Et cetera Who’s Who of AmeriCorps NCCC Class 17 - Nastassia “Stash” Donoho

Today’s spotlight is Nastassia “Stash” Donoho who hails from Chico, CA.  Working in the field as the Team Leader of Oak 1, Stash has her CNA-2 in Acute Care from Portland Community College.  Last year, Stash participated in AmeriCorps NCCC as a Corps Member of Class 16 in Perry Point, MD.  Stash came back for another year with AmeriCorps NCCC because she wishes to continue to give back to her country in a non-violent way and also to continue to do what she loves, which is serving others.

Q: Where was your first job?

A: I was 15 and I worked as a secretary for my step-mom’s midwifery practice.

Q: Who is your favorite actor?

A: Tom Hanks for acting – Brad Pitt for looks.

Q: What will be your first words of advice for your team members?

A: Roll with the punches

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

A: Greece, I want to swim and dive into the blue water.

Q: What is your favorite candy bar?

A: Butterfingers
 

Q: Are there any sayings your parents repeated over and over that you can still remember clearly?

A: “Make good choices”

Q: Who is your favorite author?

A: F. Scott Fitzgerald 

Q: Could you give us one reason to join AmeriCorps NCCC?

A: To have an adventure while giving back to your beautiful country.