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Current Participants
Andrea Bowman (Archbold, OH / Eastern Mennonite '10) - grew up in Archbold, OH, and recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University. She studied Applied Sociology and Justice, Peace and Conflict Studies at EMU, and studied Agroecology at Goshen College last summer. A DOOR, SWAP, MDS and !Explore Participant, she has a number of service and leadership experiences. Andrea has a desire for people to live healthy, sustained lifestyles. She is passionate about sustainability, peace, healthy food, justice, community and safe environments. She is working with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy as a Community Gardens and Greenspace Field Staff.
Elizabeth (Dill) Dillon (Livonia, MI / Notre Dame '10) - is a recent graduate of Notre Dame. She grew up Livonia, MI before studying English and Theology at Notre Dame. She has a number of experiences in Residence Life and Campus Ministry at Notre Dame as well as singing in various choirs. And, she is an avid Notre Dame football fan. She is working with East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) as a Case Worker. She has an interest in writing and the written word as well as all things Irish.
Alicia Donner (Toledo, OH / Creighton '09) - Originally from Toledo, Alicia Donner graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a major in Environmental Sciences. At Creighton, she spent a semester abroad in El Salvador and interned with the Sierra Club and the Center of Concern in Washington, DC. She is working as a Program Assistant through TreeVitalize Pittsburgh. She is interested in international development as well with a focus on systemic and policy making. Alicia is excited to be in an environment with young people like herself, who feel driven by the same passions.
Beth Glick (Goshen, IN / Goshen '10) - grew up in Goshen, IN, and chose to continue her education at Goshen College where she studied Art. While at Goshen, Beth spent a semester abroad in China, worked at Graber Designs in Goshen and was active on campus as a member of multiple theaters. While in Pittsburgh, she is interested in learning more about art and environmental organizations. She is working at Ten Thousand Villages.
Margaret (Maggie) Graham (Greensburg, PA / Waynesburg '10) - Maggie Graham is a recent graduate of Waynesburg University, where she studied Communication and Social Sciences. She received a scholarship to study literature and photography at the University of Westminster in London and served as a Bonner Scholar, Resident Assistant and Student Ambassador for Waynesburg University. Maggie is passionate about education as well as the homeless. During her PULSE year, she is working with East Liberty Development, Inc (ELDI) as their Communications Coordinator. She is excited about working in Pittsburgh's non-profit sector and living with other PULSErs in community.
Laura Harnish (Flanagan, IL / Goshen '09) - From Flanagan, IL to Goshen, IN, now to Pittsburgh, comes Laura Harnish, a December 2009 graduate of Goshen College. Laura is a NAIA Scholar-Athlete as a double Art and Education major and NAIA qualified track and field and cross-country runner. She studied aboard in Tanzania and taught 6th Grade Art at Goshen Middle School. Laura is working as an Outreach Coordinator for the Food Security Collaborative. She also has a passionate for running and coaching/working with kids to help them stay/get in shape.
Anna Pawsey (Clyde, OH / Bluffton ' 10) - Anna Pawsey grew up in Clyde, OH and recently graduated from Bluffton University with a degree in Social Work. Anna spent a semester at Ulster University in Northern Ireland doing Peace and Conflict Resolution. She also interned for the Department of Community Development in Lima, OH and Children in Crossfire in Northern Ireland. She is very passionate about issues dealing with social justice, community development, nonviolence and peace. Anna is the House Manager for the Union Project.
Abigail (Abbi) Stern (Chambersburg, PA / Bluffton '10) - Originally from Chambersburg, Abbi Stern graduated from Bluffton University as a Social Work Major, Business Minor. At Bluffton, she spent a semester abroad in Northern Ireland and worked with Foyle's Women's Aid (Domestic Violence) as well as South Central Community Actions Program, Inc (SCCAP, Inc with Welfare Programs). While in Pittsburgh, Abbi is working with Bethlehem Haven as a Special Projects and Program Assistant. She is passionate about human injustices and wants to use her talents to create a healing environment for those less fortunate. |
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Photos of 10-11 PULSErs
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