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Savannah DeGroot
Savannah DeGroot
Major: Medical Anthropology
Major: Medical Anthropology
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Fun Fact: I love icebreaker games
Fun Fact: I love icebreaker games
Best Moment: I just really liked all the times that we broke out into laughter as an entire group (probably because someone said something dumb)
Best Moment: I just really liked all the times that we broke out into laughter as an entire group (probably because someone said something dumb)
Biggest Takeaway: Use the Human Factor to engage with everyone around you
Biggest Takeaway: Use the Human Factor to engage with everyone around you
Alesha Wilson
Alesha Wilson
Major: Human Physiology
Major: Human Physiology
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Fun Fact: I can rap all of Miami by Will Smith :)
Fun Fact: I can rap all of Miami by Will Smith :)
Best Moment: Running plates out to everyone and engaging in conversations. Seeing how grateful and appreciative everyone was that we were there was unforgettable.
Best Moment: Running plates out to everyone and engaging in conversations. Seeing how grateful and appreciative everyone was that we were there was unforgettable.
Biggest Takeaway: Treat everyone with compassion and empathy, you never know the battles and struggles someone is going through. A small act of kindness can change the world.
Biggest Takeaway: Treat everyone with compassion and empathy, you never know the battles and struggles someone is going through. A small act of kindness can change the world.
Carlos Nuñez
Carlos Nuñez
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Fun Fact: Im a Certified Pharmacy Technician but I struggle with taking pills
Fun Fact: Im a Certified Pharmacy Technician but I struggle with taking pills
Best Moment: Getting the privilege to interact and talk to the individuals at the Denver Rescue Mission and seeing the joy that was brought to them as well as the joy we experienced there
Best Moment: Getting the privilege to interact and talk to the individuals at the Denver Rescue Mission and seeing the joy that was brought to them as well as the joy we experienced there
Biggest Takeaway: Treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve. You never know what some people have gone through and you must validate their experiences and their lives
Biggest Takeaway: Treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve. You never know what some people have gone through and you must validate their experiences and their lives
Jessica Gomez
Jessica Gomez
Major: Enterprise Leadership & Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies
Major: Enterprise Leadership & Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies
Hometown: West Point, NE
Hometown: West Point, NE
Fun Fact: I have a pet duck named Priscilla
Fun Fact: I have a pet duck named Priscilla
Best Moment: There was a moment where I took a step back and just looked. The atmosphere, the smiles, the laughter, and even dancing that was taking place is something I will always remember. Every single person in this groups cares deeply about the issues around us, and seeing them make an impact- even if it was only to one person- is something I will hold dearly to my heart.
Best Moment: There was a moment where I took a step back and just looked. The atmosphere, the smiles, the laughter, and even dancing that was taking place is something I will always remember. Every single person in this groups cares deeply about the issues around us, and seeing them make an impact- even if it was only to one person- is something I will hold dearly to my heart.
Biggest Takeaway: Don't be afraid to speak up or to hold conversations. There is so much you can learn from anyone and everyone.
Biggest Takeaway: Don't be afraid to speak up or to hold conversations. There is so much you can learn from anyone and everyone.
Amadou Sanogo
Amadou Sanogo
Major: Political Science/Pre-Law, Philosophy Minor
Major: Political Science/Pre-Law, Philosophy Minor
Hometown: Iowa City
Hometown: Iowa City
Fun Fact: I am 6' 4"
Fun Fact: I am 6' 4"
Best Moment: Hearing the stories of those who have been affected by homelessness firsthand.
Best Moment: Hearing the stories of those who have been affected by homelessness firsthand.
Biggest Takeaway: Something as simple as smile is enough to make someone's day. The power of empathy should never be taken for granted.
Biggest Takeaway: Something as simple as smile is enough to make someone's day. The power of empathy should never be taken for granted.
Oscar Rodriguez
Oscar Rodriguez
Major: Political Science & Philosophy
Major: Political Science & Philosophy
Hometown: Ames, Iowa
Hometown: Ames, Iowa
Fun Fact: I pour the milk in before the cereal
Fun Fact: I pour the milk in before the cereal
Best Moment: Serving food to individuals coming through the Denver Rescue Mission with a wonderful team.
