Brien A philosopher from Providence, Brien is a URI graduate. With teaching experience at Gilbert Stuart Middle School in Providence, Brien is firin' it up and ready to serve as a Connecting Futures AmeriCorps.
Kirsten Graduated from UConn in August with a degree in Psychology and loves the outdoors. Self-proclaimed Harry Potter expert and gym addict.
Mohamed Currently enrolled in CCRI, Mohamed is studying computer programming. He is a self proclaimed geek when it comes to anything involving technology and loves to play Rugby.
Wilma A Bachelors Level Social Work student at Rhode Island College wrapping up her senior year. Wilma is from Pawtucket RI and filled with a passion for helping individuals improve the quality of their lives.
Alex Alex joined AmeriCorps after spending time in both the business world and the nonprofit world. He enjoys playing basketball, reading, and rock climbing, and likes to watch any sports that are on TV.
Charmaine A believer and a reader from the streets of Providence. A Creative Writing Graduate of RI College, Charmaine knows that everyone has a story to tell.
Htet Htet Htet Htet is from Burma where her mom wanted her to go to medical school to become a doctor. Instead she went to school in California pursuing a degree in the Humanities. In Pawtucket she is hoping to help students pursue their dreams like she is pursuing her own.
Jax Jax loves to read fiction, write in her blog, listen to salsa, craft, thrift shop, eat ceviche and sleep. She was raised in Central Falls and now lives in Pawtucket.
Mike Mike started his career in the Navy and has also worked in finance. He is a Boston College grad and is a huge Jets fan.
Savannah A recent Knox college graduate, Savannah has a degree in Neuroscience and Creative Writing. She left Illinois in the hopes of starting a career somewhere in the east coast; she likes poetry, coffee shops, both dogs and cats, and blogging.
Dillon Dillon grew up in Pawtucket, going to Curtis and Goff. He graduated from URI with a master's degree, volunteered for a month in India, worked for a year in California, and went skydiving. He's also a huge Star Wars and Harry Potter fan!
Charis Charis hails from upstate New York and studied literature and graphic design. She loves reading, watching football, meeting people, and spontaneously bursting out into song and dance.
Emiel Emiel has earned a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts and she hopes to help students who want to pursue art in the future. She also hopes to be able to teach students how art can help them in other school subjects.