Sandy Ho, Ph.D.

Three adults smiling to the camera

Room of ELD participants sitting in chairs around several round tables

Room of ELD participants sitting in chairs around several round tables

Room of ELD participants sitting in chairs around several round tables

Thanks to the CDPHE Office of Health Equity, DOLA Colorado State Demography Office, and Colorado Equity Compass for presenting data at the El Pomar Foundation Elevating Leadership Development Quarterly Meetings of the Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Council & Native American Council

Students with oversized pink ball on an indoor basketball court with volleyball net

Students on an indoor basketball court with volleyball net

Students with oversized pink ball on an indoor basketball court with volleyball net

Students with oversized pink ball on an indoor basketball court with volleyball net

Leading a communication and teamwork activity for our UCCS GPS1010 #MuggleStudies class. We’re modeling the importance of communicating with your peers for success and incorporating play for wellbeing…

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Two adults moving clothes out of bins

One adult woman separating types of clothes

Two women sorting baby clothes

CDHS and CDPHE/OHE staff learned about Weecycle and the incredible work they do to directly support families and children. Several of us participated in a community engagement opportunity to create bags of clothing for infants and toddlers. #ThePeopleWhoHelpPeople

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CDDHHDB table with logo cloth and freebies

CDDHHDB staff

Dr. Cue and Trish

Celebrating 25 years of the Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind | 35 years of Relay Colorado | the start of the Communication for Individuals with Disabilities Enterprise! Congrats to the team and the communities who continue to work towards a barrier-free #ColoradoForALL

Flyer with an image of multiple cupcakes on a cake stand. Including details for the CDDHHDB celebration event of October 25th from 1-4pm at Forte Denver. All ages welcome.

Come celebrate with the Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind on Saturday, October 25, 2025!
RSVP here: forms.gle/Lh9EG7t3kBx5...
#cddhhdb #coloradodhhdb #coloradoDHHDB #relaycolorado

Laptop with danish and coffee

Laptop with a paper coffee cup

Grading, grading, and more grading… #ProfessorLyfe

Ashley Cornelius holding up her book behind a wooden podium

Woman behind wood podium

Woman signing books with people standing around her

Woman signing a book with multiple people around her

Visiting Author Series hosted by the UCCS Heller Center — Ashley Cornelius is brilliant, powerful, and authentic. #TranslationsFromTheSoul

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Soccer players on the field

Soccer players on the field

Son Heung-min on the soccer field

Son Heung-min

It was super awesome to see so many Korean fans in attendance at the CO Rapids vs LA FC game! And Son Heung-min was amazing! 🇰🇷 ⚽️ 🥅

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Eight adults outside at the Denver soccer stadium

Two people with matching beanies with the ASL sign for goal embroidered

Two people smiling in matching deaf awareness beanies

Deaf Awareness Night at the Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC game! #cdhs #cddhhdb #cdphe #rmdsco #HearingLossAssociation

A couple dozen Korean adults in rows with four on a couch

Four adults in a the parlor of the Penrose House

Three adults in the entryway of the Penrose House

Stella and Dr. Ho smiling for a selfie

What an honor to connect with the Korean Consul General Jung-taek Lim and his team! We had a great conversation about the Colorado Springs Korean community. Thanks to Andrew Kim for the invitation, Councilwoman Kimberly Gold for your leadership, & the El Pomar Foundation (Stella & Matt) for hosting.

Blue canvas bag with white text “A Bag of Books”

Four books on a car dashboard

Bookstore haul for the day…

Shrimp dumplings

Fried dumplings

BBQ pork buns

Potstickers in a steamer

Dim sum with a friend… #nomnomnom

Korean rice cakes in various shapes and colors, banana bread in the shape of bananas, and white bread with raisins.

Treats for 추석!!! 🇰🇷🫰 Thanks to my parents… #loved

For 30 Years, a Report Tracked Hunger in America. Now It's Been Canceled LaPorchia Collins, an agricultural economist, answered five questions on the recent USDA decision to halt data collection.

"“We have to be able to measure the current status of food insecurity, and how it changes over time. If we can’t measure it, how are we going to create effective policies to address the issue?”

Dr Bakari in a blue outfit sitting at a table signing her books with two adults in a line across from her

Man holding the book Seven Exits in front of his face

Screenshot of the audiobook information for Seven Exits

Dr Rosenna Bakari smiling at a table with stacks of her book.

Seven Exits: Leave Behind What Longer Serves You by Dr. Rosenna Bakari #GetThisBook #Empowerment Available in physical copy and through Audible! sevenexits.com

Laptop, smoothie, and two cell phones on a table.

