Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Tiffany Swiderski

By: Rachel Lebeaux Name: Tiffany Swiderski Hometown: San Diego, California Tiffany is serving her second year with the AmeriCorps NCCC as a Team Leader at the Vinton Campus. Tiffany previously served at the Pacific Region Campus in Sacramento, California as a Corps Member in Class 15. Prior to joining NCCC as a Team Leader, Tiffany had been working as an Academic Coordinator with the Urban Corps of San Diego County. She helped prepare disadvantaged young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 for their high school exit exam as well as job preparedness beyond the corps. Tiffany graduated from University of San Diego High School in 2003 and the University of Redlands in 2007 with her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Management. After her term of service, Tiffany would like to travel, apply to graduate school, find a job in the conservation field or continue serving in some capacity. Fun Facts about Tiffany: Q: What was your first job? University of Redlands-Gardener in Residence Q: What is your favorite movie? The most cheesy romantic comedies Q: What will your first words of advice for your team members? “Be flexible and have fun.” Q: One place in the world you really, really wish you could visit? Africa Q: What is your favorite candy bar? Twizzlers Q: Are there any saying your parents repeated over and over that you can still remembers clearly? “I was always encouraged to do what I love and I was constantly pushed to try my hardest.” Q: What do you like to do in your free time? Watch movies, read, jog, go to the beach or catch up with friends Q: Could you give us one reason to join AmeriCorps NCCC? “Through NCCC you have the opportunity to dedicate all of your time and effort toward bettering the community. NCCC allows for total dedication without having to worry about food, housing or transportation.”