YWCA Women of Excellence: Jenny Crowell

What inspires you?

I am inspired by my family, my community, my students, my co-workers, and the kindness from strangers.

What advice do you have for others?

Be present in every situation. A positive attitude is contagious. Always look for the best in others. Spend time getting to know the people around you and find out what is important to them. Be grateful for everything you have and don't spend your time wishing for more.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned on your journey?

The greatest lesson I have learned on my journey is to always stay true to my beliefs and my values. I rely on these beliefs and values to guide my decision making. Everyday I strive to be a model of consistency and compassion to those around me.

What does your vision for our community look like?

My vision for our community is that everybody has access to education, safe homes, adequate nutrition, and quality health care services. I would love to see all of our community members feel empowered to live a healthy lifestyle.

What does "Equal - Powerful - Unstoppable" mean to you?

Each and every person has the ability to make powerful change in our community. Imagine if we all worked together with the mission of improving our community? We would be unstoppable!