The former California first lady was the guest of honor at the fundraiser to support Pursuit of Excellence South Bay.
We’ve had just a few days this spring when Santa Clara Valley’s spring weather matched its reputation, and Thursday was one of them. The sun was shining bright in Saratoga, creating a perfect scene for about 400 women — many decked out in floral dresses and spring hats — at the Summit League’s “A Day in the Garden With Friends” at the Montalvo Arts Center.
That definitely created a friendly audience for Shriver, as if she’d need one. After all, she’s been California’s former first lady, a broadcast journalist, advocate for Alzheimer’s patients and most recently the force behind Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, an award-winning newsletter. She sat down with Aguirre for a discussion that covered a range of topics, including her work, her family and her definition of success.
“The written word tells the story through the eyes of the writer, which makes Xochitl’s work that much more important,” Latino Leadership Alliance co-chair Mayra Flores said. “She is our collective voice and is telling our stories of language, of joy and of survival through her work — connecting to millions nationwide and uplifting our experiences.”
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