Hunger Through My Lens in Prowers County

Originally posted through Hunger Through My Lens, an advocacy project that provides real-life experts—Coloradans who have experienced hunger firsthand— with a platform to share their stories and shed light on the reality of hunger in Colorado.

Tasha’s Story: My name is Tasha Spencer, and I am a Minnesota native. After college I relocated to Lamar Colorado to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Prowers Medical Center. I have lived in Lamar for the past 20 years and have enjoyed participating in different volunteer projects that bring awareness of inequities and disparities from healthcare to hunger in our local area. I received my BS in Business Administration from Adams State University and my Medical Interpreters Certificate from Bridging the Gap.

In addition, I also had the privilege to participate in a 20-week leadership training from the Family Leadership Training Institute. Through all of my experiences with our patients I have had the chance to get to know many of the families in our community and I am excited to shine a spotlight on hunger in Prowers County and Colorado through my photos.