QRC EOY Gratitude by Sharon Chia Claros

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Abby

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:32:04 UTC

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Angel

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:32:29 UTC

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Carol

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:32:33 UTC

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Elise

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:32:36 UTC

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Mel

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:32:42 UTC

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Pharalyn

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:32:44 UTC

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Sharon

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:32:47 UTC

Words of thanks and affirmation and appreciation for Violeta

schiaclaros — 2021-05-14 21:33:36 UTC

2021-05-14 21:55:29 UTC

Thank you for being there for people during difficult times and being such a great listener. You are such an inspiration for me and kept me going this semester :)

2021-05-14 21:55:45 UTC

I am so appreciative of your radical politics and creative visions! You will make amazing things happen in this world, and your care for the community is inspiring.

2021-05-14 21:57:18 UTC

Sharon, you have helped me grow so much this year! Your continual kindness and support helped me to start actually believing in myself and I couldn't ask for a better supervisor <3

2021-05-14 21:57:55 UTC

Thank you for all of your support and hard work working alongside me, I really appreciate all of your efforts at making QQMP an engaging virtual experience for folks ❤️

2021-05-14 21:58:08 UTC

Extremely grateful to have gotten to meet you and that we have become friends. You have taught me so much about myself and im glad that we can be a part of each others lives even after the QRC!

2021-05-14 21:58:20 UTC

I appreciate your hard work this semester with the LEGS, despite it being difficult to navigate virtually. You were so well-spoken and brought to attention so many important issues in our discussions, and I am grateful to have worked with you.

2021-05-14 21:58:21 UTC

I’m so happy you joined this family, will forever be grateful for your mentorship, your support, and your constant words of affirmation ❤️

2021-05-14 21:58:43 UTC

Forever grateful for your vision, your passion, and your talent 🎉

2021-05-14 21:58:59 UTC

Thank you for leading the QRC during such a difficult time. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and strength really showed through and helped our center continue to make an impact despite all the changes. I do appreciate the opportunity to have learned from you and grown from your example!

2021-05-14 21:59:03 UTC

Thank you for always being there for us seniors, and for being there from the start ❤️

2021-05-14 21:59:22 UTC

I appreciate you so much for your wisdom, humor, and for reaching out to share resources when you thought of me.

2021-05-14 22:00:40 UTC

Mel! I have absolutely loved getting to know you, and the way you stand strong in your values has been so inspiring to me.

2021-05-14 22:00:42 UTC

Thank you so much for your creativity, resilience, and thoughtfulness. You’ve made such a huge impact over the last four years at the QRC and I feel incredibly grateful to have gotten to know you.

2021-05-14 22:01:15 UTC

Pharalyn, thank you so much for being one of the only adults in my life who was willing to listen to me rant about my existence without invalidating how I felt. Your guidance and support through this extremely tough semester is something that I am extremely grateful for. Please keep being the amazing person you are.

2021-05-14 22:02:10 UTC

I’m going to miss you so much Pharalyn! You’ve always been there since day one and I’ve been so inspired by your sensitivity, leadership, and humor through everything. I’ve learned so much from you and I know you will continue to make an amazing impact with your work. Thank you for everything!

2021-05-14 22:02:33 UTC

I have been so glad to have you as a part of the QRC team for your thoughtfulness, wisdom, and ability to give such helpful feedback whenever its needed.

2021-05-14 22:03:04 UTC

I wish I could have gotten to know you better but I’m so inspired by your talent and passion for serving the queer community. You’re already doing such important work and I know that will just continue to expand!

2021-05-14 22:03:39 UTC

Abby you have been such an amazing human to have in our team. Your passion and work and advocacy for the community is truly inspiring and your understanding of the world and the people in it are rooted in care and love and compassion and justice and grace. I appreciate everything you bring to our community and to our team.

2021-05-14 22:04:01 UTC

Thank you so much for creating a safe space for me in the QRC and making me feel so welcome. I am grateful for your support and innovative ideas that bettered our work at the QRC. Thank you also for introducing me to Popeyes lol!

2021-05-14 22:04:02 UTC

I am grateful for your support to me, and everyone else on the QRC team! I felt that you had the magic ability to see when people needed help, and jump right in.

2021-05-14 22:05:29 UTC

Carol, I so appreciate your humor, power, and perspective. I’ve learned so much from our time together at the QRC and really admire how passionate you are about the work you do. Good luck with everything you continue to do!

2021-05-14 22:06:57 UTC

Angel your ability to connect with others with a warm and loving and accepting energy and spirit is truly beautiful to experience and be a part of. Despite the challenges that came this year you have left a positive impact in our community and your contributions both in the community and in your scholarship will live on and continue to have a positive impact on others.

2021-05-14 22:07:13 UTC

I have so appreciated getting to learn and grow alongside you this year with QQMP. I think we make an awesome team and I’ve been so glad to spend this year creating something important with you. I know it wasn’t what we had in mind but I appreciate you for inspiring me to make the best of it. Thank you for all you do !

2021-05-14 22:07:36 UTC

thank you so much for work with LEGS, I very much appreciated the drive that you put to make it work and your willingness to learn. I hope that all continues to go well for you

2021-05-14 22:08:18 UTC

Although I was not able to get to know you that well this semester, I seriously was extremely inspired by your strength and ability to state the reality without hesitation. I have always been afraid to stand up for myself, so your confidence and hard work to break down oppressive, patriarchal systems has inspired me. You are truly a beacon of hope for the trans community.

