Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Becky Hofkes

By: Rachel Lebeaux Name: Becky Hofkes Hometown: Chippewa Falls, Wis. Becky is serving her second year with the AmeriCorps NCCC as a Team Leader at the Vinton Campus. She came to Vinton only a week after graduating as a Class 18 Corps Member at the Pacific Region Campus in Sacramento, California. Even though her NCCC experience was extremely challenging the amount her team was able to accomplish made it all worth it. Becky’s desire to share the same feeling of accomplishment and lead a team led to her decision to serve for a second term. Becky graduated from McDonell Central Catholic High School in June 2006 and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in December 2010 with her Psychology degree. After her term of service, Becky would like to obtain her Master in Mental Health Counseling or Disaster Response and Management. Fun Facts about Becky: Q: What was your first job? Customer Service of Gordy’s County Market Lake in Wissota Q: What is your favorite movie? American History X Q: What will your first words of advice for your team members? “Be flexible, get passionate, brace yourself and prepare for the ride of your life!” Q: One place in the world you really, really wish you could visit? Bali Q: What is your favorite candy bar? Prefer nuts-- cashews and almonds Q: Are there any saying your parents repeated over and over that you can still remembers clearly? “Just do your best!” Q: What do you like to do in your free time? Hike, watch movies, going out on the lake and hang out with friends Q: Could you give us one reason to join AmeriCorps NCCC? “It’s a learning experience of lifetime where you not only gain professional knowledge but a family as well.”