Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I am currently committed to a year of service with Compass AmeriCorps, a program in the service of immigrants and refugees in Allegheny County, at the nonprofit Literacy Pittsburgh. Following my gap years, I hope to pursue a joint law and Masters of Public Health (JD/MPH) program.
-Completed 1715 hours of service -Served 150+ immigrants and refugees in Allegheny County by connecting them to 200+ resources meeting their individual needs. -Provided cultural orientation. -Worked with interpreters to ensure clients are fully supported. Took detailed case notes Elected the "Team Leader" for Compass AmeriCorps Cohort -Communicated needs of the group to the Program Manager -Communicated important information to the group -Planned a relevant training for the cohort -Attend the National Service Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
- Built community for ~200 women while supporting their individualized needs - Mediated conflict between residents, ensured both sides felt heard and supported
-Explain literacy concepts in a caring and encouraging environment -Tutor students in private sessions with detailed, personalized lesson plans -Chosen as an inaugural Cognition Fellow
-Walk with visually impaired students to and from their classes to ensure a timely arrival