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Introducing the 2006-2007 AmeriCorps Members
Brent Bateman is back for his second year of AmeriCorps service with Habitat for Humanity East Bay! A native of the East Bay, he enjoys politics, biking, and cars. Upon completing his year of service, he plans to return to the University of California, Davis to complete his undergraduate degree in Community and Regional Development.
Shannon Brady is originally from San Jose, CA but has spent the last seven years of her life living in Orlando, Florida. Shannon studied history at the University of Central Florida with a double minor in Women’s Studies and African-American Studies. Her interests include making films and playing hand percussion. She has plans to become the world’s smallest ju-jitsu master.
Stephen Eales previously served as an AmeriCorps NCCC member, performing community service in construction, trail building, disaster relief, and tree planting. It was his experience assisting with disaster relief efforts in the Golf Coast areas that motivated him to continue his service through AmeriCorps as a Construction Site Assistant. “The important thing for me is to gain appreciation for what I have by giving back, which will never be enough.” Stephen is originally from Stockton, and when he rides his bike to the summit of Mt. Diablo, he can see both his Stockton and Oakland homes.
Noah Matthew Frigault was born in Peru and raised by a Shetland tribe. Not much later, he dropped his PhD dissertation on Animal Halitosis to
pursue a life of charity. His birthday is coming up!
After spending a year traveling in Central and South America, Alejandra Guillen decided to make her new home in the East Bay. Ali will work for HFHEB as a Homeowner Relations Coordinator.
An avid cyclist, Bryan Kwee has worked as a bicycle technician and has taught bicycle restoration skills to other community members. Look for Bryan on critical mass rides! With his teaching skills from this experience, he’ll teach community volunteers construction skills this coming year. Brian studied ecodwelling at the New College of California North Bay, and now has the chance to put his education to practice. “What I hope to gain from serving as an AmeriCorps member is a renewed and reinvigorated look on life. I hope that it will demonstrate that each of our efforts can be a catalyst for positive change bigger than our own lives.”
Natalie Monk grew up in Oklahoma City, OK, attended school in Miami, FL, and currently resides in the Independent Republic of Berkeley. In addition to her strong credentials as a Siding Squad member, she is also a LEED Accredited Professional with a background in green architecture. In her spare time, she studies Aikido and reads books.
Anna Nellenback is originally from upstate New York but moved to Oakland via Omaha, Nebraska. She is very interested in learning more about East Bay's green building techniques and exploring the area in her spare time. Anna loves a good cup of coffee and freshly baked pastries. She enjoys playing with kittens and whistling.
Recently back in the US after a year in Europe as a Fulbright scholar, Megan Shea is happy to be back in the Bay Area and to throw herself into her job as Homeowner Relations Coordinator. Already she’s pleased with how much she’s learned about community organizing and urban politics under the most excellent tutelage of HfH staff. She is especially looking forward to making adventures in the Bay Area during the coming year for as little money as possible.
Maya Varian grew up in Concord, CA and graduated from the University of California at Davis with a B.A. in Studio Art in June of 2003. After working as an art supplies consultant and sales associate at Mon Mart in Walnut Creek, she spent a year serving as a Corps Member with AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) in Perry Point, MD. With AmeriCorps*NCCC, Maya spent her time traveling through the North East and Gulf Coast regions supporting non-profit organizations such as the New Hampshire Audubon Society, Upstate New York Cerebral Palsy, Greater Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, FEMA, and the American Red Cross. Maya is excited to be back in the Bay Area supporting Habitat for Humanity East Bay in Oakland.
Laurie Woo is originally from San Francisco. She graduated from Cal in 2005 and served a year with AmeriCorps*NCCC before becoming a construction site assistant. After her term of service, Laurie plans to pursue a career in social work and/or philanthropy. She loves working with Habitat, watching Project Runway, visiting Disneyland, praising Jesus, and singing along to High School Musical.
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