#576 Lighting Things Up, On and Off the Field - Featuring Aileen Gaumond

Aileen Gaumond spent 20 years as an electrician at a time when women were rarely welcomed in construction, earning her place in the union and working on everything from high-rises to tunnels. Along the way, she raised two elite U.S. Figure Skating athletes, returned to school for graphic design, and later taught everything from computers to electrical skills in a youth maximum-security prison, earning respect through strength, skill, and authenticity.

Now in her 70s, Aileen plays senior softball, golfs, bikes long distances, and works concerts and sporting events in the Denver, Colorado area for fun. After multiple joint replacements and surgeries, she proudly says that even though she isn’t an elite athlete, she feels incredibly lucky to still be playing, learning, and thriving.