Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
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Each year, the Jefferson Awards for Public Service looks for the unsung heroes who make the world a better place through selfless volunteering and community service efforts. Twelve members of the Pace University community were recognized with Jefferson Awards for Public Service Bronze medals for 2018-19. Awards and Recognitions 2018-19 Jefferson Awards for Public Service 11 2018 2019 Marie has nearly a decade of experience as a volunteer and board member for AHRC New York, an organization that supports individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She is also dedicated to serving the people of Haiti, traveling there more than 15 times to organize and participate in mobile clinics that have served over 1,000 patients daily over the past six years. Marie Lourdes Charles EdD, RN, College of Health Professions Nicolette has a passion for serving young people in her home town of Toms River, New Jersey. She has been a volunteer in the long-term care unit at Children's Specialized Hospital, and at her local library, and she has continued her work while here at Pace with the nonprofit organization Read Ahead. Nicolette Carbonetto Elementary Education '20 Since her mother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2009, Caitlin has been an advocate for knowing your family's health history and improving support for patients and their families through her work with Fight Colorectal Cancer, the Colon Cancer Foundation, and Michael's Mission. She is also a longtime volunteer with TRIO Upward Bound at Pace, working to support first-generation, low-income students. Caitlin E. Grand '12 Office of the Provost, Pace Path In 2014, Vanessa led development of a partnership between GCR, the Seidenberg School of CSIS, and One Hundred Black Men of NYC's Junior 100 Pathways to Success Program, serving at-risk high school juniors and seniors. She also provides volunteer public relations services to select charitable organizations as president and founder of Millennium Strategies Consulting. Vanessa J. Herman Government and Community Relations (GCR) Jane has a consistent record of creating educational experiences that engage students both in the classroom and in the community. She has created five service-learning courses for Pace in Pleasantville and directs Dyson College's Dyson Scholars in Residence program, which provides educational opportunities through hands-on experiences blended with academics. Jane Collins Associate Professor of English, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Cariel's early experiences with educating others about environmental conservation inspires her service. While at Pace, Cariel has volunteered with Teatown Lake Reservation, the Westchester Parks Foundation, and the Greenburg Nature Center, while also serving as the Service Vice President for the Eta Tau chapter of the Gamma Sigma Sigma national service sorority. Cariel Clarke Childhood Education '20 CCAR: 2018-2019 Annual Report