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Current AmeriCorps Members

Current AmeriCorps Members


Rebecca Bain
 EcOp Reentry Training & Process VISTA
Site: Economic Opportunities​
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota​
Fun Fact: “I am proficient in American Sign Language!”
Maya Benson
Volunteer Coordinator
Site: Memphis Athletic Ministries​
Hometown: Greenville, MS​
Fun Fact: “I love fried chicken”
Heather Carris
Project CoordinatorVISTA
Site: WEE Care
Hometown: Saline, MI
Fun Fact: I was in the Tennessee Army National Guard for 6 years and was able to make great friends, acquired new skill sets and traveled to 3 different countries.
Reginald Gravely
VISTA Leader
Site: City of Memphis​
Hometown: Winston Salem, NC​
Fun Fact: “I’ve lived abroad for four years as a Peace Corps Volunteer.”

Kerry D. Johnson II
Data Analyst VISTA
Site: Mentor Memphis Grizzlies​
Hometown: Memphis, TN​
Fun Fact: “I studied and completed service work in four countries during college: Costa Rica, Chile, Honduras, and South Africa.”

Xandria Parker
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Site: Leadership Memphis, Volunteer Memphis Department​
Hometown: Chester, VA​
Fun Fact: “I am a dog lover. I have two German Shepherd puppies.”
Kenisha Wallace
Mentorship VISTA
Hometown: Crawfordsville, AR

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