Denise Beckles Director, Vocational Services The Arc Middlesex County What inspired you to get involved? The People. They are some of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met. I am a Diversity Management Leader and an advocate for growth and development. I’m especially drawn to the under-served people. My heart is to make a difference […]

Karima Jackson Organize Change, Inc. What inspired you to get involved? Among values such as family, religion, and education that I was taught growing up, community was also very important. My family modeled active citizenship and civic participation so I learned very early that I have a responsibility to my community. What keeps you motivated? […]

Lisa D. Banks Preschool Program Director Mercer Street Friends What inspired you to get involved? I have been inspired to work with young children from a very young age, I always wanted to be a teacher.  I was raised by my grandparents, being the oldest I was responsible for caring for my siblings at a […]

Jennifer Amaya Director of Outreach and Prevention Visions and Pathways What inspired you to get involved? I’ve had a passion for working with at risk youth since I was younger. I always have and always will enjoy the grass roots interaction that I have with these youth. They are our future and we should all […]