Wesley Koziol – Transform Mid-Atlantic VISTA Member About Wesley Koziol Hi, I’m Wesley! I’m originally from New Hampshire and recently graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in economics. I enjoy golf and I’m looking forward to playing courses around the D.C. area. I recently started a …
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Grace Frulla – Transform Mid-Atlantic VISTA Member About Grace Frulla Grace graduated from Northeastern University with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Political Science and a minor in Environmental Engineering. Her focus was on the intersection of environmental science, urban policy, and housing, and how these topics can combine to support resilient and strong communities. …
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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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During our mid-year cohort showcase, Mariam was featured in our Member Monday spotlight series highlighting her community impact: https://transformmidatlantic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Member-Monday-Mariam.mp4 At Transform Mid-Atlantic, we are dedicated to our mission of Engaging Campuses in Communities. This week, we’re excited to highlight Mariam Kamal, a TMA AmeriCorps VISTA member serving at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Baltimore. Mariam is …
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 …
The VISTA Project Shelby Donaldson’s service focused on strengthening educational equity, literacy outcomes, and community engagement along the York Road Corridor in Baltimore. Serving through Transform Mid-Atlantic at Loyola’s Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ), her project targeted capacity building across two key partner schools—Govans Elementary and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School. Her core …
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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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 …
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 …
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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