2026 SLCE Conference Schedule and Speakers
Applications open for national service opportunities across Mid-Atlantic!
Jessica Suggs Transform Mid-Atlantic VISTA Leader
Jessica Suggs — Transform Mid-Atlantic VISTA Leader Jessica Suggs (She/Her) About Jessica Jessica Suggs is a seasoned project manager, adjunct professor, and public health professional with over 15 years of experience in the field, with a proven track record in project management, program design, and data analysis. She has made significant contributions as a Community …
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2026 SLCE Registration Page
Registration is Open! Early Bird registration available until August 9th, 2026 Co-Creating Change: Collaborative Community Partnerships 2026 SLCE Conference at American University in Washington D.C., Saturday, October 17, 2026 The Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SLCE) Conference cultivates a thriving network of students, faculty, staff, and community partners working together to advance the public purposes of …
2026 Transform Mid-Atlantic Awards – Nominations
Nominate a campus leader, faculty member, student, and/or partnership whose “roots” and impact run deep? Nominate them for a 2026 TMA Award by August 13, 2026!
2026 SLCE Call For Proposals
CALL FOR PROPOSALS! submit your proposal here(opens in new tab) Co-Creating Change: Collaborative Community Partnerships 2026 SLCE Conference at American University in Washington D.C., Saturday, October 17, 2026 The Vision The Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SLCE) Conference seeks to cultivate a thriving network of students, faculty, staff, and community partners who work together to advance …
Karma Francis – Morgan State University
My name is Karma Francis. I graduated from Lycoming College in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications. My deep-rooted connection to the Park Heights community stems from my personal experience as an African American – Caribbean woman and my passion for fostering sustainable living in communities that do not have the luxury of …
Shelby Donaldson – Loyola University Maryland
Shelby Donaldson: Strong York Road Schools AmeriCorps VISTA Shelby Donaldson is the Strong York Road Schools AmeriCorps VISTA at Loyola’s Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ). She manages the tutoring program at Govans Elementary and works to strengthen relationships among teachers and parents at both Govans and Walter P. Carter. A Baltimore native, she …
Hayden Renaghan – International Rescue Committee Silver Springs
About Hayden Hayden Renaghan (she/her/hers) is serving as a Transform Mid-Atlantic AmeriCorps VISTA Member with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she supports the organization’s Community Engagement team. In her role, Hayden leads the office’s communications efforts—including newsletter distribution and social media—and is developing systems to consistently gather and incorporate client …
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Hana Omar – Homes Not Borders
About Hana Hana has lived across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, experiences that shaped her deep understanding of displacement and belonging. Her family is originally from Palestine, and Arabic is her native language. Her upbringing instilled a strong commitment to refugee support and community empowerment. Hana completed her high school and bachelor’s degree …
Kyra Hill Transform Mid-Atlantic VISTA Leader
About Kyra As a TMA VISTA Leader, Kyra’s role centers on supporting, mentoring, and guiding VISTA members as they implement capacity-building projects designed to meet real community needs. She is committed to ensuring members feel equipped, supported, and aligned with both AmeriCorps VISTA goals and TMA’s mission and vision. For Kyra, leadership means leading through …