Hot chocolate next to a plate with a sandwich and potato chips.

A soda and a yellow smoothie in clear glasses.

Two brown wicker chairs and a small table in front of a black wall with a moon cutout

Trying a new local spot — they actually named the place The Best Coffee & Lounge. #Downtown #ColoradoSprings #grading #reading

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Man in front of large presentation screen

Man in front of large presentation screen

Man in front of large presentation screen

2025 El Pomar Elevating Leadership Development Retreat. Presentations: Jonathan Liebert on AI, Rodney Gullette on Cybersecurity, and Shed G did comedy. I got to connect with long-time and new community leaders! Thanks to Stella and Leighton for a wonderful day to convene, empower, and take action.

Beige background with black script-like text: Your value isn’t up for debate. You can’t convince someone who is committed to disrespecting you. Leave.

In your personal relationships or in your role at work — Your value isn’t up for debate. You can’t convince someone who is committed to disrespecting you. Leave.

Bags and box on table

Various books on a table

Book, bookmark, stickers, and candle

Two white bath bombs in the shape of lips and a chili

My book haul from #TongueInCheekBooks #Bliss #Joy

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Tongue in Cheek Bookshop Let us help you find your next favorite romance novel.

Sometimes you need to find joy in books… #SupportSmallBusiness #SupportLocal #WomenOwnedBusiness tongueincheekbookshop.com

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Dr Ho, Dr. G, and Arlen with flowers and dressed in black

Four adults in formal attire posing for a photo on stage

Dr G at a podium sharing her award acceptance speech

Congratulations to CDHE Senior Educational Impact Officer Dr. G!!! #ExcellenceInHigherEducation Awardee at the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative #2025 #ExcellenceInEducationGala

Flyer for the body mind spirit celebration with Dawna Haynes, Ed.D. picture of her face.

Dr. Dawna will be hosting a booth, sharing the value & practice of somatic touch, at the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo October 10-12. On the 12th at 5:00pm, you can join for an interactive workshop that to identify your communities & strategies to be "in community" while holding onto your individuality.

Seven people in hard hats with shovels

Seven people in hard hats shoveling for a groundbreaking

Table with logo cloth with white text Colorado Offo e of Civil and Forensic Mental Health with white hard hats on top of the table

Large crown of attendees at the psychiatric residential treatment facility groundbreaking ceremony

Groundbreaking for a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for adolescents in Colorado—a vital step toward expanding access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care for youth in a safe, supportive environment where they can receive the treatment to heal, grow, & thrive. #CDHS

Polastic Romance Book Fair – October 5th – Store – Tongue in Cheek Bookshop (The Last) Polastic Romance Book Fair Theme: Halloween Party October 5th from 2:30pm - 4pm Rockstar Pole Fitness 8841 N Harlan Street, Westminster, CO The Polastic Romance Book Fair combines the sultr...

How fun! (The Last) Polastic Romance Book Fair
Oc 5th from 2:30pm - 4pm
Rockstar Pole Fitness
8841 N Harlan Street, Westminster, CO

This event combines the sultry art of pole dance (beginner friendly) with choosing your next spicy read!

tongueincheekbookshop.com/store/Polast...

Three copies of book Seven Exits by Dr. Rosenna Bakari

Seven Exits: Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You — book by Dr. Rosenna Bakari. Buy it today! Makes a great gift! sevenexits.com

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So many State of Colorado jobs! APPLY NOW! www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colo...

Reminder: First Enterprise Board Meeting! Email from Wednesday, August 27th View as webpage in your browser       Reminder: First Enterprise Board Meeting!   New updated agenda! Wednesday, Aug 27, 3pm - 6pm   Communication Services for People

Enterprise Board Meeting this Wednesday, August 27, 3pm to 6pm via Zoom!

Communication access for people in Colorado who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or have a speech disability.

ASL interpreting and CART captioning services provided.

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Book Katabasis next to cat

Katabasis book sprayed edges

Finally!!! Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

Colorado Department of Human Services logo in color

I’m delighted and honored to share that I’m starting a new position as Interim Chief Human Resources Officer (in addition to my role as the Chief Access Officer) at Colorado Department of Human Services! #ThePeopleWhoHelpPeople #CDHSforALL #ColoradoForALL

Group of community leaders and advocates on the steps of the Capitol building in Denver

Disability Lived Experience Day at the Colorado State Capitol #accessibility #NoBarriers #Community