Margaret Sanchez
Esperanza Inc.
What Guides My Decision Making: Ephesians 4:29: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
Most Important Leadership Quality: Collaborative leaders who lead with the heart and not with the hurt. Those leaders are most successful in fostering a culture of high performance and growth.
Favorite Quote: “Democracy is not a given — it is a choice. Its survival depends on each of us choosing compassion over cruelty and building rather than breaking one another.”
Proudest Moment: I was honored to be awarded the Silver Medallion by the National Conference of Community and Justice organization to recognize my efforts to fight racism, help the differently abled and make our community a better place for all of us, not some of us.
Hobby/Passion: Cooking is a cherished activity in our household. Each dish we create is a labor of love, infused with the flavors and traditions of our Hispanic descent. I moved to the United States from El Salvador when I was just 13 years old, and since then, sharing my culture through food has become a passion.