2021-05-14 22:08:42 UTC

Abby! I’m sad we never got to meet in person but your caring attitude and self awareness have been so valuable to the QRC this semester. I know you’ll continue to do great things during your time in Claremont :)

2021-05-14 22:09:20 UTC

Carol, whenever you share your voice and give your perspective, it is truly powerful and so insightful. I have learned so much from you this year and can't wait to see where life's journey takes you next. You have a beautiful spirit and I am so grateful that our paths in life crossed. Thank you for your presence and your contributions to our community these past four years.

2021-05-14 22:12:24 UTC

I wish I was able to get to know you better Angel! You seem really cool, and it was nice to know that there was another queer person at CMC and that I am not alone. Thank you for your hard work!

2021-05-14 22:14:52 UTC

You seem like a fantastic person Elise! I was extremely inspired from the moment we met at the QRC Retreat and your willingness to be so open and honest about your journey. I hope that you continue to inspire others in your future!

2021-05-14 22:15:22 UTC

Mel from the moment of our interaction, I've always felt that you have an old soul and that's one of the things that I love about you. Your perspective, your passion, your talents, your ability to engage with people from all walks of life... your vulnerability... all of you is beautiful and I am so thankful that you chose us to be your team. I am so excited to see where life takes you and your beautiful soul.

2021-05-14 22:18:40 UTC

Pharalyn your heart is immense and is as big as the world... your love and care and compassion and grace and advocacy for our community are truly inspiring. I have learned so much from you and your beautiful existence in this world. I am truly grateful for your presence in my life and in our community.

2021-05-14 22:21:04 UTC

Violeta you have made such a positive impact in the lives of others through your existence in this world... through your strong and unapologetic and beautiful and resilient and hopeful and joyful presence for our community and beyond... You remind us that we can challenge the systems and advocate for our needs and rights while also practicing joy and doing the things that we love. You live life to the fullest and that is one of the many things that I love about you. You have taught me so much and I am so grateful that the universe placed you in my life's path. I can't wait to see the beauty you will be creating in this world with your existence and your talents.

2021-05-14 22:22:17 UTC

Abby thank you for being so willing to lend a hand. You are courageous and compassionate. You are thoughtful. You've taught me more than you will ever know.

2021-05-14 22:24:20 UTC

Angel, I love your heart! You are so good at meeting people where they are and making them feel welcome. You are a natural community creator. You inspire me to lean into things with my full heart.

2021-05-14 22:25:55 UTC

Carol, you are fierce! Don't ever doubt that. You are an amazing creator and I can't wait to see what you continue to create. Thank you for the times that you've called me in. They taught me so much.

2021-05-14 22:26:31 UTC

Elise, your mind works in such beautiful ways. Your compassion for others and your passion for the community has been such an inspiration and I am thankful for your presence and your leadership. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself and your story and narrative with us. Thank you for engaging others in our community to critically think about time and what that means for us and our queer community. I have learned so much from you this year and can't wait to see where life takes you. You are beautiful and you will be always more than enough.

2021-05-14 22:27:53 UTC

Elise, you are a powerhouse. When you seek to accomplish something, you absolutely accomplish it. Pomona would not have had its own queer student club without you. And the things you accomplished with QQMP virtually are amazing. Thank you for everything you gave to the QRC.

2021-05-14 22:30:19 UTC

Mel, I'm so glad you joined our team. You have so much wisdom and insight that you bring with you. And your passion for the work helps to keep my passion ignited too. You have incredible ideas and I can't wait to see what you birth into this world.

2021-05-14 22:33:27 UTC

Violeta, you inspire me to be more and do more. I love the way you are not afraid to challenge the status quo and to challenge systems/institutions. I admire that and aspire to that everyday. Thank you for being a voice. Thank you for inspiring folks that you will never know you inspired. And thank you for growing me.

2021-05-14 22:35:24 UTC

Sharon, thank you so much for being a leader who leads from the heart. I appreciate you more than you will ever know. You are dedicated to the work and passionate about making things better for students. I've learned so much from you and I'm thankful for the ways you've graciously shared all your knowledge.

2021-05-14 23:45:03 UTC

Thanks for being a cool boss for the past 4 years! I'm grateful that we created a work environment that was comfortable and supportive enough to put on the events that we did. Dollhouse, drag show, fashion show, my queer kitchen, etc! So glad that I got to perform in a drag show alongside you as well! Your commitment to community is inspiring, especially considering how isolating this type of work can be. Thank you for your joy, optimism, humor, dance moves, kindness, patience, and empathy. Also the way you stuck around the QRC despite all the turnover and tumult is superhero behavior. Take care! Sending love always.

2021-05-14 23:55:22 UTC

Thank you for working with the rest of the QRC staff to create an environment where we could provide constructive feedback, grow, and do passionate work. Best of luck with these institutions!

2021-05-14 23:58:46 UTC

heyyyy bestie

2021-05-15 02:50:01 UTC

Thank you for being a supportive teammate and contributing cool ideas to the space and being supportive of my ideas too.

2021-05-15 02:56:02 UTC

Best of luck with the rest of your time at the QRC and college in general. I appreciated your perspectives and the good vibes you contributed to the team :)