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Brianna Milord, Senior Staff Writer, FSUNews.com
Those that knew Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Incorporated sister Jenny “Aurora” Grisales described her as ambitious within pursuit of her advanced educational and political
career goals, passionate about maintaining a healthy home for various animals, and funny, specializing in making people smile with cat jokes.
It is with this knowledge of the beauty and love that Jenny shared with the world surrounding her that made news of her passing on Tuesday, September 13 that much more difficult. Grisales passed away at the age of 25 resulting from complications from a car crash
on Sunday, September 11, where her vehicle was flipped six times in the air, leaving her with life-ending injuries including brain damage and bleeding.
Estee Hernandez, a program director for the Center for Leadership & Social Change and Jenny’s fellow KDChi soror, explains that the loss of her sister is one that will be felt amongst a network of people that she touched, a loss that is rippling through the communities she represented.
Hernandez first met her when she began her Doctoral program at Florida State and got to know her when she first entered the Kappa Delta Chi. She had the opportunity to see Grisales become a member of the chapter and had plans to apply to Doctoral programs together.
“She was always abreast on Florida politics and encouraged people to get involved,” Hernandez said. “She was in tune with the issues that affected the disadvantaged and wanted to work to aid those groups and make real change.”
Grisales had a knack for education, working to finish her Bachelors and Masters Degrees, all routed in public
service tracks, and had plans to begin a Doctoral degree – all in efforts to pursue her career-driven vision of becoming Governor. “Unfortunately her life was cut too short for her to finish pursuing her passions,” Hernandez said. Among her passions lied her love for
animals, extending her heart to critters that needed an extra hand, a testament to her eagerness
to spread compassion to all forms of life. She regularly volunteered with the Wakulla County Animal Shelter, working to foster animals in need and find them alternative homes.
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“She was filled with love and compassion, a witty personality, and unique laug. Jenny may your beautiful spirit shine as bright as the Northern Lights.”