Councilwoman Yolanda Avila has continuously demonstrated her leadership and commitment to the Southeast Colorado Springs community. She has immersed herself in key organizations that strive to create positive change in the community. She has dedicated countless volunteer hours and energy towards making our community a better place. She continues to represent our community and shares her unique perspective. Her recent community involvement includes:
- Colorado College Alumni of Color Organization, 2015 – present
- RISE Southeast Resident Leader, 2016 – present
- Colorado Springs Utility Board of Directors, 2017 – present
- Pikes Peak Area Council of Government, 2017 – present
- Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, 2017 – present
- Transforming Safety Grant Review Team, 2017 – present
- Transforming Safety Steering Committee, 2017
- El Paso County Board of Health, 2019 – present
- District 11 Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee
- Colorado Springs Airport Advisory Commission, 2017 – 2019
- Black Latino Leadership Coalition President, 2017 – 2018
- Colorado Springs Police Department Leadership Advisory Committee, 2014 – 2017
- A representative of National Federation of the Blind in Denver and Washington DC, 2013 – 2017
As you can see, Yolanda sees Colorado Springs as her city, her home, and her family.
AWARDS and HONORS
Councilwoman Yolanda Avila has been recognized on many occasions for her work on behalf of Southeast Colorado Springs:
- 2020 Women of Influence, awarded by Colorado Springs Business Journal
- 2020 Leadership Pikes Peak, Signature Class
- Pikes Peak Community College 2019 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for Distinguished Service
- 2019 Certificate of Appreciation from the Latino Community Luncheon
- 2019 Gates Family Foundation Harvard Fellow for Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government
- 2018 Certificate of Appreciation from the Latino Community Luncheon
- 2017 Trailblazer Award from Emerge America
