Hi! I’m Nicole Zelazny, and I’ll be serving as the staff advisor for this trip. I grew up and attended college in Michigan (Central Michigan University), where I double majored in Business Administration and Commercial Recreation. After graduation, I moved to Virginia and worked in the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at Old Dominion University – at ODU, I planned events and worked with student organizations. In my “spare” time, I also completed my Master’s at ODU in Higher Education Administration. I’m fairly new to the University of Maryland, as I just started as the Coordinator for Facility Scheduling in Campus Recreation Services in June. I’m excited to dig in and get involved with an opportunity as amazing as alternative spring break.
I’ve had many experiences volunteering with a variety of organizations and have gone on a few different service trips. In high school, I spent a month in Poland volunteering at an English language summer camp; in college, I volunteered in Panama City Beach, FL during a spring break and spent a weekend focusing on poverty in South Bend, IN. I’m very passionate about kindness and empathy, so I’m looking forward to learning more about the causes of 'hunger and homelessness' and working together with all of you to make a difference.
On a more personal note, I really enjoy snowboarding, live music, coffee shops, the beach, reading, food, math, laughing, and anything outside especially when it’s sunny. Feel free to stop by my office in the Rec Center any time to chat about the trip or anything else you might need!
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