Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Kristi Smith

Kristi Smith, from Vancouver, Washington is serving on team Oak 1 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start her 10-month service term. Oak 1 is made up of ten people from across the country who will serve together around the Midwest.

Kristi says” I really wanted to try something completely different from what I am used to while being able to help others.”

Before Kristi joined the NCCC program she was working towards getting a bachelor’s degree and working full time.

Oak 1’s third round project is at the Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council, in Central, Wisconsin. Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council has partnered with Adams County Parks Department, Central Wisconsin Nature Foundation and Boston School Forest. Oak 1 will be providing education about aquatic invasive species at local boat docks to inform boaters of behaviors that can spread invasive species and threaten local bodies of water. In addition, the team will be clearing area for campgrounds, clearing trail, beach clearing and building benches or fire rings.

Some fun facts about Kristi:

Q: What is your favorite TV show? Its Sunny in Philadelphia

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? A marine biologist

Q: If you could have a superpower what would it be? The Green Lantern ring

Q: What is the most challenging and/or exciting thing you have done? Skydived

Q: If you could come back as animal which one would it be? Killer whale

Q: What is your favorite book? If you give a mouse a cookie.