Albuquerque lost an extraordinary individual - a woman whose passion and dedication to better our community exemplified what it means to be a philanthropist, a volunteer, a mom, a wife, a friend, an executive and quite simply, a human being. For the Albuquerque Community Foundation, we lost a dear friend.
Jennifer Riordan's DNA was comprised of love and kindness. In moments of division, Jennifer was a unifier. In times of need, Jennifer was giving. When a project seemed impossible, Jennifer became the champion. Jennifer's sheer existence was a lesson to others in how to not only be a good person - but to be a humble person, full of dignity, grace and unwavering joy.
Jennifer's energy touched every one of us at the Foundation and we will miss her laughter, enthusiasm and warmth tremendously. Jennifer: as your colleagues - and as your friends - the staff of the Albuquerque Community Foundation will forever carry your name, your generosity and your spirit. Your legacy will rest in all of us who continue to be guided by your infectious belief that when we work together for our community, nothing is impossible.
In honor of Jennifer, the Riordan Family has established the Jennifer Riordan Sparkle Fund. The Sparkle Fund is committed to carrying on Jennifer's extraordinary legacy of being kind, loving, caring and sharing by supporting childhood education, financial literacy, women's empowerment and Albuquerque vitality. We look forward to the impact the Sparkle Fund will have on our community. Donate to the Sparkle Fund.
