One of the first things people notice about Eva, Monument Impact’s Technology Program Coordinator, is her extraordinary energy and unbounding optimism. Eva teaches various levels of technology classes in Spanish.
Born and raised in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, Eva attended college and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She moved to Concord after her husband was hired by an American company. Eva came to Monument Impact to polish her computer skills as she settled into her new life.
Eva’s skills, enthusiasm, and accounting background did not go unnoticed. In 2011, Eva joined MI’s team, first as an instructor and now as the program’s coordinator. As one student noted, “Eva is compassionate and understanding. Being in her class gave me strength and determination to continue my education .”
“I fell in love with Monument Impact the first day I arrived and learned about everything the organization was doing to help the community thrive,” said Eva. “I love helping people and I’m a firm believer that with support and motivation, anyone can get closer to accomplishing their dream.”
Many of Monument Impact’s technology students have had limited educational opportunity in their lives, so it’s not hard to see why Eva is so beloved. When asked what inspires her, she says, “The willingness each student has to learn; the excitement I see as they walk in to class; and the emotion many of them show when they receive a certificate of accomplishment for the first time in their lives. Many of these students sacrifice so much to be here in order to create better opportunities in their future.”
