School: George Washington University
Leader: Chloe Becker
Why you (personally) joined YSI: I was lucky enough to be introduced to YSI by current UMass president, Emily Adelsberger. As the student leader of YSI’s community development team, Emily spoke passionately about her experience and shared how the organization positively impacts the lives of those who participate. Her stories illustrated YSI’s mission, emphasizing the strong focus placed on local perspective and achieving sustainable development. I am very excited to have the opportunity to actively carry out these goals in the public health sector of the program this summer. I am even more excited to know that after I leave, my interactions with patients and doctors will build relationships and create change that will be maintained by advocates for years to come.
When your chapter was founded: Spring 2017
How many expeditions has your Chapter taken: 0
Number of advocates: 10
Officers: Chloe Becker, president
Next chapter event: First advocate meeting on March 27th
Next Haiti expedition: May-June 2017
Contact Info: gwuyourstory@gmail.com or cbecker@gwu.edu