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!
Current AmeriCorps VISTA Member Opportunities!
Applications open for national service opportunities across Mid-Atlantic!
2026 SLCE Call For Proposals
CALL FOR PROPOSALS! submit your proposal here 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 the public purposes …
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 …
Justin Heimberg Transform Mid-Atlantic VISTA Leader
About Justin At the heart of Justin’s leadership is a deep commitment to supporting VISTA members as whole humans. As a former in-house TMA VISTA himself, Justin understands firsthand the challenges, opportunities, and moments of growth that come with a service year. His approach is intentionally individualized, rooted in deep listening, clear communication, empathy, and …
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2025 Awardee Recipients
MD, DC, & DE Faculty, Administrators, Student Leaders, & Community Partners to be Honored at 2025 TMA Awards Ceremony hosted by The George Washington University (Frederick, MD) – On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Board and staff of Transform Mid-Atlantic and representatives from its membership and across the region will gather for the 16th Annual TMA …