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JB Breit is a sixth-grader at The Logan School. JB's passion for politics, government, and elections moved him to interview Trini to learn more about his unique perspective and skills.
Summary Card
Trinidad Rodriguez
Successful Finance Expert - Social Entrepreneur
Place or Origin:
Denver
First Financing:
At eight, I learned how finance works with my first transaction: my mom, who raised me on her own, exchanged my chores for “IOUs” to be traded later for cash.
Career Highlight:
I’m proud of the Welton Park Apartments at 23rd and Welton streets, consisting of 223 affordable multi-family apartments that I financed. Both an Enterprise Green Communities and transit-oriented development, it was the first such development on Five Points in decades providing housing opportunities to those Denverites who need it most.
A Bit More About Me
A Bit More About Me
I was born and raised in West Denver, and went on to an over 20-year career financing social infrastructure that resulted in classrooms, clinic and hospital facilities, and affordable housing units for tens of thousands of Denver youth and families. I have led organizations and causes dedicated to creating and maintaining affordability and vibrancy in the city, including Denver Housing Authority, the Downtown Denver Partnership, and Blueprint Denver. Life-long and newer friends, leaders, and engaged members of the community join me in my mayoral bid.
Community Service & Leadership Highlights
2022
Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Board Member (Current)
Denver Botanic Gardens, volunteer field and garden worker (Current)
2019
Colorado Governor’s Revenue Estimating Advisory Committee Member (Current)
2017
Denver Housing Advisory Committee Member (Ended 2018)
2016
Rose Community Foundation Trustee, chair of board development and education committees; strategic planning committee member (Ended 2022)
Blueprint Denver Task Force Member (Ended 2019)
2014
Colorado Fiscal Institute, past-chair and treasurer of the board (Current)
Winter Park Recreation Assoc., vice president and treasurer of the board (Ended 2019)
2009
Denver Housing Authority, past-chair and treasurer of the commission (Ended 2021)
2008
Downtown Denver Partnership, past-chair and treasurer of the board (Current)
2005
New America School, treasurer of the board (Ended 2013)
1997
Urban Peak, board member (Ended 2016)
Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Ride the Rockies youth team coach (Ended 1999)
Career Highlights
2022
Sabbatical, Explored a wide range of professional and personal interests
2013
D.A. Davidson, management and banking leader social infrastructure finance (Ended 2021)
1999
George K. Baum, hired as analyst and left as senior vice president (Ended 2013)
1997
State of Colorado (Ended 1999)
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, policy adviser
Colorado Governor’s Office (Policy and Energy Conservation offices), policy adviser
1994
Bike messenger
1990
Law office mail room clerk (Ended 1994)
Life Highlights
2020s
Launches Denver mayoral bid
Develop strategies in urban agriculture
Downtown Denver Partnership Honorary Partner Award
Daughter graduated from East High School and starts college
2010s
Latino Community Foundation of Colorado SOL Community Leader Award (with mother)
Participated in the Green Lanes Project of People for Bikes in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Downtown Denver Partnership Volunteer of the Year Award
2000s
Anti-Defamation League Rocky Mountain Torch of Liberty Award (with mother)
First and only child born in Northwest Denver
Wife finishes medical school and pediatrics residency
Married high school sweetheart
1990s
University of Massachusetts-Amherst grad
East High School grad
Happy Broncos Fan
Bicycled the Triple Bypass and Ride the Rockies
Rabies vaccinated dogs and cats in Ecuador
1980s
Avid skateboarder, snowboarder, cyclist, football lineman, lacrosse goalie and hiker
Sad Broncos Fan
1970s
Sad Broncos Fan (don’t let the smile fool you)
Born and raised in West Denver
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