Member Spotlight: Veronica Strong, Selma AmeriCorps Program Member

Meet Veronica Strong, AmeriCorps Team Leader, currently serving with Knox Elementary School, a service site of the Selma AmeriCorps program.

1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because it gives me an opportunity to make a positive impact on my community. I was also motivated to help students to reach their goals in school.

2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? From this service opportunity, I would like to obtain more leadership skills. I will also like to get more opportunities to serve the community through various projects.

3. What will your service focus on for the 2019-20 program year? During this program year, my service will focus on helping the students to gain the knowledge they need to move on to the next grade level.

4. What are your plans after AmeriCorps? My plan after AmeriCorps is to continue my education. I also want to get a full-time job in Human Resource Management.

Thank you for your service, Veronica!