Our House e-newsletter November & December 2012 | Page 21

hometown Battle Creek, Michigan
education Graphic Design & Interactive Media BS,
University of Dubuque, Iowa
family I am the 4th of 6 children, & I have a son
named Kaden Alexander Williams.
Our House staff since July 2, 2012

As VISTA Leader, I work to
increase the effectiveness of the
VISTA project here at Our House.
That involves supporting
coordination of recruitment,
orienting, & serving as a resource
for all AmeriCorps members
throughout their service term
here at Our House.

As an AmeriCorps VISTA, the
success of my service year is
measured by the impact I have
in my role to the organization.
Knowing my service plays a
part in changing someone’s life
for the better makes it easy for
me to find something positive
in my own life, because I’m
doing it for a living!

My favorite thing about it is my
son Kaden being a part of Little
Learners. I have the luxury of
my office being only a few steps
away from where he is, but most
importantly I know he’s in good
hands. He has developed so
much while being a part of Little
Learners, & I know that’s
because of the great & positive
atmosphere that surrounds him!

My educational goal after my
AmeriCorps service is to obtain
a master’s degree in Management
Information Systems.

I love fitness & staying active.
I’m very into my own personal
health, but educating others on
the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
is also important to me.