JoEllen Pederson

JoEllen is a 2007 graduate of Berea College, where she received a degree in sociology with an emphasis in African and African-American studies.  After spending summers in Costa Rica and Macedonia working on poverty related initiatives, JoEllen started Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week on her campus.  She also served as a Bonner Scholar and ran an after-school program for three years teaching middle school students about community service.

Field placement: Connecticut Food Bank

New Haven, Connecticut

Policy placement: Jewish Council for Public Affairs

Washington, D.C.