About

As Elizabeth Andrew said, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” That heart brings me true happiness every time I get out of my busy doctoral school work to find joy through volunteering. As a Ph.D. student in Educational Leadership, my interest is: how do we use education to improve lives—the well-being of the people in rural and marginalized communities? This might involve going against the status quo; I am happy doing that. My biggest aspiration is becoming a community organizer and applying theory to practice solutions to effect asset-based sustainable community development through authentic... [more]

GivePulse Stats

Groups

  • University of Nevada, Reno

  • Student Services

  • Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

  • iLeadNevada

  • ASUN / Center for Student Engagement

  • Impacts

    Veterans Week - Flag Planting

    At every volunteer activity, I get to meet very kind and like-minded people with so much care about building a thriving community. That makes me happy and love coming back again and again. Thanks for these great opportunities.

    Gave 1.50 hours on 11/07/2016 with University of Nevada, Reno
    Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

    Park clean up at Dick Taylor Park that particular day was very helpful. It was very dirty due to ducks' dung; and community members, particularly those who use the basketball court were extremely grateful.

    Gave 3.00 hours on 01/19/2016 with University of Nevada, Reno
    Liberatus J. Rwebugisa

    Liberatus J. @ Miss America For Kids (MissAmericaForKids.Org)

    Sometimes just because something has not happened to us, it becomes so hard to notice and make sense of it. Organizations such as The Miss America Organization and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals give us the opportunities to recognize the needs around us and help as much as we can. I wish and hope to do more in future for the children and the community.

    Donated $100 on 01/17/2016 with University of Nevada, Reno
    Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space

    This Impact is private

    Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

    It was quite a great experience, eye opening not only about how much attention should be paid towards cleaning the Truckee River but also on how many people are homeless and have to spend their nights in the bushes along the river. It is just an issue that I think does not get enough attention, or we just turn our backs and pretend it is nonexistent!

    Gave 4.50 hours on 08/29/2015 with University of Nevada, Reno
    Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space

    In preparation for the Reno Balloon Races, being involved in Rancho San Rafael Park clean up and bush clearing was a good opportunity to feeling being party of a greater community.

    Gave 2.50 hours on 08/22/2015 with University of Nevada, Reno

    This Impact is private

    Food Bank of Northern Nevada

    I think the Northern Nevada Food Bank is doing a great job and it was very rewarding being part of the volunteering team that on this day. The organization leadership was very appreciative, making all us (volunteers) feel that our time was well spent and impactful.

    Gave 3.00 hours on 03/28/2015 with University of Nevada, Reno
    The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE)