Current Corps Members

I am from Greensboro NC where I lived until I went to college. I just graduated from the College of Wooster in Ohio in 2017 where I was a double major in Sociology and Religious Studies. I am looking forward to pursuing a graduate degree and I am currently really interested in the Dual Law and Divinity programs. I grew up as an Episcopalian and am very excited about my year in the Episcopal Service Corp. I am looking forward to my new adventure. I love traveling and meeting new people. I love watching TV with friends and family and constantly annoy them with my references and quoting.

I was born and raised in Gorham, Maine. I was also born and raised an Episcopalian, attending an Episcopal church in a neighboring town throughout my entire life. In my college years I attended the University of Maine at Farmington, in – you guessed it! – Farmington, Maine. There I graduated in May 2017 with a degree in International and Global Studies and a double minor in French and Anthropology. At this point in time I am still unsure of what direction I want to take with my career, but I hope to be able to travel and experience new places and cultures, and somehow help make the world a better place. In my free time I like to read, watch movies, take photos, and enjoy the beauty of nature! I look forward to spending the year in North Carolina as I expect it to be a fulfilling year full of new opportunities!

I am from Asheville, North Carolina. I graduated in 2013 from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in English. For the past three years, I’ve lived in Minneapolis, working first as an awards coordinator at a scholastic media association and then as an editor at a children’s book publisher. I’ve survived three Minnesota winters and developed a new love for Prince. I have enjoyed getting involved in my community by volunteering with an adult ESL class, taking community education courses, and fostering shelter cats. I’m very excited to learn more about the Baha’i faith during this year of spiritual exploration and beyond. In my spare time, I like to travel, read, write, shop at thrift stores, and go dancing.

I’m originally from San Diego, but since I was 12, my real home has been the Pacific Northwest. I graduated with a degree in elementary education and special education from Western Washington University in 2017. My plan is to become an elementary school teacher either in general education or special education. Both in and out of the classroom I love learning and creating things and I try to encourage others to feel the same way. My favorite way to make things is painting portraits using inks. While I wasn’t raised Episcopalian, I have been an active member of the Episcopal Church for the past 6 years. I look forward to growing in my faith and learning about how others live their own spirituality as I serve with the Johnson Service Corps.

I am from Houston, Texas. I graduated in December 2016 from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Arts in American Political Science and a Minor in African-American Studies. I’m excited to move to North Carolina, as I have never lived outside Texas. I was raised in the Episcopal Church and am excited to have more time to dedicate to that at JSC. After this year I plan to go to graduate school for Public Policy or Library Science. In my free time I enjoy all things crafty, especially quilting and knitting, reading and spending time with children and animals.

I hail from Jonesboro, Arkansas and attended a tiny (think 600 people or so), liberal arts school known as the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. I am a May 2017 graduate with a major in political science and minors in philosophy and strategic communication. Motivated by my dad’s Jordanian roots, I aspire to eventually become an immigration lawyer and to serve people who still wholeheartedly believe in the American Dream. In my spare time, I enjoy dabbling in creative writing (mainly short prose pieces) and hiking—I can’t wait to try my hand at hiking the Appalachian Mountains! Religiously speaking, I’m kind of a mixed bag; I was raised Muslim but also celebrated Christmas and Easter on my mom’s Christian side of the family for much of my childhood. Right now I’m in pursuit of faith—authentic, passionate faith. I’m hoping this year of service will give me the opportunity to explore different religious traditions and will allow me space to grow spiritually. Important facts to note: I believe good guacamole can cure any kind of ailment and that curry powder is a way of life (it should be used in everything).

I’m Jeni Pierce, and I’ll be returning to JSC as a 2nd year corps member! The 1st year was a challenging and rewarding experience of spiritual and vocational discernment, and I’m looking forward to the 2nd half of my journey where I will be testing out my “calling” and encouraging others on their own journey.

I’m a Texas girl at heart, but I don’t regret spreading my wings and flying to the east coast! I love that the triangle area of North Carolina is such a cultural hub. You might catch me doing anything from salsa dancing, to trying new foods at fusion restaurants, to jumping into enticing festivals in downtown Durham. I’m first and foremost a disciple of Christ who is reflecting, looking and listening for God in all aspects of my life. I look forward to building a better world with all of you.

Hi! My name is Catie Richardson. I’m originally from Suwanee, GA, a suburb outside of Atlanta. I was raised in the Lutheran Church and was recently received into the Episcopal Church; my faith has always been a grounding point in my life. I graduated from Florida State University last April with a degree in Religion while also fulfilling the requirements to go to Physician Assistant’s school. While I know that I have a passion for serving those in underrepresented and underserved communities, I am still deciding how I can best do that as a PA. I’m excited for the opportunity this year to further discern my calling in the medical field and in the non-profit world, while learning more about how God is moving in my life before heading off to PA school in the fall of 2018. In my spare time, I like to watch movies, read, and enjoy the outdoors! I’m looking forward to exploring a new city and new part of the country. I LOVE coffee and am always looking for a good, local coffee shop or restaurant. And of course, I love watching my Seminoles play a good football game!

I’m from Burke Virginia. I graduated from Virginia Tech in Spring 2017 with a degree in Environmental Horticulture and a minor in Civic Agriculture and Food Systems. Because of the learning experiences in my minor, I am very interested in working with people living in areas of low food access in an effort to make food more accessible.

I consider myself a non-denominational Christian. I’ve attended churches of multiple denominations throughout high school and college, but don’t claim any for myself. I’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity to lead worship at many of these churches, and all throughout my college career at my campus ministry. I love learning to play new instruments (I usually stick to ones with strings), watching movies, and baking. I hope to soon be able to ride a unicycle farther than 5 feet without falling off.