Emerson Fellow
Molly Neck
9th Class, 2002-2003
Molly grew up in South Texas along the U.S./Mexico border and graduated in 2002 with a major in Religious Studies and a minor in history from Tulane University. While at Tulane she worked for three years with Habitat For Humanity and one year at Ozanam Inn, a men's homeless shelter in downtown New Orleans. Molly also served as the project coordinator for the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness and Action Team at Tulane her senior year.
Field placement: Idaho Community Action Network
Boise, Idaho
Molly developed and implemented a training program for members of the ICAN Local Food Program steering committees. She also created a database containing statistical information on hunger indicators and social programs that address poverty inIdaho’s forty-four counties. Molly also conducted home visits with ICAN members to gain an understanding of their needs and interests.
Policy placement: National Coalition for the Homeless
Washington, D.C.
Molly helped to co-edit NCH’s 2002 annual Hate Crimes report as well as a four-year study on hate crimes committed against people experiencing homelessness. She also worked on the national Bringing America Home Act (BAHA) campaign. BAHA is a comprehensive bill designed to end homelessness in the United States.