Hey everybody, my name is Winter Wallace. I was born and raised in K.C.K; however, I currently reside in the South Kansas City area.  I am a recent graduate from KU with a degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences specializing in Community Health and Development, a concentration in Psychology and a certificate in Service Learning.  I love chilling and relaxing, doing random spontaneous fun activities, hanging out and enjoying the people around me.  I also, love reading, cooking new recipes, dancing and listening to music.  I truly enjoy working with the youth, as well as improving our community, so I am definitely jazzed and ready for action!

Hello! I am Jessica Miller, born and raised in the KCMO area. During my four years of high school at Kearney High I participated in various activities from youth group to cheerleading to 4-H horse shows.  After a lovely high school experience I continued my education at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.  Once I discovered my passion for learning about people and groups that influence them, I majored in sociology.  The winters in Iowa nearly killed me but during my time at NWC I traveled to Seattle, Louisiana and Southern Missouri on various volunteer trips.  Last summer in Seattle, I worked with refugees which impacted my life in a positive way. All of my volunteer experiences have greatly influenced my life and I desired to continue my volunteer service after I graduated from college, hence YVCKC.  I love reading, being outside and spending time with family and friends.  I have no idea what’s in store for next year; graduate school, traveling, working at a non-profit, whatever it is I want to continue to impact my community and the world in a positive, peaceful way. 

Hello there, my name is Stefanie Cole. I moved to Kansas City in the spring of 2007. I am originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Political Science. As a result, I bleed orange, GO POKES! I intend to pursue a career as a teacher, a writer, and activist; working in higher education and community development. I enjoy a wide variety of activities including: baking, reading, playing board games, dancing, painting, knitting, creating, swimming, biking, reading, writing, cooking, eating, debating, relating, sewing, and old fashioned fun of any kind. I enjoy thinking of myself as an old lady in training wheels, because I think they are the sweetest and coolest people. I want to work with kids because I see a future where education is challenging, rewarding, and hands on. Enrichment programs involving service learning fit with these ideals, and that is why I decided to join the YVC.

Hey everyone, my name is Lacey Bitter. I’ve lived in Oregon all mylife — I grew up in a small southern Oregon town called Roseburg but went to college at the University of Portland. I just graduated with a degree in communications and Spanish and decided to go an adventure and move to the Midwest. I love music — I’ve never met anyone more obsessed with the Beatles — and I also love going to concerts. Mostly I go see obscure alternative bands but sometimes I go to major shows like Coldplay, who I saw this last summer. I also love to read (especially Harry Potter books) and adore animals, especially my dogs Lily and Whoopi and cat Cuddles back in Oregon.

Paul Marksbury is the YVCKC Program Director. As a former team leader and Assistant Program Director, he is a wealth of inspiration and information for the new Team Leaders.

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