Meet Eduarda Schroder | Mother and Activist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Eduarda Schroder and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Eduarda, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
Because I believe we are shaped by our childhood experiences, I vowed to be very aware of how I was experiencing motherhood, with the goal of raising all around healthy capable humans.
I was very interested in the passions of each child and worked at opening doors wherever I could. I learned enough about the subjects they were interested in to be able to provide support, encouragement as well as resources. Resources came in the form of mentors, learning opportunities, or a listening ear.
Essentially my presence signaled that they mattered and all the while they were learning self-reliance and community building..
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Although I first worked as a social worker and then in Logistics, volunteer work allowed room for creativity and exploration.
An area I am particularly proud of is being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. I am the mother of a trans youth and to provide support I got involved in organizations like GLSEN and HRC.
The latest endeavor is the creation of Chandler Pride, a 501(3)c that will support LGBTQ+ folks in as many ways as possible.
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Anyone visiting Arizona has to do a little hiking.
I am very fond of downtowns, and we’d go see Tucson’s, Chandler’s, and Gilbert’s.
But Bisbee is where we would hang out for a few days. That eclectic town won me over the first time I lay foot on its streets.
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Books:
Bradshaw On: The Family: A New Way of Creating Solid Self-Esteem by John Bradshaw
Finding and Keeping the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix
People:
Good therapists and employers
Instagram: @eduardaschroder
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduarda-schroder-12a90a7/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCekDpd3V4Y0rK6vgkn8WrKA