Hometown: Pittsford, NY
College attended:
Emory University
Major: Chemistry
Minor: French
Fun fact:
Direct sunlight makes me sneeze.
Favorite quote:
May I have ten thousand marbles, please?
What you did before AmeriCorps?
I taught English in elementary schools in France for a year, and after that I worked as a Registration
Specialist at the Piedmont Heart Insitute in downtown Atlanta.
Did your past work/school experiences apply to your year of service?
My teaching experience will serve me well this year, as well as my knowledge of health insurance and
the workings of health clinics.
Why did you choose to do AmeriCorps?
I had heard very good things from friends who had participated in AmeriCorps in the past. I also relished
the opportunity to serve for a year in an exciting new city and follow my interest in public health.
What are you doing as an AmeriCorps member?
I am the Health Educator at the Erie Family Health Center located in Amundsen High School. I
provide a variety of services, from teen pregnancy prevention courses to rapid HIV testing.
What are your plans after AmeriCorps, and how does your year of service apply to your future
plans?
I applied to graduate programs in Public Health this past fall, to start in Fall 2012. My year of
service is helping me gain valuable insight into local health initiatives before learning about healthcare on
a grander scale.
Favorite part of CHC so far?
Our city-wide scavenger hunt during Pre-Service Orientation!
Deep thoughts from the Chicago Health Corps: If you were in a Rock n'Roll band, what would your job be?
An extremely versatile frontman who is always changing instruments. Gotta keep that crowd guessing!
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