Name/Title
Gena Valdez Oral History Broomfield Out LoudEntry/Object ID
2024.6.42Scope and Content
Oral history interview with Gina Valdez for Broomfield Out Loud, interviewed by David Allison on February 23, 2024.
Subject matter:
Born in Mexico City
Grew up in Aurora, CO
University of Colorado, Boulder (CU)
Graduated with a degree in psychology and worked with kids in a behavioral treatment center
Decided to go to nursing school to become a nurse
Moved to Broomfield after graduating nursing school 14 years ago
Clinica
Transitioned into labor and delivery at St. Anthony's North, and then the Birth Center of Boulder
COVID-19
Challenges of assisting her young kids in their schooling during the pandemic
Diversity in Colorado growing up
Marching band
Culture shock attending college, trying to fit in and find a place to belong
Considered pharmacy school
Journey to becoming a nurse
Denver College of Nursing
Got her Master's degree during the pandemic
Community in Broomfield: tight-knit, welcoming, involved
The Great American Picnic
Talks about her work as a school nurse at Federal Heights and Westlake
Diversity in schools
Frank Sinatra
Musical inclinations of her son: choir, honors district choir, trombone, band
Future of Broomfield
Implementing a Main Street in Broomfield
Adding more cultural diversity in the community
Member of the Board of Health
Improvements in public transportationCollection
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Date(s) of Creation
Feb 23, 2024Archive Notes
Interviewer: David Allison
Interview Date: February 23, 2024
Interview Length: 47:02