AmeriCorps VISTAS

Carly Allard

Carly Allard is happy to return to Connecticut College as an AmeriCorps*VISTA Health and Education Outreach Programs Coordinator.  After graduating from Connecticut College in 2009 with a degree in Human Development and certificate from The Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy, Carly served for a year with AmeriCorps Community HealthCorps in New York City.  Carly’s position as an Adolescent Health Educator and Counselor solidified her interests in health education, reproductive health care, and youth. Carly is passionate about access to quality, comprehensive education and health care.  OVCS and community learning played large roles in Carly’s Connecticut College experience and she looks forward to facilitating those opportunities for current students. Carly feels strongly about strengthening the connection between campus life and the greater New London community.

Carly is originally from Barrington, Rhode Island.

Michael Boswell is pleased to continue serving the New London community as an AmeriCorps*VISTA Education Outreach and Environmental Coordinator at OVCS.  As an undergraduate student, Michael worked in OVCS and participated in Project Kids, Books, and Athletics (KBA).  Both of these activities helped him see and better understand the New London community which was his home away from home for 3 years. 

After graduating from Connecticut College in May 2010 with a degree in Italian Studies, he looks forward to giving back to the community both during his year as a VISTA and into the future.  Michael was inspired by the caring and loving actions of his family, particularly his parents who demonstrated what it means to be a member of a community by being actively involved.   His goal is to have the students of gain a similar understanding of community through the partnerships with local organizations.

Michael is originally from Woburn, Massachusetts.

Cristina Moreno

Cristina Moreno joined OVCS in 2010 as an AmeriCorps*VISTA after graduating from Connecticut College in May 2010. At Conn, she received her Elementary Education Certificate and B.A. in Sociology-based Human Relations with a minor in Human Development.  As a student she was a coordinator of the Advocating Better Choices (ABC) mentor program as well as a Community Service Assistant for the OVCS office.  As AmeriCorps*VISTA Education Outreach and Student Programs Coordinator, Cristina is committed to helping Connecticut College’s students reach out to New London’s youth to guide them socially and academically.

Cristina was born in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico and raised in New Rochelle, New York. Coming from an immigrant family, she understands the importance of education to build a community. She hopes to alleviate some of the struggles that New London families face through social and educational guidance.

Last Modified: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:59 PM