Yahaira Rose

Yahaira Rose

President and Founder

My Job

Proyecto Mariposa Founder
During the week I get to help adults find their passion, identify their strengths and learn new stuff (how to listen to others, how to give amazing presentations, and how to talk to others when emotions are tough).
During the weekend, I get to spend time with awesome girls and women called Mariposas. We talk, learn and grow together. I love what I do!

Favorite Color

Loud Pink & Black

Favorite Animal

So many animals to love… otters, giraffes, elephants, but I share my life with my favorite of all, my curious and smart beagle Maia

Favorite Food

I love rice and chicken

Favorite Candy

Flipz; Chocolate Covered Pretzels,  a whole lot of deliciousness

Favorite Books

Beautiful You by Rosie Molinary

Start Where You Are by Meera Lee Patel

Many, many more…

Favorite way to stay active and healthy

I dance! Zumba, bike and walk a lot

What makes me unique?

Physically: I can start with my hair! I call it Esperanza (Hope) because for a while I would just hope that she behave. Now, I like calling it Libertad (Freedom) because I want it to be free, curly and happy.
Personally: I care a lot! I am passionate about helping others as much as I can. I am happy, curious and I love to listen to stories. I want to learn about others. I want to live an authentic life and be grateful for everything that I have everyday.

Activities/hobbies I love

Music, Books, Cultures (people, colors)

Christine Varney

Christine Varney

Creative and marketing taskmaster

My Job

Visual Designer/Creative Wrangler/Taskmaster

I take complex information or ideas and turn them into communications that are visually interesting, easy to understand, and memorable.

I create all kinds of printed and digital materials. Things like posters, logos, brochures, websites, emails, newsletters, workbooks, billboards, signs, coupons, ads, packaging, flyers and labels.

Favorite Color

Red

Favorite Animal

I’m a fan of most furry and scaly creatures. I have three cats and two dogs.

Favorite Food

PASTA!

Favorite Candy

All things chocolate

Favorite Books

Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

Favorite way to stay active and healthy

In the warmer months I’m constantly working in my gardens. I love growing my own food. It’s great being able to walk into the backyard and pick my entire dinner.

What makes me unique?

Physically: I’m really freaking tall with unruly, curly silver-white hair!

Personally: I’m tenacious and organized. I get things done.

Activities/hobbies I love

Gardening, music, cooking, crafts, traveling, helping others embrace their inner dork

Carol Isabel

Carol Isabel

Writer/Illustrator/Forest Creature

My Job

My day job: I sell shoes!

My night job: I am a superhero.

Favorite Color

Green

Favorite Animal

Koalas, they sleep 23 hours a day. Sloths, they also sleep a lot. And bunnies, because I am best friends with one.

Favorite Food

All the food

Favorite Candy

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Favorite Books

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Favorite way to stay active and healthy

I love to run from zombies

What makes me unique?

Physically: I have a beast of unruly curls that is currently tamed with a straightener

Personally: My sense of humor is not for the weak

Activities/hobbies I love

Illustrating, reading, creating, daydreaming