she became the Chairwoman of Reading is Fundamental (RIF) at her sons' school and raised hundreds of dollars to buy books for inner-city children. For many, those were the first books they ever owned. Coleman taught at her church and mentored teenagers and young adults in life skills. As Parish Council President, she spent numerous volunteer hours fundraising which in 1984 helped build a new church for Presentation of Our Lady. While at US West, (now CenturyLink) she was the fundraising chairwoman that partnered with the Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF), and provided thousands of dollars in scholarships to first generation students pursuing higher education. As a member of the Colorado Optometric Board, she spent many rewarding hours in leading efforts to provide glasses and services to the legally blind. Civic engagement Co-Chair Arts & Venues Transition Committee (Mayor-elect Michael Hancock (Colorado politician) Denver Forward) (2012) Denver Welfare Reform Board Appointed by Mayor Michael Hancock (Colorado politician) (2011–Present) Chair of Denver Welfare Reform Board (2011-2014) Denver Welfare Reform Board Appointed to by Mayor Bill Vidal (2010-2011) Ft. Logan Mental Health Institute Citizens Advisory Board Member (1999-2013) Denver Corrections Board Appointed by Mayor John Hickenlooper (2004-2009) Brain Injury Association of Colorado Board of Directors (2003-2007) Board Member of Southwest YMCA (2003-2006) LARASA Citizens Advisory Committee Chair (2005) LARASA Citizens Advisory Committee Member (1995-2005) Arapahoe County NAMI Board Member (2002-2005) Board Member for Association of Senior Citizens (2002-2005) Denver Corrections Board Appointed by Mayor Wellington Webb (1992-1997) SOMOS Vice-Chair, a US West Hispanics Group (1987-1989) Colorado Optometric Association Board Member for Visually Impaired (1983-1989) Volunteer and New Parish Fundraising, Presentation of Our Lady (1969-1989) SOMOS Treasurer a US West Hispanics Group (1984-1986) SOMOS Editor of "Las Noticias" a US West Hispanics Group (1983-1985) Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Fundraising Chair and School Coordinator for Presentation of Our Lady School (1979 -1982) Harvey Park Improvement Association Member (1977–Present) Awards Appreciation award -Denver Community Corrections Board, 2010 Barbara S. Jacob Award, 2008 65th General Assembly Commemoration-State of Colorado, 2006 Roger Cisneros Public Service Award, 2006 Denver Women's Commission Legislator Appreciation Award, 2006 Community Citizen Award-Garden Home Grange, 2005 WILL/WAND Pacesetter National Award, 2005 Chiropractors Legislator Advocate Award, 2003 President's Award-Brain Injury Association of Colorado, 2003 Thank You Recognition Brain Injury Association of Colorado, 2003 Visual Welfare of Colorado Citizens Recognition-Colorado Optometric Association, 2002 & 2005 Certificate of Appreciation-Governor's Mexico Trade Mission, 2001 Community Health Center