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Here's an intro statement for all Chicago Service Year 100 members. 

Kathleen Maxwell
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Tara Levy
Public Allies
Kiana Beasley
Public Allies
Jamaria Williams
City Year
Kathleen Maxwell | Lutheran Volunteer Corps

Hometown: Riverside, IL 

Why did you join Service Year 100?

This sounds like a fun way to grow & #explore my city! #sweethomechicago #adventures #internalwork Not to mention, #networkingislyfe

Tara Levy | Public Allies

Hometown: Westchester, IL 

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I want to be part of a movement that builds strong communities and focuses on uplifting people.

Kiana Beasley | Public Allies

Hometown: Peachtree City, GA  

Why did you join Service Year 100?

To create a legacy of joy and inspiration through empowering and educating others.

Jamaria Williams | City Year

Hometown: Chicago, IL 

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I love new opportunities through service. I enjoyed my first year so I am also excited about sharing my experience from last year.

Caitlin Madden
SAGA Innovations
Polly Johnson
SAGA Innovations
Dymekea Bellamy
SAGA Innovations
Maya Robbins
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Caitlin Madden | SAGA Innovations

Hometown: Chicago, IL  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

Connecting with others interested in service and challenging myself throughout my service year!

Polly Johnson | SAGA Innovations

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA  |  LinkedIn Profile 

Why did you join Service Year 100?

It sounds like a great organization that makes a difference in the lives of those who are also trying to make a difference and I love that.

Dymekea Bellamy | SAGA Innovations

Hometown: Pollocksville, NC  |  LinkedIn Profile 

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I want to be a part of Service Year 100, because I am excited about helping students tackle their fears in STEM related subjects.

Maya Robbins | Lutheran Volunteer Corps

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

In a service year, you build community.  Connection is why we work for others and why I serve.

Katrina Buchanan
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Naima Bergen
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Megan Wadin
Illinois Campus Compact
Byron Terry
Illinois Campus Compact
Katrina Buchanan | Lutheran Volunteer Corps

Hometown: Erie, PA  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I am empowered by Service Year 100 to use my privilege to work with others to overcome struggles and fight hate in our world.

Naima Bergen | Lutheran Volunteer Corps

Hometown: Cleveland, OH  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

Service Year 100 will increase the value of my experience and lead me to be better equipped to continue on a life of service.

Megan Wadin | Illinois Campus Compact

Hometown: Chicago, IL  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

Service Year 100 broadens the impact my service year will have on my community and my own development.

Byron Terry | Illinois Campus Compact

Hometown: Paducah, KY  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I want to achieve the most out of everything that I do in life especially my service. This allows me to change lives. #growth

Yazmin Patino
Illinois Campus Compact
Tul Elsiddig
Illinois Campus Compact
Emma Alcock
Illinois Campus Compact
Andrea Wolford
City Year
Yazmin Patino | Illinois Campus Compact

Hometown: Round Lake Park, IL  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

Service Year 100 offers a unique opportunity to bring together organizations and communities, ignite change, and grow as an individual.

 

Tul Elsiddig | Illinois Campus Compact

Hometown: Chicago, IL  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I seek to be a positive contributor to the Chicago community through a sheer dedication to economic development and justice.

Emma Alcock | Illinois Campus Compact

Hometown: Wheaton, IL  |  LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

Not many people know about AmeriCorps - I would love to share what kind of work I do. And I love meeting people with similar aspirations!

Andrea Wolford | City Year

Hometown: Broadview, IL

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I believe I offer a unique experience because I am a single parent. I believe I can help inform others about my unique experience.

Jazmine Sanders
City Year
Devon Martinez
National Health Corps
Callie Rodenbiker
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Kaitlyn Greathouse
Illinois Campus Compact
Jazmine Sanders | City Year

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Why did you join Service Year 100?

To inspire others to grow and give back. #CYCHI #YoungPeopleCanMakeAChange #GiveALittle

Devon Martinez | National Health Corps

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Why did you join Service Year 100?

I want to serve the underserved, the diverse, and the willing. I want to encourage future leaders.

Callie Rodenbiker | Lutheran Volunteer Corps

Hometown: Sauk Centre, MN  | LinkenIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

To help me transfer the lessons that I learned in Lutheran Volunteer Corps to my teaching career!

Kaitlyn Greathouse | Illinois Campus Compact

Hometown: Eaton Rapids, MI   |   LinkedIn Profile

Why did you join Service Year 100?

We have to show the people the importance of service to keep service year programs alive.

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