Nadine Skinner (nas67@cornell.edu)
Nadine is a CIPA Fellow from Oakland, California where she
has worked for several years in youth services. Her concentration at CIPA
is on social policy, with a particular interest in education policy and
international exchange. Last year's service trip was Nadine's first
time visiting New Orleans, where she was impressed by the amount of work
that needed to be done, the commitment of the volunteers there, and the passion
the residents had towards their community. She also thinks that there
is nowhere better to be than in New Orleans when it is still freezing in Ithaca
and she loves getting the chance to use a sledge hammer and a crowbar.
She hopes that through CIPA-NOLA, other fellows will get the opportunity to
engage in revitalizing New Orleans.
Sara Rudow (sar227@cornell.edu)
Sara is a CIPA Fellow originally from White Plains, NY.
She came to CIPA with a background in government and social work, and is
concentrating in social policy, with a particular interest in aging. Sara
was fortunate to be one of the first six CIPA students to volunteer in New
Orleans as a resident of the Live St. Bernard house, and was inspired by the
dedication of networks of volunteers, professionals and families to revitalize
their communities. She hopes that CIPA-NOLA will enable current and
future CIPA students to contribute to the ongoing effort to rebuild New Orleans
in a sound and sustainable manner.
Justin Villere (jmv85@cornell.edu)
Justin is a CIPA Fellow from Monument, Colorado
concentrating in government, politics, and policy studies, with an emphasis in
civic participation. Before coming to
Ithaca, he served in AmeriCorps*NCCC, a national service program for young
adults. His service brought him to the
Gulf Coast, and his projects included a two-month stint in New Orleans doing
hurricane recovery. This experience
hooked him to the rebuilding process, and his work with CIPA-NOLA allows him to
continue the commitment he made to the city. He believes CIPA-NOLA can be a sustainable program for CIPA students to
put into practice the material they learn during their graduate studies while meeting a crucial social need.
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