Jessica Bachus
Jessica Bachus, Founder and President
Why I started Dolls for Daughters
In 2007 I created Dolls for Daughters to collect new dolls for girls in our community in memory of my daughter Kenzi. In 2009 after two successful years of collecting and donating dolls, I decided to turn Dolls for Daughters into a non-profit in the hopes that I would be able to make a bigger difference and touch the lives of more children. I also strongly felt that this was the best way to continue to honor Kenzi and have her live on through the organization. As Dolls for Daughters continues to grow I am amazed at how much of a difference my little angle Kenzi has made and will continue to make. Even though I miss Kenzi dearly and would give anything to have her back, making the difference in the life of one child makes my pain a little less.
Personal Background
I was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming and moved to Denver, Colorado in 1998. It was here where I met my future husband, Kyle. Together we have four children – Bailey, Kenzi, Kamden and Karson. Professional Background: I obtained a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Secondary Education from Metropolitan State College of Denver. I taught three years for Denver Public Schools before returning to the University of Colorado to obtain my master’s degree in Information Learning Technologies with an emphasis in Library Science. I am a certified Teacher Librarian and am certified to teach Secondary English Education. I am not currently teaching but focusing my time on my family and Dolls for Daughters.
Outstanding Young Coloradoan 2010 Award Winner