Intern: Stephanie Blanco
stephanie@phaseline.com | (303) 297-8170
Who has been your mentor, role model, person who has helped pave the way for you?
My role model throughout my life has been my sister, Elizabeth. She joined the Navy to become a pilot and was willing to break the mold and rise to the top in a male dominated profession. She inspired and pushed me to look beyond what I thought I was capable of doing. Elizabeth taught me to take chances and not let my fear take a hold of me; and for that I am grateful for her.
Biggest obstacle you’ve faced?
The biggest hurdle I have had to overcome was deciding to stay in Colorado for college (to help my family) instead of going to college on the East Coast - which had always been a dream of mine. In the end I made the right choice to stay in Colorado and attend Metro, which I absolutely love! I had to prioritize what was most important to me, which is something that taught me a great deal.
What part of your personality/charm/determination has been crucial to your success? What do you offer that nobody else can?
What has been crucial to my success is my strong determination to do what needs to be done, but also adapt when required. I try to keep an open mind as much as possible with the thought that a positive outcome is never out of reach no matter how far away it seems to be. I also have incorporated the understanding that not everything is about me; giving back and helping others gives me more determination to be a better person.
Philosophy to live by?
There will always be a positive side to every dismal situation, just give it time to grow.
Guilty pleasure/rainy day activity/favorite book/Friday night activity:
I love to snowboard, hike, read, and dance. My favorite music is classical and dance/pop; especially Handel and Britney Spears. I also like to have friends over to open a bottle of wine and play board games. The older the game the better! And for my guilty pleasure, I like to keep up on the celebrity gossip.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
My greatest accomplishment (thus far in my life) was to be nominated to attend a law forum in Washington D.C. during my senior year of high school. At the forum I was selected to be the lead prosecutor from my group, which enabled me to meet several US Senators and Representatives.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In ten years I see myself with two children, in a wonderful marriage, and in a political career here in Colorado!