Massachusetts Promise Fellowship

In May of 2024 I graduated from Trinity College-Hartford with a bachelors in Educational Studies and Human Rights Studies. Since August, I have been serving as an AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellowship (MPF) member at Youth Enrichment Services (YES). Through this I have been able to start my masters in Arts and Teaching in Elementary and Special Education at Northeastern University. YES’s mission revolves around getting Boston students, predominately from low-income households, into the outdoors. At YES I have been working with the Teen Programs Team running weekly leadership development workshops with the help of Barry Mamadou and facilitating one on ones with the students. The teens then go and teach youth how to ski and snowboard, further developing their leadership skills. Through this position I have been able to mentor students, foster a sense of community in our cohort of teens, and get outdoors with youth of all ages. I will be working with YES until June, and look forward to another year at MPF as I finish my MAT at Northeastern.

This week marks the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship's Annual Appeal Week! Throughout this week, we are excited to connect with you to celebrate 26 years of service, share about our impact, and inform you of ways to stand with MPF & stand up for Americorps! To Make a Contribution Visit: https://lnkd.in/e4etnEk8

Another MPF Fall Retreat in the books! Beautiful scenery, lovely weather and most importantly, a great group of people to enjoy it all with? Fall doesn't get better than this ?? #fall #masspromisefellows #ServeWithMPF

??Meet Abril, a Fellow at Enroot! She has a passion for supporting youth during their crucial high school years. From helping students reach their full potential to reflecting on the impact of a mentor who believed in her, Abril’s journey is inspiring. Tune in to hear her story and why she believes in the power of encouragement and support.??#ServeWithMPF

The 30/60/90 Rule ?? - A.K.A How to start that new job It's already been two months since the start of my Massachusetts Promise Fellowship at my host site Breakthrough Greater Boston! Just as these two months have flown by, starting a new job of any kind can feel like a fast race to figure everything out, which is both exciting and overwhelming. So, if anyone else in my network is in that position (or soon to be!), the 30/60/90 rule helps to turn that sprint to a sustainable jog to prevent potential burnout and build a foundation for success. This framework focuses on setting specific, attainable goals for the first 30, 60, and 90 days of your new role. It provides a structured approach to learning, contributing, and making an impact with your new team! Here's a breakdown & My Plan: ?? 30 Days: Get to know your community! Focus on learning about your new role, team, and company culture. ??Orientation: Attended orientation on Americorps, Northeastern University, and MPF culture and organizations. ??Professional Development: Received training on youth development, inclusive student advising, and SEL skills. ??Host Site Introduction: Met with staff across departments at Breakthrough and toured the organization's workspaces to learn about my role and the organization. ??Student Engagement: Began working directly with students and families through check-ins. ??? 60 Days: Add a bit more on to your plate. Start taking on more responsibilities and contributing to team projects. ??Recruitment: Assisted with efforts to grow student population in the program. ??Workshop Planning: Planned and developed afterschool club workshops that you will be leading. ??Staff Interview Committe: Contributed to the interviewing process for new Breakthrough fellows. ??Goal Setting: Outlined service year goals and projects for my fellowship. ????90 Days: Now you're getting into a groove! Establish yourself as a valuable team member and start making a significant impact. ??Continue Recruitment ??Afterschool Programming: Begin leading workshops for your cohort. ??Connect with MPF Fellows: Attend community building events and retreat. ??Explore the food scene: Find the best cheap eats in every Boston neighborhood (specifically Hyde Park and Roslindale) as a part of my personal service year project. A big shoutout to the Let's Talk Offline podcast, who have a great episode on navigating a new workplace, the 30/60/90 rule, and more early career tips! #NewJob #CareerGoals #306090Rule #JobTransition #SuccessTips P.S. Keep a look out for the first of my Boston food reviews next week!

Meet Annie from Breakthrough Greater Boston! They’re passionate about the power of out-of-school time programs and believe every student deserves that chance.?? Remembering their own mentor, their color guard coach, inspires them to make a difference.?? Excited to see how they connect with their youth and host site this year! #ServeWithMPF

Grace is thrilled to serve new students at East Boston Social Centers and bring engaging programming to life. ? Can’t wait to see the impact! ?? #ServeWithMPF

??? Global Service Week at Northeastern University’s Boston Campus was an incredible success, thanks to the collective efforts of over 175 passionate volunteers and 9 amazing partner organizations! ?? A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding community partners: American Cancer Society Boston Building Resources Fenway Community Development Corporation Fenway Garden Society South West Corridor Alliance Give n' Glow Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School Mather Elementary School Symphony Road Community Garden ?? A huge shoutout to our Team Leaders for your inspiring leadership during reflection sessions, and to all our volunteers—your dedication to building stronger communities and supporting a healthier Boston is deeply appreciated. ?? Special thanks to the Community Service and Civic Engagement (including the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship) team for your support in making this event possible. Together, we’re making an impact and shaping a brighter future through service! ??? #GlobalServiceWeek #NUVolunteers #CommunityEngagement #ServiceLeadership #Boston

Exciting two days for the Fellows at their September Monthly Meeting! Fellows received their MPF gear and Northeastern IDs??, took headshots, and engaged in training on Social-Emotional Learning and professional communication. They capped it off with a fun outing to the Museum of Fine Arts! ???#ServeWithMPF

Today, the Harvard Independent published a piece I wrote on my experiences as a woman with ADHD. This is the first time I share openly about having ADHD, which research shows is a highly stigmatized condition—especially for women—in two main ways: first, ADHD is often viewed as a "fake disease", and second, it is often interpreted as a “disease of laziness, low intelligence, and lack of willpower." Writing this was difficult, yet incredibly rewarding.