Sunday, July 9, 2023
I am deeply saddened by this news. I met Betsy a few years ago while I worked in the Teen Program at the YWCA of Watsonville. She became a volunteer with our program and facilitated a "Self-Portrait" workshop with several cohorts. She helped the girls identify their inner beauty and strength AND also helped them draw a self portrait. She was very patient, helpful and encouraging during every step of the process. I remember she would listen patiently as students told her they were done and then offered artistic insight to encourage them to keep going. She helped shape our program and we will always remember the impact she had while she volunteered with us. I was also fortunate enough to get to know her outside of work/volunteer settings. This is when I got to know more about her personally. My thoughts and prayers are with her family whom she talked about lovingly, especially her daughter. May she Rest In Peace, I'm sure she's painting the skies for her loved ones to know she's with them.
<3 Emelia
