Member Spotlight: Braxton Orso, Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps member
Meet Braxton Orso, serving with the Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps program. He serves in the Strategic Watershed Awareness and Monitoring Program (SWAMP). What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I wanted an opportunity to devote myself to a meaningful cause and serve others. Service has been a focal part of my life since I was 16. Some of the best experiences I've had have come from looking beyond myself and towards others. I always ask,
Member Spotlight: Conrad Dunklin, AIST AmeriCorps member
Meet Conrad Dunklin, serving with the AmeriCorps Instructional Support Team in Butler County. He serves at Greenville Elementary School. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I like helping people and children learn different things. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I just want to serve others and have an impact on my community. What will your service focus on for the 2018-2019 program year? During this p
Member Spotlight: Ellie Mallon, Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps member
Meet Ellie Mallon, serving with the Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps program. She serves with Baykeeper Patrol. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because of the opportunity to make a difference in my local community while working on issues that I'm passionate about. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I would like to gain more professional experience before attending grad school. I would also like to be more involved
Member Spotlight: Raymond Childers, BETA AmeriCorps member
Meet Raymond Childers, serving with the Birmingham Engaging in STEM AmeriCorps program (BETA) at Huffman Academy in the Birmingham City School System. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I wanted to be a positive influence. When I heard that I would be serving in an educational environment tutoring students in math, I felt this was the opportunity of a lifetime to make a positive impact on the students I serve. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I
Member Spotlight: Gabrielle Pringle, YWCA BCBL AmeriCorps member
Meet Gabrielle Pringle, serving with the YWCA Building Communities, Bettering Lives AmeriCorps program as the Outreach Coordinator for the Social Justice Department. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I need more experience in social justice. My future goal is to work in diversity and equity in higher education and I believe this experience will make me more marketable for future employment. Also, I love to serve others. So, why
Member Spotlight: Elijah Crowder, YWCA BCBL AmeriCorps member
Meet Elijah Crowder, serving with the YWCA Building Communities, Bettering Lives AmeriCorps program at Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was originally motivated to join AmeriCorps because I was excited to be serving in a professional setting while stepping out of my comfort zone to bring a true impact to my community. I made the decision to serve a second year because I fell in love with the services we provide to the communit
Member Spotlight: Kassey Trahanas, Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps member
Meet Kassey Trahanas, serving with the Mobile Baykeeper AmeriCorps program. She serves in the Strategic Watershed Awareness and Monitoring Program (SWAMP). What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I am passionate about the environment and Alabama's coastal ecosystems. Being able to serve the country as an AmeriCorps member is an honor. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I would like to become more knowledgeable
Member Spotlight: Emilee Smith, ANFRC AmeriCorps member
Meet Emilee Smith, serving with the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers AmeriCorps program at Clanton Elementary School/YMCA service site. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because of the community service. I also like traveling and meeting new people. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I would like to gain experience working with children. This experience will help with my future job. What will your serv
Member Spotlight: Marshall Williams, ANFRC AmeriCorps member
Meet Marshall Williams, serving with the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers AmeriCorps program at Tuscaloosa’s One Place. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I have two older sisters who served in AmeriCorps. After hearing their stories and the differences they made in the community, it fueled me to want to serve as well. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I would like to gain a better sense of com
Member Spotlight: Monica Musgrave, TFA-Alabama AmeriCorps member
Meet Monica Musgrave, serving with the Teach For America Alabama AmeriCorps program. She serves as a 6th grade social studies teacher at Green Acres Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because it is a way to make a lasting impact within my country. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I would like to grow in the areas of compassion, patience, and professionalism. I would also li
