Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Kelly Besmer

By: Krista Eichhorst

Name: Kelly Besmer

Hometown: Snoqualmie, Wash.

Kelly is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Spruce 1 at the Vinton Campus. She first met some AmeriCorps members last year when she was volunteering with the Mountains to Sound Greenway and her interaction with them inspired her to explore national service.

Kelly graduated from Mount Si High School in 2010 and is working towards an Associate’s in Arts and Sciences Direct Transfer Degree at Bellevue College. Prior to joining NCCC FEMA Corps she earned her Washington Nursing Assistant Certification. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wanted to take a break from her routine and try something new.

After her service term ends Kelly plans to work as a certified nursing assistant at a nursing home or hospital while she works on getting into a nursing program. She is excited to explore other career paths, like emergency management, while serving in NCCC FEMA Corps to see if she should continue with nursing school.

Fun Facts about Kelly:

Q: What is your favorite movie? Remember the Titans

Q: What is your favorite book? The Hunger Games

Q: What is your favorite candy? Jelly beans are pretty good or licorice

Q: What is your favorite food? Trail mix or smoothies

Q: One place in the world you really, really wish you could visit? Great Barrier Reef

Q: What do you like to do in your free time? Play sports, swim, bike, learn new things, and rock climb