Alia Quintanar – Denver East High School
Profile
Alia Quintanar is a high school senior at East High School who currently holds a 4.7 GPA. Quintanar’s academic achievements include National Honor Society, Gifted and Talented, Denver East Academic Letter, Seal of Biliteracy, and Seal of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Quintanar belongs to Latino Students United, Women in Business, Create for Kids, and Girls Varsity Flag Football.
Favorite Book: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Movie: Money Heist
Favorite Subject: Psychology
Favorite Music: Reggaeton
Future Career: Undecided
Hero: My parents Linda and Isaac Quintanar
Favorite Hobby: Going to concerts
Favorite Social Media Follow: Kai Cenat
Words to live by: “And before all this ends, I’m gonna live my life, if I die, I’ll die happy.” – Bad Bunny
Community Involvement: Quintanar has volunteered for many organizations including – Metro Food Caring, Denver Parks and Recreation, Frida Kahlo Festival, Latin Fashion Week, Colorado Young Leaders, Food Bank of the Rockies, and through Girls, Inc of Metro Denver (including 2 internships).
Why is Community involvement important? Quintanar says, “Community involvement is important because we need to do what we can to better the space around us. It’s important to give back to the community we are a part of and build relationships as well.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“…. create peace within the world.”
College of choice: Quintanar has applied at the University of California – San Diego.
