to Colorado when I was five. Throughout my life, I always remember election days and how it was a big deal in my family. In high school I became heavily involved in politics and started a club in my high school to get high school students involved in the political process. I have spent many hours working on campaigns for a myriad of candidates. I spent my first two years of college at a small university in South Carolina. While in South Carolina, I participated in intercollegiate debates and was very successful. After two years, I was ready for a change and some new opportunities, so I moved back to Colorado and applied at Metro State. Since starting Metro State this semester, I have been elected to the Student Government Assembly Senate.

Favorite quote:

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” - President Ronald Reagan

Why I am excited about being part of “The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State”:

I am excited about being part of “The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State” because of the opportunities that this program has to offer. I will have networking opportunities in which I otherwise would never have. I will meet professionals around the Denver area in which I can learn from and be able to make a difference in the community. I will also be able to improve my presentation skills and team participation skills.

Why I should win "The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State":

I should win “The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State” because I have the knowledge and understanding as to what it takes to be successful at projects. I am organized and know how to manage time. I have held leadership roles and have been very successful with challenges in the past. I am not afraid of hard work and will do whatever it takes to finish the job well. I know what it takes to be a winner.