Vanessa, Teacher, Palm City: Vannessa dedication and unique style of teaching continues to push our members to reach their fullest potential. She is constantly thinking of innovative ways to incorporate more fun, while still following the curriculum. Vannessa is a leader amongst the other teachers and does not mind stepping in to help whenever it is needed. She makes sure the members and staff feel a sense of belonging. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to another staff member or member so they can feel supported. Her bright smile and bubbly personality always shines through the moment she walks through the door. 

Trevor, Lead Technology Specialist: Trevor is an integral part of our team. He is always willing to go above and beyond to support the staff and members across the organization. Trevor is a hard worker, but he is passionate about serving the organization and dedicated to our mission so he always brings his positive and caring energy to whatever he does. He is very solution oriented and loves to come up with new and innovative ways to fix problems. When a challenge arose with how to deliver a show, Trevor came up with the ability to livestream. He was able to use his creativity and understanding of technology to follow through and deliver this program. It added SO much to the show and made it so much more exciting for everyone involved, especially the finalists. We would not have been able to produce that show in that way without him. It was incredible and we appreciate Trevor’s consistent service to the organization.

Krista, AmeriCorps Team Lead: Krista is devoted to her team and celebrates each of their unique qualities as well as celebrating the uniqueness of the students she works with. Krista is always open to lending a helping hand. Whether it's showing our team how to use CBM or helping us navigate our way around the school campus. Krista is an advocate for her team. Whenever an issue arises, we can count on her to handle the situation in a professional, caring, understanding, and thoughtful way. She sticks up for her team. She consistently recognizes and shares the good that she and her team do and the impact it makes on the students. Krista creates a warm, welcoming space for all including always having snacks in her room, which is appreciated especially by her team. She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels included no matter what. 

Vivian, Social Services Specialist, Port Salerno: Vivian does an excellent job balancing herself and the needs of others around her. Her role in the Club is significantly important as she provides a safe space for the members, but also as an advocate for staff. Her position requires her to be well-rounded and aware of diverse needs and distinctions to best serve the members. She is experienced in understanding cultural nuances and treats them with value for each person. She consistently supports and engages in learning opportunities to support our diversity and awareness across the organization. Her ability to diversify her approach with members and staff makes her a great addition to the Port Salerno Club!

Trinity, Program Specialist, Palm City: Trinity's ability to consistently hype her 4& 5th grade members up on the daily is always impressive. Trinity consistently finds a way to reinvent her group and give her members something to look forward to. Trinity is known for always having the members' best interest at heart and finding a way to make sure their needs and wants are met through the activities she plans weekly. She builds strong relationships with her members so they have the capacity to feel comfortable and open to fun and new experiences. Trinity truly embodies what it means to be fun and lighthearted.  

Michael, Post-Secondary Manager, Port Salerno Club: Michael truly goes above and beyond to ensure the success of his teens. Michael is always positive and smiling, but when the teens walk in, he takes it to another level. Whether it is through his dedication to our Youth of the Year event or his commitment to supporting the members’ growth, Michael consistently shows up for his teens and demonstrates the utmost respect for their goals and aspirations. And he does it all while making sure his members have fun. He creates fun events and experiences for his members that also support their development. His hard work, genuine care for others, and his vibrancy make him a true role model within our organization. 

Sarah, Technology Specialist, Port Salerno: Sarah consistently shows her love for members and her position in the organization. She prides herself in presenting excellent quality work and listens to feedback given. Sarah brightens the Club with her creative ideas and huge smile. Whenever you walk into the club, you will see the biggest smile on Sarah’s face. She always radiates her enthusiasm for working with youth and helping them to create their great futures. In her new role as Technology Specialist, Sarah is dedicated to bringing new and innovative programs to her club and incorporating the members’ skills and interests into activities. Sarah's passion is a breath of fresh air.

Ricardo, AmeriCorps Member Experience Specialist: Ricardo is the true embodiment of passion. From the moment he joined our organization, you could see his passion for caring for other people. He builds strong relationships with those around him and makes everyone he interacts with feel special. Ricardo is so humble and shows gratitude to everyone around him. He is appreciative and truly notices, recognizes, and celebrates the hard work of everyone around him. But, what he may not realize is that people work harder around him because he role models hard work and passion to others. He is an excellent leader. He will always step up to the plate and do what is needed to support the AmeriCorps team and the organization as a whole.

Tom, Bus Driver, Port Salerno: Tom is a wonderful example of safety for the BGCMC team. He puts the members’ safety first and we can always depend on him to get us where we want to go. Tom is always willing to help out with extra trips to a school if it means putting the members’ safety as a priority. He is always willing to help fill up the shuttle and let us know if there is anything wrong with a vehicle so it can get fixed. He makes sure all of our members are safe when they ride with him. Tom is so reliable and consistent that our team and members always know that they can count on him to be there. Not only does that consistency provide a sense of physical safety, it is also an important part of emotional safety as well. We are so glad Tom is there for us every day to provide a safe, positive environment for our members and staff. 

Yessenia “Jessy”, Social Services Specialist, Hobe Sound Club: Jessy has done some great work with the members. She takes the time to meet kids where they are and shows them what positive consistency looks like. Jessy prioritizes building relationships through active listening, showing respect and consideration, and giving care to all situations with both staff and members so she can create trust. She has dedicated her time to ensuring that all members can do great things with a bright future. Recently, Jessy created an emotion worksheet where she can help the kids understand emotions and also identify what feeling they feel in certain parts of the body and used that time to talk about how emotions can come up while reviewing the pros and cons of feeling your feelings while understanding how they develop. This helps her members have the language to advocate for themselves and supports them when they are in their group so they can express themselves clearly. She models the concepts of Trauma Informed Care, providing an emotionally safe space for those around her. Her inspiration is to prove to kids they have what it takes to be a leader in their school, club, and community is on full display every day. 

Jordan, Program Specialist, Hobe Sound: Jordan exemplifies what respect looks like within the club. Every day he walks in the club with high energy that makes him personable for members. This opens the door for members to be able to see what respect looks like. He is also a respectful and supportive presence for staff. When new staff come into the club, Jordan is a welcoming presence to make sure they feel confident in their roles and that they have people who are there for them. He is truly a team player. He is always helping other staff when he can. It makes staff feel encouraged and cared for. He always gives 100% when he is at work and you can see that is because he holds a deep respect for the team he works with, for his members, and for our mission. We are forever grateful to have him as part of our team. 

Ally, Culinary Cook, Ally is a wonderful role model of respect for those around her. Anytime anyone needs to pick something up from the kitchen or deliver something to the kitchen, Ally always checks to see if they need help with a smile on her face. She is kind, courteous, and takes the time to have a short conversation even if she is busy! When she is in the clubs as well, she goes out of her way to make sure that everything is right for the clubs. She checks in on them and is always a warm, friendly presence. Ally is dedicated to the organization and is always up to the challenge when asked to help with something. If you ask Ally for help, you know it will get done.