Jordan
School: K-Central, Junior I hope to learn through UYFA: I hope that through my time with Urban Youth I can become more purposeful and set goals. I want to take advantage of my opportunities and be...
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School: K- Central, Junior I hope to learn through UYFA: I hope through the year and our time in Africa I learn to appreciate the things I have more, and value my many opportunities. I also want to...
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School: K-Central, Senior I hope to learn through UYFA: I hope to learn about other cultures and what makes people happy and successful. I hope that I can make a difference in people’s lives here in...
View ArticleImani
School: K-Central, senior I hope to learn through UYFA: I hope to make a change in my life and better myself by grabbing hold of my opportunities and stepping out of my comfort zone and interacting...
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School: K-Central, senior I hope to learn through UYFA: I hope to gain a better understanding of other cultures and to appreciate the differences and the things we share in common. I hope to make new...
View ArticleLaura Jager
Job: Director, Urban Youth for Africa. Education: Attended Calvin College. Laura has been the fund developer for Urban Youth for Africa since its inception. Now, she also oversees the planning and...
View ArticleJustin Moore
Job: Counseling, assessments, behavioral intervention and planning with at risk teens. Education: PhD student in Clinical Psychology (WMU) “I am passionate about working with and mentoring today’s...
View ArticleAlvin Hills
Job: Lead Direct Care Specialist of a local Group Home Education: B.A. – Business Administration (WMU); Master’s student in Counseling/ Psychology (WMU) “I would like to work directly with youth to...
View ArticleTanell Thomas
Job: Family Health Center; National Guard (7 years) including duty in Afghanistan Schooling: Master’s student in Public Administration (WMU) “I want to serve and lead youth that are from my urban...
View ArticleLeonza Hudson
Job: RN, Family Health Center; volunteers with Red Cross; recently served Hurricane Sandy victims. Father of 5; Major, U.S. Army (retired) Education: B.S. and Masters (WMU); Registered Nurse. “My...
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