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Delfina
Salon & Day Spa Presents the RISE Program for Young Adult Women
Story and Photos By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Denise Quintana wanted to give
something positive back to her community.
RISE (resiliency,
inspire, self-respect, and excellence) Program is the brainchild of local
Glendale business owner, Denise Quintana of Delfina Salon and Day Spa.
She began the groundwork for the program a year ago in pursuit of
her goal, setting up and establishing the RISE Program for young women.
She remembers how challenging high school can be, especially for
young women and how important it is for women to stay confident and
positive at any age.
Business is building now
for Denise Quintana. About
three and a half years ago, Denise started her new shop in Glendale with
zero clients. Actually, this
is her second salon. She
closed her first salon to take care of her mother who was suffering from
breast cancer. Shortly after her mother succumbed to breast cancer, Denise
had a baby girl and gave her, her grandmother's name, Delfina.
The plaque inside the salon says it all,
"This salon is dedicated to my mom, Delfina, and all the women
who are fight breast cancer."--Denise Quintana, Owner.
Brianna Zerth's grandmother is a 17-year survivor of breast cancer.
Ms. Quintana believes in second chances and giving something
positive back to her community. Little-by-Little,
things are getting better for the salon and Quintana.
Della Singh, a client of the
Defina Salon, came up with the program's name while she was driving.
Della is very impressed with the service at Delfina's and with
Denise Quintana's willingness to give back to the community. The "girl power network" has proven to be
beneficial for the salon that now has a healthy and growing client base.
Plus, word is also getting out about the new RISE Program.
Delfina Salon and Day Spa has
partnered with Raymond S. Kellis High School this year and asked for
nominations from staff and students.
The RISE recipient would receive a day of beauty--hair, nails and
facial. Denise hopes this will be an annual event.
The pressure is especially great for seniors who are facing life
after high school. This year
Brianna Elise Zerth, a senior at Raymond S. Kellis High School, is the
very first RISE recipient! Brianna
has an outstanding student academically and enjoys being active in sports.
Congratulations!
Brianna's mom, Magdalena
McKenna, and her career counselor, Laila Sarah, were both on hand Saturday
afternoon, with Brianna at the salon.
"Brianna is focused on her goals and ready to rock whatever
she wants to do", said career counselor Laila Sarah.
"Brianna has a great demeanor, helps others, and is beautiful
inside and out", continued Laila Sarah.
A grade average of 3.885 speaks for itself!
Brianna also attends Estrella Mountain Community College and plans
to graduate this December from Raymond S. Kellis.
Brianna is planning a career in the culinary arts and is looking
toward attending either Arizona State University or Northern Arizona
University. She has a sister, Sasha, attends Arizona State University and
a younger brother, Eddie. After
her day at the spa, Brianna plans an evening out with her family!
The Delfina Salon and Day Spa
is located in historic Catlin Court in downtown Glendale.
It is more than the surroundings that give this salon its
comfortable atmosphere; it really is the warmth and sincerity that comes
from the staff, especially Denise Quintana.
A professional in her field, she maintains the capacity to make
prospective and current clients feel at ease.
Manicurist
Connie Hastie gives Brianna her manicure.
Nothing spells
glamour like glitter!
Stylist Ami
Abrigo begins to cut
Brianna's hair.
Visiting a salon for the first time can be intimating for anyone.
Ami and the other salon staff members, make each client feel
relaxed and comfortable.
Della Singh and Denise
Quintana, owner and stylist at Delfina Salon and Day Spa.
Della was the person responsible for the naming of the RISE
program. Della loves
Glendale, but now lives in Phoenix. She
travels to Glendale to visit Delfina's to get her hair done!
Ami is putting
on the finishing touches to Brianna's newly styled hair.
Almost all of
the women responsible for today's success
Ami Abrigo, Brianna Zerth, Denise Quintana, Laila
Sarah.
Brianna's mom is
getting her nails manicured by Connie Hastie.
All done, and
picture perfect.
Brianna has a near perfect
grade point average, knows what she wants to study and has the energy and
attitude to be successful, because she is successful right now.
If you would like more
information on the RISE Program please contact Denise Quintana at
623.847.3745 or visit her website at www.delfinasalon.com.
Delfina Salon and Day Spa is located at 7142 N. 57th Drive,
Glendale, Arizona 85301.
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