Best Moment: Serving food to individuals coming through the Denver Rescue Mission with a wonderful team.
Biggest Takeaway: Do not underestimate the impact of a single individual's impact; our empathy and compassion came make a tremendous impact in the lives of others.
Biggest Takeaway: Do not underestimate the impact of a single individual's impact; our empathy and compassion came make a tremendous impact in the lives of others.
Alyson Kuennen
Alyson Kuennen
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Studies & Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Studies & Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Fun Fact: My pug's name is Gertrude-Belle
Fun Fact: My pug's name is Gertrude-Belle
Best Moment: Staying up until 2 a.m. reflecting as a group on our last day of service. Everyone was incredibly devoted, genuine and compassionate and I couldn't have asked for a better team.
Best Moment: Staying up until 2 a.m. reflecting as a group on our last day of service. Everyone was incredibly devoted, genuine and compassionate and I couldn't have asked for a better team.
Biggest Takeaway: My biggest takeaway is the human factor. After hearing the stories of those at Denver Rescue Mission I realized that the most important thing I can do going forward is to always treat everyone with kindness and to stick up for those that don't always have a voice.
Biggest Takeaway: My biggest takeaway is the human factor. After hearing the stories of those at Denver Rescue Mission I realized that the most important thing I can do going forward is to always treat everyone with kindness and to stick up for those that don't always have a voice.
Andy Johnson
Andy Johnson
Major: Environmental Anthropology and Sustainability
Major: Environmental Anthropology and Sustainability
Hometown: Mt. Prospect, IL
Hometown: Mt. Prospect, IL
Fun Fact: I am definitely a squirrel whisperer!!!
Fun Fact: I am definitely a squirrel whisperer!!!
Best Moment: When we got the chance to hear an employee's journey and how the Denver Rescue Mission has helped. It gave deeper value to the reasons we were volunteering
Best Moment: When we got the chance to hear an employee's journey and how the Denver Rescue Mission has helped. It gave deeper value to the reasons we were volunteering
Biggest Takeaway: How sharing a story can be rehabilitating and how simply listening can can allow for a deeper connection and understanding of not only that person, but the world we live in
Biggest Takeaway: How sharing a story can be rehabilitating and how simply listening can can allow for a deeper connection and understanding of not only that person, but the world we live in
Camryn Carpenter
Camryn Carpenter
Major: Environmental Policy and Planning and Political Science
Major: Environmental Policy and Planning and Political Science
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Fun Fact: I run stairs for fun
Fun Fact: I run stairs for fun
Best Moment: Hearing and learning from people who have been personally affected by homelessness and listening to their stories. Also, having such an amazing team to go on this journey with made the entire experience that much more enjoyable and rewarding.
Best Moment: Hearing and learning from people who have been personally affected by homelessness and listening to their stories. Also, having such an amazing team to go on this journey with made the entire experience that much more enjoyable and rewarding.
Biggest Takeaway: Always treat people with kindness and compassion. Everyone is valuable and important.
Biggest Takeaway: Always treat people with kindness and compassion. Everyone is valuable and important.
Sarai Camacho
Sarai Camacho
Major: Nursing and Social Justice
Major: Nursing and Social Justice
Hometown: Muscatine, IA
Hometown: Muscatine, IA
Fun Fact: I can make minute rice in less than a minute
Fun Fact: I can make minute rice in less than a minute
Best Moment: Being able to be surrounded by my team and seeing everyone truly passionate about learning more about how to make a change. I enjoyed listening to the efforts and works of the members of the community.
Best Moment: Being able to be surrounded by my team and seeing everyone truly passionate about learning more about how to make a change. I enjoyed listening to the efforts and works of the members of the community.
Biggest Takeaway: To understand the importance of listening and to always keep the human factor wherever you go in life.
Biggest Takeaway: To understand the importance of listening and to always keep the human factor wherever you go in life.
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